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NANCY

REALLY ?--

I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR AUNT MAGGIE

HAS A SON!

SURE HE'S ME FOIST COUSIN ---I AIN'T SEEN HIM SINCE

WE WAS BOTH BABIES !

Tuesday,

HELLO, AUNT

| MAGGIE---. WE

CAME OVER TO

SEE COUSIN

CHAUNCEYS

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

ER-- DON'T COMES INSIDE---` I'LL SEND. HIM OUT TO SEE YOU?

March

1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

"GOODNESS!

WHAT AN UGLY CHILD!

Wow!--* WHAT A HOMELY LOOKIN BOZO!

F60-3-

HONGKONG TO PLAY MACAO ON APRIL 16

Interport Football Arrangements Fixed At Council Meeting

on Saturday, that the The Interport foolball match be-, Semi-final tween Hongkong and Macao will be replay should be held the next day. ployed at Macio on Sunday, April The match is between South China 16, 1t was decided at a meeting of "A" and Eastern.

the longkong Football Association

Council, held in the Association LEE WAI-TONG'S REASON. rooms, Bank of Canton Building, Local Reporters Object to His yesterday, The meeting was presid ed over by Mr. W. Pryde.

It was announced that the visit of the Manila Interport football team to the Colony had been very successful and the gate receipts had been satisfactory.

Playing in Shanghai

The China Prear of Shanghai has

following.

accompanied by te criticism of the Hongkong Chinese reporters:

Yesterday, Shanghal's enthusiasts The Manila team had expressed were stunned by the announcement of the efforts that Lee, Wal-tong, renowned Chin- their appreciation made by the Entertainment Com- ese football player, would not appear mittee here to make their stay as in the two charity games here pleasant as possible.

had been expected earlier,

05

Most startling of all, however, was

The Lai Wah Cup final between the Chinese and the Civilians will the explanation given by Lee to Use be played on the Club ground on Shanghai Refugee Relief. Association. March 20. It was proposed that which is sponsoring the gelanges the arrange- Mrs. N. L. Smith, wife of the Colonial to why he Secretary and President of the Foot-ment." ball Association, be invited to give

away the trophy.

According to the Chinese football

Idol, the Chinese Reporters' Associa-

A letter received from Muçao re-tion in Hongkong objected to garding the Interport match was trip!

the

read. The date suggested by Macao Lee Wal-tong's letter is repro- was Sunday, April 10, the match to duced as follows:

be played at the Canidrome, kick-oft

"Thank you very much for the

at 3.30 p.m. Macao had also re-invitation. I my participation can quested that a team of First Division be of help to the refugees, I should players be sent.

be more than happy to take part in the games. However, the objection of the press to my coming to Shang- hai has compelled me to cancel my engagement. Thank you for all your trouble,Lee Wal-tong.

The date suggested was approved, and all arrangements were referred to the Management Committee.

There was some discussion regard- Ing the proposed visit by a Colony of the team to Manila at the end present season. April 28 was sug- gested as the date for the departure of the Colony players. Arrange ments for the visit were left to the Management Committee.

Mr. Pryde mentioned that he had met Mr. Grimshaw, former President of the Shanghai Football Association,

several

on

occasions at matches

Also a letter from Sir Shou-son Chow:

"Because of the objection raised by the newsmen in Hongkong, Mr. Lee deems it at, in view of the surrounding circumstances to cancel his engagement. Looking forward to another occasion for Mr. Lee's parti- cipation."

Yesterday, Lee stated that he had recently, nad Mr. Grimshaw had received a letter from the Hongkong expressed the good wishes of the Chinese Reporter's Association, which Shanghai-Association, and also their had strongly advised him against regret that the Colony had been playing football in Shanghat. Funds unable to send a team to the northern for the Refugees, they claimed, port for he Interpart. Mr. Grimshaw could be raised in Hongkong as said that the Shanghai Association equally well as in Shanghai. Lee had asked that Hongkong send a said that he had given the letter to team up north during November this Sir Shou-son Chow, and in refusing the Shanghal Invitation, had acted

year.

The suggestion was approved by on his advice. the meeting.

It was also agreed that in the event of a draw in the Senior Shield

SPORT

ADVTS

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

BADMINTON LEAGUE

Ills Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry. Northcole, congratulating Leung Wing-chlu, the Chinese capta'n, on the victory of the Hongkong C.A.A.F, over the Hongkong F.A. in the Governor's Cup Football Com2- petition last Sunday. Mr. C. A. Goldenberg, Hon. Secretary, of the F.A. Is seen in the foreground, while Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith can be seen luthe

1ear. Staff Photographer.

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS

**The

Results Of Matches Played empty political ambitions.

Last Night

.

SUCCESSFUL YEAR SHOWN BY THE KOWLOON B. G. C.

Cowboy andl the Lady" The annual report of the Kowloon (Klag's Theatre,

to-day)Gary Bowling Green Club, which will be Cooper und Merle Oberon in a story read at the annual meeting to be about a daughter of wealth who held on Friday, March 10, is one of marries a rodeo rider and thereby a successful year concluded. Mem- persuades her father to give up bership, and, consequently, Member- Light ship Income, had shown an increase, and a profit of $720 is recorded for generally amusing stu.

1938. Thirty-three new members "The Great Waltz" (Queen's and joined, and two Honorary members Alhambra Theatres, to-day),A bit were elected, us against the 27 who too elephantine, but Jullen Duvivier left during the year. has managed to slip in a few of his The Club house and grounds are characteristically brilliant dourishes. In excellent order, and work on the The characters and story are forgot-extension of the Club premises, ten in the maze of the Streuss music, which was decided at an Extraordin- to hear which of course is what ary General Meeting on October 21, music-lovers go to see this picture is proceeding satisfactorily, and it is for, Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravet expected that the additional facilities and others made the plot sound will be available by the end of April. The deaths of Messrs, P. T. Farrell plausible.

Spawn of the North" (Oriental and F. L. Rapley, past Presidents of Theatre, lo-day).Virile enough in the Club, and Messrs. F. A. H. Cullen, its background and in certain of itaJ. W. Walker and J. Wedgewood are scenes, this is an action drama which recorded with regro

Two teams were entered for the word for the good right arm. Kowloon Tong Club beat the Sai-Alaska seems less adapted to the first having average success, while problem play than to the tavern the second finished as runners-up. lors and Soldiers Home 9-0.

Chung Wah beat Club de Recrele brawl, the substitution is not entirely Mr. G. C. Normon is congratulated There are some very on winning the Club championship, 7-2.

successful.

Mr. A. J. Hall the President's Prize, CHAMPIONSHIP TIES

exciting scenes, which make the film and Mr. Hyde Lay the Vice-Pre-

St. Andrew's "A" beat the Wan- Draft Programmes and Entry derers by 7-2 in a "B" division match Forms for the First Extra Race last night.

C. Choy and F. V. Wong bent Meeting to be held on Saturday, E, Zimmern and J. S. Ho 21-0; beat 18th March, 1939, (weather per-C. T. Yung and E. S. Ho 21-18; lost mitting) may be obtained at the to S. W. Liang and T. J. Ong 21-23,

W. M. Gillens and A. E. Brown Secretary's Office, Exchange Build-

Happy beat Zimmer and Ho 21-18; beat ing; the Club House, Valley: the Hong Kong Club; the Yung and Ho 23-21; lost to Linng Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

and Ong 14-21,

E. F. Fincher and H. Kew beat Zimmern and Ho 21-10; beat Yung

21-7.

Entrios close at 12 o'clock and 1o 21-5; beat Liang and Ong hos. tried to substitute the Hongkong Lawn Bowls League, the

NOON on Thursday, 9th March, 1939.

By Order,

B. BROWN,

Secratory.

A HAPPINESS HOOK-UP FOR YOU! SHIRLEY TEMPLE

REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM

We u strog uled

|| A 2014 Conery Fon Musical with

RANDOLPH SCOTT JACK HALEY

GLORIA STUART

PHYLUS BROOKS: SLIM SUMMERVILLE BILL ROBINSON

COMING SOON

A programme of matches in the worth seeing.

annual Badminton Championships

will be played on the Taikoo court this evening. The ties down for decision are:

JUNIOR SINGLES

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"South Riding" (Majestic Theatre, sident's competition.

The addition of a new earth tennis lo-day).—A successful British pic- ture, in which acting honours go to tennis remains a

court has proved a great asset, and very popular Edna Best and Ralph Richardson-

***} pastime, The library has been a also Ann Todd and Edmund Gwenn very useful addition to the amenities.

"Love and Isses" (Cathay Theatre, to-day).That old feud be the Club, and has had excellent

support.

S. H. Boone v. L. Sung (8.30 p.m.) tween Walter Winchell and Ben Bernie revived once again, and this MIXED DOUBLES

time they „are aided by Simone Simon. Entertaining picture.

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D. Kwok and Mrs. Wilson v. M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Silva (9 p.m.). MEN'S DOUBLES

P.K. Hut and K. L. Yong v. C N. and A. M. Sliva (9.30 p.m.),

ROYAL BIRTH

"Rome, Mar. *. Princess Marie of Asturias,

wife

of Don Juan, third son of the ex-

LOCAL YACHTING

· Soelol entertainment was conåned to a well supported Smoking Concert, and two very popular Flonnel Dances during the summer

The Annual Children's Sports and Christmas Porty, which took place on. December · 17, was again' most successful, and $100. was donated from the fund to the Hongkong: The sixth women's second series. Soolety for the Protection of Children. was salled yesterday by the Royal Thanks are accorded to the donors Hongkong Yacht Club over a, dis-of the numerous prizes, and to those tance of 7.4 miles. Results:

members who contributed to the Finished Pos. Pis. Prizo Fund, and to the Children's Jean

14 Sports Fund.. **** 16.35.12 1 (Mrs, V, Gowliand) La Linda

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King: Alfonso of Spain, has given (Mrs, M. 1, Johnstone) birth to a daughter at the Anglo Yioala ANTANAN 16.37.05 American elinte-United' Freus.

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Fanling Golf Second Round Matches In Foursomes

Second round matches in the Mixed Foursomes competition of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club played at Fan- ting recently, resulted as follow:

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Rose beat Brigs- dier and Mrs. Thomson 4 and 3.

Major and Mrs. Harvey beat W. Woodward and Mrs. Goldman 2 up.

Major and Mrs. Willams beat N. L. and Mrs. Smith 4 and 2.

Major and Mrs. Webb beat T. R. and Mrs. Rowell 1 up.

A. E. and Mrs. Lissaman received

a walk-over.

A. and Mrs. Nichol best Col. and Miss King 2 and 1.

G. R. and Mrs. Rozavet beat R. E.

and Mrs. Lindsell 1 up.

L. Goldman and Mrs. Woodward

received a walk-over.

Captain's Cup Competition

The following wore the results of

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CUSHION CASES,

TABLE RUNNERS.

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Furnishing

Department

LANE CRAWFORD'S

The House of Quality & Service

the March Qualifying Competition fying competition of the Ladies', Miss P. King iled,

for the Captain's Cup:

Old Course.-R. H. Gregory, 87- 10 71, and, Major A.. S. Johnson, 81-10-71, lied and will play off. There were 28 entries.

New Course.-L. M. S. Lloyd, 87 1770, qualified. There were chiries.

Optional Fool

Section of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club resulted as follows:

76.

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There were entries for the Old Course Optional Pool, which was won by Major Johnstone. The Pool on the New Course was cancelled.

WOMEN'S COMPETITIONS

The February Captain's Cup quali

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Spring Meeting

The Spring Meeting, which will be Old Course-Mrs, Hiller, 88-12 held on March 20, 21 and 23, has

been arranged as follows:

Monday, March 20-Tombstone New Course-Miss M. Corrighan 102-3066, and Mrs. H. W. R. Wi-competition on the New Course; Long liams. 05-29-60, Mics Corrighan qualifies, having the better score over the second nine holes.

Medal Pools

The Medal Pool on the Old Course was cancelled owing to insufficient entries.

Driving, approaching and putting

Tuesday, March 21.--. G. U Medal, Suver Division, Old Course; Bronze Division, New Course,

Handicap and scratch prizes in both divisions.

Thursday, March 23-Bogey cor- L. G. U. Yearly Medal, Silver Divi-petition on Old Course; Medal com- sion-No entries.

petition on Relief Course. L. G. U. Yearly Medni. Bronze Division-Mrs. A. B. Thomson and three days.

A pulting pool is running for the

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