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One of the last pictures taken of Brigadier H. C. Harrison. He is seen here (crnire) arriving at the Richmond ground to watch the Army- Empire rugby match on January 25.
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Trade Agreement
TENNIS BOYCOTT DEPRECATED
Mr. Justice Lindsell Comments On Thailand
Visit To Hongkong
Rifle Shooting
SECOND DAY OF BISLEY MEETING
THE SECOND DAY of the PRESIDING at the annual meeting of the Lawn Bisley and Services rifle meeting Tennis Association yesterday, Mr. Justice Lindsell was favoured by brilliant sun- deplored the attitude of the Chinese in what, he said,shine, though many of the amount to a virtual boycott of the Thailand tennis team, competitors in the rifle events thought the cross-wind tricky, during their visit last year.
particularly on B. range. Some of the more experienced ahots however found conditions very much to their, liking, for in the Mr. Lindsell was supported by of the visitors by most of the Chi-deliberate competition, fired, with
Mr. R. Hancock, who filled the office 10 years ago, was elected President, as Mr. Lindsell is going on leave.
nese community,
Mr. M. W. Lo, Vice-President, "I cannot but deplore the attade the ordinary servico rifle, Cpl.
Mr. T. A. Pearce (Hon. Secre- that, was adopted on what were, in Langford, Middlesex, scored a opinion, quite Insuficient possible, and Sgt. Sargent, Police, tary), Mr. E. Abraham (Hon.my)
grounds,
ds, and desire publicly to thank was only one behind. Treasurer) and members of the the Rumfahn cousins and other Executive Committee and re- players who made the staging of the presentatives of Clubs.
Interport contest possible," he said.
"Our expenditure exceeded our in-; cuma by $2.59, due to our loss of with the just over $200 in connection Thailand Interport."
Mr. Lindsell said the Associa MADRID, Mar. 28 (Reuter)-Ation had a successful, if some LONDON, Mur. 20 (Reuter)-The trade agreement between Spain and what uneventful, year. death is announced of Mr. William Japan has been signed here. Spain
The visit of the Thailand goodwill John Gallagher who was formerly yesterday celebrated her first anni-
unfortunately marred Ly the Chairman of the Rubber Grow-versary of the occupation of Madrid team was
by General Franco.
what amounted to a virtual boycott ers' Association.
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Another successful competitor was Sgt. Baker, Middlesex, who, not content with winning frst place in the sweepstakes at 300 yards, took the second prize in his stride.
A large crowd gathered for the ELECTION OF OFFICERS final stages of the falling plate com-
petition.
The semi-final produced a MR. LINDSELL said although it was generally supposed he was retiring very close fight between the Seaforth efter his leave, he was returning for Highlanders and Rajputana Rifles B, another spell. He felt, however, there both of whom knocked down four plates in the time allowed. The should be a change in the Presidency, Seaforths however fired three rounds and suggested that Mr. R. Hancock, more than their opponents and sa from whom he took over almost 10 were counted out. The Royal years ago when there was slight
friction between the Association and Murines of HLM.S. Tamar beat Raj- the Hongkong Cricket Club, be elect-putana Rifles in the final, chiefly be-
cause they were more steady, Mr. ed. The proposal was carried.
QUALIFIERS FOR FINAL
M. W. Lo, Vice-President, Mr. T. A. Pearce and Mr. E. Abraham welc THE SEAFORTH Highlanders also re-elected. Mr. C.J. Tacchi was showed. elected League Secretary. The re-service Uring Executive Committee, with the out
were re-elected.
fewer
of
up
the
very well in ride
competition, for their four entries than three have qualified
na
exception of Capt. A. B. * Capt to shool off in the final stage for thei who is de, who has been no 5. Ra. Champlonship on Monday. As minated by the Hongkong Area
C. H. R.
Sports Board, was elected to all Capt. only 23 competitors will fire in this exceptionally comprises Mesars, E. de Souza, Aforths is Whatman's vacancy. The committen stage, the performer of the Sin
Heading
ding the list of the Anal 23 T. F. Lo and Capt. C. H. R.is R.S.M. Maalen, Engineers, who stands a very good chance of repeat- retiring Interpart Selection ing his success of last year by again Committee, with the addition of Capt. winning the Championship.
lyde, were re-elected and comprise The platoon match which Messrs. M. W. Lo, A. E. P. Guest, H. fired in the afternoon produced very A: Barros, Ho-Ka-lau and Capt, lyde. keen competition and excellent scores
SAME LEAGUE SCHEDULE
from H.M.S. recorded. Marines were IT WAS DECIDED that the League Tamar with 307 added another win programme as decided last season, to their successes of the day, and that in, Monday, A Division; Tues-were closely followed by two teams
Wednesday,
Cof the Royal Scots with 299 and 204. day B. Division; We Division: Thursday, D. Division and To-day sees the start of the Bisley Friday, Mixed Doubles Division, be meeting proper. Practice commences adhered to during the senson. The at 3.30 am. with the Blackdown, season will open on May 15. Entries Camberley and Bagshot compolitions close on April 15.
in that order. The afternoon will be Mr. J. J. Ferguson (L.R.C.), pro-devoted to the Company match and posed a residential qualideation rule the individual championship will take of three months before a player was place on the revolver range. eligible to participate in the League, concerned His proposal primarily tennis players passing through the Colony, who had been known to par- ticipate in one or two important Lea- Rue matches and then leave.
THE RESULTS The following are the results" Deliberate, Class X Cpl. Langford (Mx.) 25; 2. Sgt. Sargent (LKP.) 21: 3. Cpl. Neave (15.) 23; 4. L/Sg. Nunn (RE) 23, Cpi Ghulam Mohamed (II.K.P.) 23; 6. Pr. Stewart (R.8.) 22; 7,
Mr. Monaghan proposed an amend- Sat, Mayne (Seaforths) 22:01/Sgt. Baker Mx.) 22; 0, Pte. Milne (ft.) 22; 16. Sgt. ment that bona fide Club members, Rushman N.11.5.3 22: 11. Maj. White who would be ermanent residents, RS) 22: Lt. Le Beelleur (R.E.) 22 Pte. be allowed to late. Mr. Fer McGregor (R.9.) 2; St. Bremner (S.);
22 Mr. Barton (NRS) in 1/8t and the proposal Vine (TS.) 22; 17. R.9.M. Maslen (L) nequiesced guson was carried. The framing of the 22: Pte. Bullen (1.9.1 22 19. Sgt. Dilling qualification rule, the Chairman pro-hum (1) 218 20. Whyte D.R.C.) 31. Championship Qualifiers. The following. should be left in the hands of have qualifled to fire at G00 yds. fer As- posed,
nociation H. Championship and S.JL. Mr. M. W. Io.
It was also proposed that post-Championship-It.S.B. Maslen (RE) ali BgL Whippey (RS.) 60; Sgt. Mayne paned blocks of League matches bera) 18: Sgt. Bremner (NA) 55; L/S. re-arranged at the end of the original Nunn (RE) 3: Whyte (DR.C.) 53 Pie. schedule by either the Secretary or Mackenzie (ca) KJ; Cpl. Ghulam Mo
hamad HK.P.) 62: Fiper Stewart 67 Heap .M) 40; Cpl. Lengue Secretary, and Clubs be in s.) i Ent formed accordingly.
Neave (RS.) 40; Cpl. Hitchcock (RLE) 48; Cpl. Brighty (..) 40: Cpl. Colebrook, TILE.), 47; Cpl. Narain Singi (LK.P.) 47; Tan KPR) 47; P/S. Tollison
HAF 40: Sat. Boath IRS.) 45: Cpl. Cole (RM) 48; Pte. Ilickenbottom (RS.) 45: Capt. Macrae (Son) 45: Cpl. Naranjan Singh (1.KP.) 43; L/CH. Pemberton (1.2) *4; *Deniales B.R. Championship only.
Appreciation Of
The Allies
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COPENHAGEN, Mar. 28 (Reuters), Commenting on sea warfare, the "National Danish Tidende," anys that neither Britain nor France will demean themselves by torpedoing neutral ships without warning er even German ships without doing everything possible for the rescue of the crews.
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Falling plate match-1, H.MS. Tamar:
Hai. Rides D. Snapshooting competition--Result shoot off. Class M), Plc, Hicken- bottom (R.S.; 3. Pic. Lawrie (RS.).
Deliberate competition, Class M.-1, Cpl. Gash (....) 212. Ple. Ickenbottom (S.) 21 Plc. Garrington, R.B.) 20.
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