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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

WELL IT SEEMS I HAVE QUITE A REPUTATION

IN THIS TOWN --- I SORT OF SET THE STYLES, SO TO

SPEAK!

March 13, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

-*--AND ALL THE.

LADS HAVE TAKEN A FANCY TO MY

LATEST OUTFIT

FED 16

Seven More Ladies Chosen For Interport

THIRD TRIAL HELD

AT KING'S PARK

YESTERDAY

(By "The Pilgrim"}

The Third Ladies' Interport hockey trial took place at King's Park yesterday morning when the Probable Inter- port XI defeated the Club de Recreio Ladies by three goals to nil.

out.

Four quarters of 15 minutes' play cach were played, with changes made after every quarter. After the heavy Tain during the previous evening, the ground was slippery, making it very difficult for good ball control. Never- theless play was interesting through- Out of ten forwards on view, Leven were definitely chosen after the game. They are as follows:

Mr. Barnett (right wing). Miss B.- Mrs. Read Barker (inside right), (centre forward), Mrs. Dalziel (in- alde left), Miss M. Westcolt (left wing), Miss M. Booker (inside right) and Miles J. Greig (centre forward). Though no goals were scored in the Brst quarter, play was the best and most interesting. The forward line of Mrs. Burnell, Miss Harker, Mrs. Read, Mro. Dalziel and Miss Westcott played well and did most of the attacking. The Harker-Burnett com- bination made an ideal right ank and so did Mrs. Dalziel partnership and Miss Westcolt or the left. Mrs. Read was not too brilliant a leader but she was always a trier.

Mrs. Ackroyd was seen in place of Mrs. Dalziel at inside lett and Misa

J. Greig relieved Mrs. Burnett on the right wing. These were

the only

changes made in the attack in the

To-day's Tennis Postponed

Owing to the present state of the ground, to-day's pro gramme of matches in the Colony Tennis Championships at the Hongkong C.C. has been postponed.

Cash Sweep Results At Fanling

No.

No.

Race 1

19

$400,07

133 No, 100

06.00 Unplaced ponies (12) cach); Nos, 723.

Tace 1

402

$542.74

165.08

77.54

Unplaced ponies ($25 each): No. 037.

Kaca 3

CLUBS HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETINGS

Filipino Club

Chinese R. C.

An amendment to the constitution A satisfactory year of activity was of the Filipino Club, was passed al reported at the annual general meet- the annual general meeting held at ing of the Chinese Recreation Club, the Club House, King's Park, yester- held at the Club-house, Causeway day. As n result an entrance fee of Bay, yesterday. Mr. Lau Fook-kel $2 will be charged new members in was in the Chair, supported by Mr. the future. Mr. R. Lasala, President Wong Kwok-long, (Hon. Secretary), of the Club, presided.

and Mr. Lel Ping-fan (Hon. Trea

About 40 members were

Mr. L. It.. Ildefonso, Hon. Secrc-surer), tory, read the following report: present.

The Club was stated to be in a The Accounts for the last eight| months show an excess of incorne sound financial position, with a bal

ance of several thousands of dollars over expenditure of $1,265.09.

the The total membership as at De-in hand. The teams

Pranting

"C" and cember 31, 1938, is 96, including two Club life members. During the period un- Mixed Doubles Divisions of the der review, the Committee record Tennis League during the year under with keen regret the demise of Mr. review, The Colony doubles cham- H. Castro, one of the Club's founders pionship had also been annexed by Tsul Wal-pui and Tsui Yon-pul, and many times its President.

won the

Rizal's Birthday and Common-members of the Club. wealth Day were celebrated with It was decided that the whole Kreat success at the Club House, Club-house be refurnished, and also tea party was given by the Club to that some hard courts for tennis be the Hon. Sergio Osmena, Vice Pre-provided, in the coming year. sident of the Philippine Common- The following were elected to wealth and Head of the Delegation serve on the Club's Committed this to Washington, D.C., on October 10, season: Messrs. Wong Kwok-feng, 1938, which was well attended. ALee Wai-tong, Lau Fook-kel, Ho Ka- tea party was also held at the Club lau, Ng Sze-kwong, Chu Chi-wo, Ho House on September 4, 1938, at which Katze, Iu Tak-cheuk, Chan Yin, Zu the tennis and ping pong prizes were Tak-lam, U Sze-wing, Szeto Bick, distributed.

Tyau Tsok-him, Wong Ping-fan and The Club House is in good condi-Lei Ping-fan. tion. There is still a balance of $1,100 outstanding as loans and $1,030 In debentures.

Messrs, R. J. Manalac, R. Dasa, A. C. The following were the officers Reyes, R. Lasala, W. V. Field,

Mr. M. J. Rull and Mr. A. P. Castro elected for the current your.

Dr. V. N. 'Atienza, President; Mr. were appointed as the Club's audi- Unplaced ponies ($30 each): Nos. 11. L. R. Ildefonso, vice-President; Mr.tors. 433, 208, 138, 210, .

No.

No. 430 No. 133

70.

No.

310

$011.52

No.

071

174.72

No. 00

Unplaced, ponies ($50 eacli):

87.30 Nos. 389,

236, 45, 732, 73, cas. Bo.

Race

No. 107

No. 62

No. 100

607.40 109. 20 99.04

| 245, 274, 7D1, 770.

Ilace $

No. 403

No. 424

No. 134

Unplaced pantes ($50 each): Nos. 132,

#683,76

100.36 07.03

Hace 5

Mrs. Burnett chosen after yesterday's trial.

No.

No,

157 No. 817

703.61

2226.50 113.29

Unplaced ponica ($50 each): Nos, 501, 174, 420.

second quarter, the Interporters experience. Mise Greig on the wing scoring through Mrs. Rend off a nice displayed great speed, if nothing else. opening made by Miss Harker. Mrs.

Ackroyd, however, failed to combine

effectively with Miss Westcott. Her fault was that she did not realise

THIRD QUARTER

Further changes were made in the third

she was an inside_left and not an attack and defence in the inside right; but she had been asked quarter Mrs Wilmot was seen-at- to undertake a job for which she left back in place of Miss A. Fowler; or, Miss Greaves in the place of Miss had had le previous practice

II. Reid at left half; Miss J. Ewing In place of Miss Greig on the right wing; and Miss Greig went to centre- Read, forward in place of Mrs, There was no score; the forwards did not impress and one saw very

ttle combined play.

SPORT ADVTS

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Miss Buchanan was introduced at Inside left and Miss M. Booker ut 'inside right in the fourth quarter. Greig THE FIRST EXTRA RACE MEET- Goals were scored by Miss ING will be held (weather permit-ufter Miss Barros had made a partial on clearance and Miss Westcott added ting) at HAPPY VALLEY

the third. Miss Ewing and

Miss SATURDAY, 18th March, 1939, com-

Booker were scen In some nice mencing at 2.00 p.

breakaways.

on many the former occasions putting in some nice centres. Miss Westcott played a lone game on poor the left wing, receiving very support from Miss Buchanan.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

did

No One without a badge will be

Full credit, however, goes to the admitted to the Members Enclosure. Buch must be worn throughout the Recreio ladies for the splendid fight and duration of each meeting in such they put up against a strong manner as to be readily identified.

vigorous Interport defence. Miss O. Badges admiting Non-Members to Botelho and Mrs. Sliva were hard- the Members Enclosure and Club working defenders who repeatedly Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and held up the Colony forwards. Miss $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) P. Gonsalves, the pivot, also are obtainable through the SECRET splendid work. Miss C. Silva led ARY upon the personal or written her attack wel! but was too closely to be application of a Member, such Mem-checked by Miss I. Woolley

rather ber to be responsible for all visitors of any real danger. It is introduced by him, and for Payment unfortunate this capable leader

unable to make the trip; otherwise I of all Chits, etc.

am sure she would have obtained The Secretary's Offer, 1st Floor, Exchange Building (Tel. 27794), will her Interport colour.. close at 12 NOON.

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21020).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Persons, including Tax, for Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price.

لام

By Order,

C. B. BROWN, .

Secretary Hongkong, 12th March, 1930..

www.

THE "TELEGRAPH” will send a Staff Photographer to all events of public Interest. Requests should be addressed.

the Pictoria Editor:

SOUND DEFENCE

The Colony defence performed splendidly. They were resolute *heir methods of attack and tinually held up the Recrelo attack.

Mim M. Booker;

alis impressed the

in

con

WOMEN'S GOLF _Spring_Meting To Be

Held At Fanling

The Spring Meeting of the Lodies' Section of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club will be held at Fanling on Mon- day, Tuesday and Thursday, March 20, 21, and 23. The following com- petitions will take place..

Tombstone

New

Monday, March 20 Competition, Course. Hidden prizo. Prize kindly presented by Mrs. R. M. Henderson. Cards to be returned by 5.15 p.m.

Driving 1st. tee, Relief Course, 11 a.m.-12.15 a.m. and 4 p.m.-5.15 p.m. Approaching, Relief Course, 11 a.m.-12.15 a.m. and 4 p.m.-5.15 p.m. Putting Pool. Putting Course open from Monday to Thursday (four any days). Cards 20 cents cach; number may be taken out. If there are more than 50 entries, a 2nd prize will be given, and if more than 75 entries, a 3rd, in the proportion of

3-2-1.

Tuesday, March 21

L.G.U. Medal Competitions-Sii- ver, Old Course, Scratch and Handi- cop prizes; Bronze, New Course, Scratch and Handicap prizes. The

H. A. Paulino, Hon. Secretary; Mr. Mr. R. Lasala, and Dr. V. N. E. J. Porter, Hon. Treasurer.

Atienza were elected honorary life Members of

Committee.members of the Club.

the

Sport Pays A Million To The Treasury Every Year In Tax

London, Feb. 12. the amount of the transfer, and a

The Treasury makes more than a small club selling a player for million pounds a year out of sport. £0,000 and pocketing the whole of

If a football star is transferred, the amount.

If Major Buckley of the Wolves then the Treasury gets its cut. It makes just about £1,000,000 a year asks £10,000 for a player and gets out of the entertainment tax on it, his club is £7,250 better off." If sport.

a struggling Third Division club asks Take the case of Bryn Jones who £5,000 for a player worth half the was transferred from Wolverhamp£10,000 man's value, the profit is

than half ton Wanderers to Arsenal for a £5,000-more

Major little matter of £14,000. Wolves are Buckley's profit,

flourishing club. Whether they

£450,000 FROM SOCCER Bryn Jones transferred they would make proft. The

Then there is this matter of enter-:

tax. Altogether sport money for Bryn just means an extra tainment £14,000 on that proft, so Bryn's through this tax pays about £1,000,- transfer doesn't mean that the club 000 a year to a grateful Chancellor of the Exchequer. Nearly half n is £14,000 better off at all.

Wolves get only 148. Gd. In every million-£450,000 to be precise- pound for him. The rest goes in comes from football-Soccer, Rugger, income tax, Out of the transfer of Rugby League. Bryn the Chancellor of the Ex- Cricket contributes £20,000 chequer gets about £4,000

IT'S CRAZY

4

or

not,

year; horseracing £250,000 a year; (and what the Customs and Excise ¡people call "other racing"-speed- silver scratch prize has been kindly Now the crazy thing is this: AI-way, greyhound, and so on--₤270,- presented by Lady MacGregor, and though the Treasury get £4,000 out 000, Tennis, boxing, athletics, ice the silver handicap prize by Mrs. of the transfer of Bryn Jones from hockey, and other games bring in Lindsell. The bronze scratch prize Wolverhampton,

they might get at least another £100,000. has been kindly presented by Mrs.

Out of the Cup Final gate of £24,- Gilmore and the handicap prize by nothing at all if a super Bryn Jones

was transferred for £15,000 from a 000 Wembley has to pay nearly Mis, Cassidy, Cards to be returned struggling Third Division club los- £5,000 in cafertainment lax. by 5 p.m.

ing £15,000 on the season-noi that any club can afford to lose £16,000 on any season.

Thursday, March 23.

Boery competition, Old Course. Medal competition, Relief Course. ferds to be returned by 3.45 p.m. The customary photograph will be taken at 4.10 p.m., and the presen tation of prizes will be held by Mrs, Lindsell, Captain, lamediately after the photograph,

Starting times may be booked each day. One card can win, only one prize, of:

but competitors may win any

prizes.

To. single out players for special

You see, transfers are not taxable as such, writes Thomas Woodroofc. They are included in the club's re- ceipts for the season, and if the club is not making a profit then the trans- for fa not taxed.

LACROSSE RESULTS

London, Mar, 11. The following were the results of women's internaitionni Incrosse mat- But no club can get away without ches played to-day;

12 Scotland paying the tax by saying, "We werp England

(nt Glasgow) breaking for £6,000, so lot's spend,

- Wales the £0,000 on ground improve-Ireland

(nt Dublin) ments."

NOT ALL REPAIRS

-Reuter.

WALES' ELEVEN

London, Mar, 11.

Money spent on ground improve- ments is toxed, but not money spent on repairs or maintenance. If a club mention, I would.. name Mis· G. spends, say. £5,000 on improving and' Walte and Miss A. - Fowler, the full | repairing a stand they cannot say backs, and Mrs. Stone and Miss I. that £5,000 was spent on repairs.

The following will represent Wales Woolley amongst the halves, Mrs. The matter. would have to be Lunson also gave a good display in ugreed with the local income-tax in an international, football match goni.

Inspector, who might say: "All right Against Ireland on Wednesday, A further game will be played next we'll put down £1,000 for repairs, March 15 Sunday morning when the Colony the other £4,000 for Improvements. ham); Turner (Charlton), Huthes John (Swansea), or Poland (Wrox- will appose

You'll hava: to. ∙Day. full tax on the (Birmingham); Green (Charlton). T £4,000, N

Thus you get the crazy position Jones (Everton), Dearion (Birming

Jones OUR SPELLING BEE (see page 7) of Wolves selling player for ham); Hepins (Brentford)

the Rest.:

hoity-toity-hollyhock

knobkerrío or knobkeeria?

natignatlamastrakbm-polyglot.

£0,000, £7,000, 28,000 or 20,000 (Arsenal), Glover (Grimsby), B. or what have you and being in Jones (Arsenal), Lumber (Arsenal), pocket less than three-quarters of Reuter

Jel. 28151.

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