1938-12-23 — Page 29

NANCY

LOOK AT

THAT

POOR

OLD MAN!

MAYBE HE'D

BE A GOOD ONE

TO GIVE OUR

CHRISTMAS FUND TO!

Friday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

YES --- MY AUNT FRITZI

SAYS WE SHOULD GIVE

IT TO A

WORTHY. PARTY!

WELL --- DAT'S A WOITHY PARTY IF THERE EVER WAS

ONE!

December 23, 1938.

By Ernie Bushmiller

JARVIS--- INFORM ALL MY TENANTS THAT ALL THEIR RENTS WILL BE RAISED THE FIRST OF

THE MONTH!

YESSIR--- YESSIR!

HIGH

CLASS

APT'S

13

GIFT

Jel. 28151.

SUGGESTIONS FOR HIM

Nov 29

JAEGER ALL WOOL DRESSING GOWNS

FANLING RACES START ON BOXING

SATISFACTORY ENTRIES

RECEIVED FOR EVENTS

(By "Captain Foster")

The official opening meet of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club will be held at Kwanti on Boxing day.

For

the convenience of racing and I am sure that we shall see a tine! pubile there will be special truins al race. Jack O Lantern, who is still! 12.12 pm, and 1.25 pm, to Funding strong among the old timers, seems and return at 6.50 p.m. and 6.51 p.m., 11o have the best sporting chance, to Kowloon.

The Railway first clons but Mortmain and Zero are danger- return fare is $2 including admis- ous. Metcor and Seventeenth ΟΙ sion to the Racecourse. Admission September are not to be left alone, to the Public Enclosure is $1 and Service Men In uniformn are charged at half price,

TABBY CAT MAY NOT ACCEPT

With the curtain drawn down at Happy Valley we now look forward to Fanling to provide us with thrills over the sticks and fences. Of course its popularity, specially among the Navy and Army officers, Is too well known and it is learned that a few low class Australian anday- China ponies have recently changed By virtue of his win in the Finale ownership As a result very satis-Handicap at Happy Valley last factory entries have been received: Saturday, Tabby Cat has incurred a in fact the Stewards have decided to penalty of 7 lbs. and this genel has divide the Jarrocks Plate into two to shoulder 172 lbs, in the Happy divisions on account of the large Valley Handicap, u fat race over number of nominations.

mile for "E" elass Chinn ponies. Schooling a jumper is entirely a have good reason to belleve that: different proposition from flat racing. Tabby Cat will not accept and it but it is best to commence operations took the second pony. Mac's Adven- while the pony is young. Many a ture, will have no dificulty to pre- hurdler has proved a failure owing sent his card to the judges. Easy to the eagerness of the owner trying Time and Stymic should be in the to make the pony

Jump without, limelight at the finish. I do not ex- proper schooling.

However,

pect that any of the low weighters drought, the going will no doubt be who has been kindly treated, is very the long will upset the applecari, but Palmer, hard and, Judging by the forecast, tempting ut 145 lbs.

owing

to

does not look that the weather clerk

will be kind enough to provide ai soft course.

Ebony Idol Should Win His Event

10 ENTRIES FOR CANBERRA H'CAP

The Canberra Handleap, a steepic- chase over a entirse of 11⁄2 miles for Australian poules, has attracted no less than 10 entries with the inclu- sion of Mr. G. Treverton's Brutus

Walter Woolf Klog and Della Lind take the principal singing roles in "Swiss Miss," starring Laurel and Hardy. The picture comes to the King's Theatre to-morrow as the Christmas attraction,

30th Battery Overcome Stanley

League Football

Ties Decided

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS

DAY

Army And Club To Meet Again

Second Round Of Rugger Tourney

The second round of the annual Rugby Football Triangular Tourna- ment between the Army, Navy and Club wil commence on Saturday when the Club plays the Army on the Club ground at Happy Valley. The game will commence at 4 p.m., and will be refereed by Lt. Cmdr.

Linton.

His Excellency the Governor has slated that he will watch the match.

In the first round of this tourna- ment the Club had an easy win over the Army after an opening period of twenty minutes when it looked any- body's game, The Army then lost their scrum-half and

forward forward through

Injury and inter another member the pack was hurt and became practically il passenger. virtually twelve men, the club were able score freely in the second half and eventually won by 20 points to points.

It is hoped that the Army will be more fortunate next Saturday, and that the close game which Was promised at the out-set of the first match will this time materialise. The

Thus, playing against

to

3

"Or Human Hearts" (King's Army will be all out to avoid the Theatre, to-day).-An honest, sincere wooden spoon for this year's tour. and moving fim. Though somewhat nament as they have yet to register spelled by melodramatic ending, a win. Spectators should see a close the story of a stern frontier pastor, and lively game. his self-sacrificing wife and thoir

Prior

the Triunguler Tourna strong-willed son who rgets ment match the Club "A" XV will gratitude in his sclash amblilon

play a

This match will! a Navy side. tremendously by Clarence commence at 2.45 p.m. and will be After a hard fought game at Happy Brown's fine direction and the per- refereed by Dr. J. A. R. Selby.

benefits at the top of the Indder with Valley yesterday 30th Battery, R.A.formances of Beulah Bondi, Walter 1108 lbs. Llangollen, Sea Urchin, managed to overcome Stanicy by one Huston, James Stewart, Gene Rey Army and Navy sides have already

Spectrum and Teviotdale are the foal scored during the first half. The nolds,

pubilased. The Club sides have new comers and I have not much winners displayed much better com- Coburn and Charley Grapewin,

Lockhart, Charles been selected as follows:

ist. XV.-W. M. MacGrath, G. K. "While Banners" (Queen's Theatre, Chadwick, II. D. Bidwell (Captain). the defensive and Yearling went close mobility through the excellent per- Watson, K. W. Salter, A, J. G. Tay-

The game opened with Stanley on drama which takes on a

| to-day),—Sentimental

W. E. inspirational. E Grieve, D. II. Stewart, F. certain Cessford, J. R. Henderson, K. A. for the Ballery, his parting shot.

I who is

CONSOLATION SCURRY

Gene

The curtain raiser will be the Tal-Information about them. However,

over bination and were far superior in pandicap, a steeplechase for Drutus, wise annexed the Australian their finishing ability, China ponies over 14 miles, and Grand Natioun on March 7, 1937, there are no less than 11 entries, it is my fancy with Spark Plug and is hard to follow the line of the Flummery to finish behind. handicapper's allotment of weights. Estover, who annexed this contest

striking the cross-bar to go over. Atformances of its principal charactera. lor, E. C. Luscombe, W. E Peers, last year, with the limit load of 188

this stage, with the strong wind in Fay Balnier is the serving woman H. W. E. Heath, W. B. Richardson, lbs., has again been set to shoulder!

their favour, the

and Battery's Inter- who enters a household on a cold

J.J. T. Brown, D. 1. the same weight, but Ebony Idol!

inedinte trio were making a glaring | W***

winter morning and remains to (the winner of the Fanting Grand

be! mistake in the manner in which they come a firm counsellor and a strong Bosanquet, G. S. Wilson, D. Hynes, National and the most exclusive

overkicked their own forwards, rives. The climax comes after the ford, C. M. Stark, P

defence against adversity when it C. J. Powell, J. Hutchison, R. Ruther- event) has to carry 3 lbs, less. In The meeting will terminate with However, after 25 minutes, they went

W. Burton, the latter steeplechase, Ebony Idof a consolation scurry, a flat race of ahead through Cook who netted with master of the house, a poor protes- R. G. L. Oliphant (Captain), E. A. was considered by the handicapper half-a-mile for China ponies that a fine shot that gave the goalkeeper 50, has been his "iceless icebox" in Bompus, J. Moodle, A. G. Dalziel, to be 2 lbs. better Jumper than Esto have started at the meeting and not no chance whatsoever,

vention stolen and is persuaded by K. H. G. White and G. J. P. Carey. ver (the jockey weighed out with 1|been placed first or second, and I am On the resumption play was most will turn defeat into victory. Miss the servant that by not ghting he ily overweight) and It is interesting, sure that it will not lack the usual even but with only five minutes left Bainter is outstanding, and others in to relate that these leapers never keenness and interest. I much re- for play Halpin netted what appear- met again.

If my memory serves, ret, however, that the tipping must ed to be a perfectly good goal which

lend excellent support. Estover came a cropper when taking be left to readers discretion owing the referee immediately awarded, but Claude Rains, Kay Johnson, Jackie Lou's Leap, but it is strange to see to post entries.

on the intervention of the linesman O'Neill and James Stephenson are Cooper, Bonita Granville, Henry! that pony should be penalised 5

he reversed his decision in favour of Tbs. for a lechnical knockout or in

Stanley to award a free-kick for the supporters, other

words not completing the course. As n racer at Happy Valley, we all know that Estover can con- cede two stones to Ebony Idol, but what has the former done at Fanling to be placed at the top of the assess ment? Ebony Idol won three clever Jumping events Inst season and he will be the first one to hand in his

SELECTIONS FOR FIRST

FIVE RACES

My selections for the

card to the judges on Boxing Day events are as follows: followed by Estover and Araxy. Diogenes or Double Chunce is, in my

opinion, a good outsider.

JORROCKS PLATE

"B" DIVISION

In the Jorrocks Plate "B" division which is a hurdle event over 14 miles, there is not much class among this section. Arablan Cat is new t the game and so is Rexiana, the

former being ilke, however,

and Sliver Fox.

a better animal. I The Minx, Canary

GOOD HURDLERS IN THIS RACE

There are several good hurdlers

In the Jorrocks Plate "A" division

Coming Attraction

TAIPO HANDICAP

Ebony Idol

Estover Arazy

JORROCKS PLATE "B" DIVISION

The Minx

Canary

Silver Fox

"A" DIVISION

JORROCKS PLATE

Jack O'Lantern

Zero

Meteor

first five

HAPPY VALLEY HANDICAP

Mae's Adventure Easy Time

Stymle

CANBERRA HANDICAP

Brutu

Spark Plug

Flummery

was cluttered up with confilets which

Dorris Lee Surprises

hands.

cost

NOVEL SOFTBALL GAME ARRANGED FOR XMAS DAY

"Non-Stop New York” (Alhambra The Battery were best served in Theatre, to-day).-Gaumont's pro- defence by Hole and Guy whilst Cook phetic picture of trans-Atlantic and Flanders displayed clever com-passenger service. A fast-moving bination on the left wing. Hall, Alm, well-directed and

A novel game of softball has been Marsh and Frier were the outstand- Anna Lee, Engilsh "Glamour Girl," ground at King's Park, at 10.30 nm. well-acted. arranged to take place on the C.B.A. ing members of the Stanley team.

shures honours with John Loader.

"Tho

30th Battery B.A.Woodin Tuckley,

on Xmas morning, in which men and Todd; Hole, Guy, Roberts; Halpin Year- Ing. Elliott, Cook and Flanders.

Crowd Hoars" (Oriental Birls of the C.B.A. squads will take Stanley Hall Barah, Burrows; GibTheatre, to-day),Robert Taylor as a

| part. son, Millar, Farinmer Faith,

Frier, prize-fighter. This should remove matched and in order to make the The two nincs will be evenly Wooldrige Burgess and Banks.

MEDICALS BEATEN

Goalkeeper Collides With Centre Forward

the last doubt about his virility. But this prize-fighter is no plug-ugly.

to

game more dificult for the men He is a gentleman who reads II. G. taking part, they will be forced Wells and likes him. Mr. Taylor

play

left-handed through-out.

here falls in love with the daughter At noon, the draw will take pince

(Maureen O'Sullivan) of a gambler, at the club premises of a raffle for a who has bought his contract. Anmotor-car which has been conducted exciting melodrama is worked out in order to raise funds for the club. Yesterday on St. Joseph's ground before the final reunion. Edward All those who have bough! tickets Stonecutters W/T kept up the Arnold, Frank Morgan, William Gar- are requested to come to the club. challenge to the R.A.F. In the Third

Llonci Division "B" Section in defeating the gon.

Stander, Nut Pendleton. Medicals

"flich Man, Poor Girl" (Majestic the only goal of the Theatre, to-day).A third filming

match. There was very little over of the good old Cinderella play called TRANSPORT OF PONIES

which to enthuse in this meeting White Collars, telling how the both teams kept the ball far too much wealthy man heped the poor family

from $57.50

ALL WOOL TRAVELLING RUGS from $20.00

SLIPOVERS, IN PLAIN SHADE, MIXTURES, AND MARLS

from $9.50

ART SILK DRESSING GOWNS.... from $27.50

WOOLLEN SOCKS, "JAEGER", "TWO STEEPLES" AND "VIYELLA" IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE SHADE AND DESIGN

from $2.00 "BROCKLEHURST" REAL SILK TIES TO SUIT ALL TASTES

$3.50 AND $4.50

MEN'S WEAR DEPT.

Open Until

6

p.m.

G

52525252525 LANE CRAWFORD'S 20

The House of Quality & Service

W

Sandy McPherson was travelling to Glasgow, and on the way felt thirsty, so he took out a bottle and un- screwed the cap. Just as he was about to take a taste a fellow passenger in clerical garb addressed him;

"Excuse me, sir, but I am sixty-five years of age. and I have never tasted a drop of whisisy."

"Dinna

worry yersel'," said Sandy, "you're no gaun the start noo."

WHITE HORSE

GOOD BOXING SEEN AT ROYAL

SCOTS TOURNEY

The finals of the individual boxing championships of the 2nd Bn. The in the air and in view of the very and married the daughter. Robert tey Handicap of the Fanting Race Barracks last night Some

Ponies entered for the Happy Val- Royal Scots were held at Murray strong wind that was blowing across Young, Lew Ayres and Ruth Hussey. Meeting on Boxing Day will

good the pitch very little constructive play

was seen.

Πνε

WHISKY

CRAIGENGOWER DRAW

The draw for

the Craigengower Christmas draw, which took place last night, resulted;

43, 49, BE

17, 33

123, 128, 112, 172

1, 4, 4,

103, 109, 112, 117, 118 132, 133, 100, 168, 283, 188, 187, 103, 196

200, 212, 214, 218, 222, 233, 205, 230, 298, 241, 20, na 1304, 303, 339, 330, 334, 295, 231, 239, 347,

be boxing was seen, and perhaps the 48, 358, 300, 387, 372 383, 384,′ 385, 30K transported free to Kwangti, and best bout of the evening was thato, 400, 407, 417, 410, 421, 422, 424, 420, Stonecutters took up the attack further goals were added before the way stallon at 9 a.m. on Christmas McReady, which was

they must be at the Kowloon rail- between Cpl.

Elliott

and

Pie. 429, 40, 443, 440, 439, 465, 400, 480, 457, from the kick-off and after

won by the 408, 494, 105, 108. minutes play a goal looked certain but Anal whistle.

Day. They will be brought back on former on points. Both boxers

B03, BOT. bil, 818, 517, 819, 820, 821, 327, Wyne brought off a really fine save For the Medicals Parkin was a Tudsday, orrived at Kowloon at 8.05 fought gumely throughout the three, 531, 83, 6, 537, 560, 681, 541, 567,

870, 301, 400, 302," B92. and in doing so sustained a nasty cut very capable substitute between the a.m.

rounds, and in the end they were on the head through colliding with sticks and Webb and Leverington "E" class ponies, which have been congratulated by the chief Judge, Chapman, the Sailors' centre-forward; showed a welcome return to form in promoted to "D" class will be eligible Another bout, which was greatly scott. his injury necessitated him leaving the full-back division. Florence was to run in the Happy Valley Handi-

enjoyed by the spectators was that the goal and assuming the left wing whilst Scriven was the only forward come effective until January 1.

the pick of the Intermediate trio cap as their promotion does not be-

between L/Cpl. Miller and L/Cpl. Featherweight.-L/Cpl. position, whilst Parkin filled the vacancy between the sticks. Follow to trouble the Sailors' defence.

Barker. It was a case of experience L/Cpl. Drown.

Kainst youth and, though beaten, ing this interruption Stonecutters For Stonecutters Kew defended Wed at Police Station Miller, who in 87 years of age, put Morley, opened the scoring through Chep halves performed creditably. Among stouily at full-back and all three-

man.

TURLOCK, Cal.

McCuaig best

|_|_Lightweight—2t», Booté 79 best L/Cpl.

Middleweight-14#.

Emmerson

beak

Peebles receted

Welterweight-Cpl. illott beat Pla

up a good display. TUSCALOOSA, Ala.

On the resumption, although having a quick moving act of forwards Gar-

After Licut-Col. D. J. MacDougall, Pie. MeNally. Dorris Lee Upchurch thought it the wind in their favour, the Medicals former being the only one to impress amiths, at least with turnkeys when gratulated the winners and the foot walk-over from Pte. Sharman

feld and Ferris were outstanding, the Love laughed, if not with lock- Officer Commanding. had con. Heavyweight====L/Cpl. highly irregular when authorities at 'were

continually on the defensive with marksmanship. the University of Alabama Insisted and only hesitancy in front of goal

Marion Olds and Miss Kathryn Mar- ball team on their victory over he take a course in physical education robbed Stonecutters

Medicala-Wyne: Webb, Leverington, in were married at police headquar South Chinn "A" few days ago, | Mafiendy, "IF I WERE KING" for women. But he appeared at the scoring opportunities. of many good Adlington, Barnsley, Florenos; Stanton, ters. Deak Bergeant David C. Pat Brigadier F. W. T. Reave gave away

Play con- Berivan. Prym. Harvey and Parkin, |Grst class. O feel tall and pipe in tinued to be most one-sided, but the eg, Banham, Turnell; wynard, Groth while Chief of Police E. W. Grady

Blonecutters-Wicknellt Kew, Honywill: Cr a retired clergyman.

omelated, the prizes.

@pecial contests-Pie. Bankier besi Pte. Medicals defended sloutly and nol Chapman, Ferla and Gardeni.

Myles: Boy Quile beat Bay Bogers, Boy The following were the results: Marun beat Boy Maxwelland, Luck was one of the witnesIES.

Bantamweight-Pie, Craig beat Pte. 40. Barker beat L/Cp), Miller,

mouth. He was excused.