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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

January 6, 1941.

Sunday

December 29

Closing - Day.

Hongkong News of the Week

December 30

Monday

A Page For The

Wel Tat, G. She, E. A. Lee, F. K. Lee, and K. F. Lay.

Bealdes those from the family, oral Old Boys Say Farewell. About

tributes were sent by Elleen and 100 old Boys of St Stephen's College, Connie; Albert, Lucillo and family; Mr Stanley, met at St Francis Hotel this and Mrs Lo Fuk-tseung and family: evening to bid farewell to Mr A, W. Mr and Mrs E. A. Lee, Lam King- Hughes, General Manager of the fong Mr and Mrs W. 11. Peters; George Union Insurance Spelety of Canton, She: Chan Sing kau; Chang Sing-ching: 4. member of the College Council, Can Lal-all: Dr and Mrs Yiu Chul kwong: Mra Lo; Mr and Mrs E F. and Mr II. C. J. Asche, Science Master lies: Mr and Mrs Wel Tat; Chan Steg- of the College, both of whom are og Chan Tin-yu; Chan-Tam-ping: going to Australia.

Chan Po-yee; Fung Ping-fan: George and Hilda van Bergen: Yip Yuk-lon: Cheang Yum-ling Lai Din-wo: Lo Shlu-tong Lo Kwok-kin; Wong in- ying: Li Ching-po; Cim Sal-yut; Mr and Mrs W. C. Kalley: Chiu Kwok-kal; fo Man-kal; and Ah Dai.

New Buliding For

Dr S. W, Tso in a short sperch said that Bir Hughes had been the nancial expert on the Council for more than alx years, and had served The Kowloon Bowl.

on every nanclní sub-committee. Ing Green Club held its Closing Day Mr Asche he said had worked at St on Saturday, when prizes won during the season were presented by Sir Stephen's College for 12 years, and Atholl MacGregor, President of the had endeared himself to many gen- Lawn Bowls Association, who also crations of students. took part in the day's tatci.

QUIPS BY "ARGUS” With Acknowledgments

American Marines at Shanghai have had a war with Italian suilors, The other Axia partner is doubtless thankful for small mereles.

A suitable case in being sought to test the legality of the ban on re- turn of wives and children to long- kung. But won't the case have to be brought in Australin--where the vias are refused?

A three-year-old girl Hving to a London nuburb seems to have adap- ted her prayers to modern condi- tions. After asking God for all sorts of blessings upon all and sun- dry, she now substitutes "All clear. God." for the more orthodox "Amen"1

,

for

The Chinese characters George read Chor Chi. Poor G

The Christmas truce was entirely unofilelal. So is Christianity,

A dance advertises his thanks to an unknowa donor for a Christ- mas gift. Dance know hle donali?

downs,

Old Site. In

Review Of The Principal Topics December 29 To Jan. 4-

Wednesday

Evacuees

Thursday

January 2

New Year Bonaura.

mitted

to the Deputy Director of Health Services »can, In most cases,

The New Year be seen by Government Health Vis-

Bomber Fund Golf. The first Golf

Ilonours include eight local residents tors. seven of whom receive decorations in the Order of the British Empire, and competition for the "South China Morn one, a Chinese detective, receives the lug Post" Bomber Fund (a prize for was presented anonymously) Police Medal. A "Government Gazelle which Extraordinary issued on New Year's was won by G. M. Park (7) and G. Day states that H.M. the King han Thomerson (20), who Ued with three been pleased to approve the following up each and will play off. The former appointments in the Chll Division of played over the Old Course and the

Intter over the New. the Order of the Brilish -- Empire:..

To be a Commander (C.D.E.), tr Ho Kom-tong. O.B.E., J.P.

Other scores over the Old Course were W. S, Hiller (10) and L. R. An- drewes (5) two up; Major W. G. Har

To be Omeers (O.B.E.), Mr William vey (16) one up. There were numer Bernard Finnigan, and Pauline Lady pus scores of alt-aquare. Pollock.

Order:

Majesty

Anti-Tuberculosis. Proposals

Corps. match on the Club ground. on Wedhes-

Saturday

January 4

New Fire Brigade Chief. A change

Shanghal so far brought to Australia Ught red terracotta facing lea. A these were offset to a great extent by the establishment of a sanatorium for D. McLellan took four wickets for 3 the Royal Naval Hospital is being

Han.

at

*

Commerce

.

the

Association's financial polley to be

Other scores over the New Course in the status of the Hongkong Fire To be Members (M.B.Eb. Miss were F. N. Merrik (10). Lt-Col E, D. Brigade has occurred with the re- place of an ancient one-storey dwell-

Susan Frances Sutton, and Mr Lestle Matthews (10) and T. Megarry (9) linquishing of authority over it by two up: Capt. A. C. Drew-Wilkinson, the Police, since the beginning of the January I

Brewer, ing at No. GB Wyndham Street, which

(15), S. L. Lloyd (10), G. N. Tate (22) year. The fion. Mr. C. G. Perdue, has already been demolished, a modern five-storey apartment house is being.

His Majcity has also been pleased and J. R. B. Lee (11) ono up; and Acting Commissioner of Police, is constructed on the site for the long-

Trade Review. As in previous

opprove the following appoint numerous scores of all-square, charitablo

thus no longer Chief Omeer of Use Mr Hughes in reply said it was a kong Hoscince Fund, A

years, a review la given to-day of 19

A cheque for $382, the proceeds of Fire Brigade has also affected the Over 20 rinks took part in a match between the Club and the Association. pleasure to meet so many Old Boys Mohammedan organisation,

The change The ground, first, second and third the business done during 1040 in the ments in the Military Division of the-

the competition, has been sent to the To be Members (M.B.E), Captain "South China Morning Post."

tities of Superintendent and Assistant The Club'e team, which included play and to know that in these dark days

Victor Cecil Branson, M.C., and Com Holiday Cricket, Hongkong Cricket Superintendent of the Brigade. Mr J. era from ather clubs, lust by 33 shots. the spiritual and moral ideals were floors are being planned as apartments, principal commodities in the Culony's

Beture the presentation of prizer, Mr being taught nt places like St each with four rooms, bathroom, kit Import and export trade.

and servants quarters. chen, paniry the ge

Despite the wars In Europe and pany Sergeant Major Pout Evelyn Club beat te wandereta bert C. Fitz-Henry, formerly Superinten J. McKelvic. Vice-President of Club, congratulated the winners of the Stephen's College. He congratulated The top flour will be used as a nice- Club's competitions during, the year, them on their College Association of ing place for the Hongkong Hoseince China, the Japanesa blockade of the Baskelt. Both are members of the wickets in their return friendly cricket dent of the gripade, lɛ now ita Chlef Fund, and the two basements as 2 Chinn Coast and the suspension in lionskonsole also been pleased day, highlight of the game being at Officer, and Mr W. M. Smith, former Superintendent, is now and pal a special tribune to Mr 1. Ok! Boys. Sykes, who did so well in his Arat zen. Mr Asche spoke brleffy, expressing

With a limited frontage of 21 feet, recent months of British shipping to

Police Medal to Principal Chinese who also took four wickets for 49 runs, Depiller ARP Shelter. For the

Wanderers batted first and were all son of bowls.

On presenting the prizes, Sir Atholl the pleasure he had experienced in the architect, Mr P. L. L. Binu, has Indo-China ports, the trade of the to approve the award of the Colonial undefeated century by T. G. C. Knight, Assis Chief Officer.

duties and referring to his contrived to make the front of the Colony generally has not been' Detective Shek Yul.

out for 102, Major Grost and T. A. use of residents in the eastern part of commented on the always-welcoming his

building most attractive. The main seriously affected. There was a fall-

for Pearce being top searers with 37 each. Wanchal, an air raid tunnel opposite atinosphere of the Club. He also res friendships at the College.

Far East Evacuees. The total num- entrance to the lift is in terrazzo, with ing off in certain commodities, tut ferred to the excellent condition of the

tuberculosis victims, by the Hongkong runs to top Club's bowling averages, constructed, and is expected to be ber of evicuces from Hongkong and the remaining portion covered with

Anti-Tuberculosis Association, were Wanderers' bowling was rather wenk discussed at some length at a meeting and Club knocked off the required completed in two months' time. The tunnel, it is learned, will be able to was 3,158, sull the Minister for the large leel window on each floor is fue- Increases in other flelds.

In the street.

For the first timi on record the of the Executive Committee of the runs for a seven wickets victory. the There is a rear entrance to

Association. Interior (Senatog Foll) in the Senate last month. They were made up of godowns, and also a separate stairway Hongkong Chamber of

for tradesmen and servants,

did not compile statitles of the

It was decided finally to appoint a 1,501 adults and 1,655 children.

Hollow tiles are being used for Colony's textile trade for the year, Forly per cent were civillans, 37

Mow Fung (Convener), the Rev. J, per cent wives and families of army oumi proof effects in partitioning the and for this reason it has been difficult sub-committee consisting of Miss Ruby

rooms, with parquet flours. Itooms will **** presonnel and 14 per cent wives and have built in closets, trays, and shelves to ascertain the true position under Sandbach. Dr. P. Wu and Dr N. C "The bullding, costing: about $80,000, is present world conditions. However, Macleod, to inspect a house in Shou families of naval and naval dockyard

expected to be completed by the end while imports from Britain and other son H, available for renting at $150

European countries personnel.

considerably, Teli

per month or for purchase at $30,000. The distribution among the States of February, 1941.

The sub-committed was instructed to Wax 5 follows:-New South Wales,Golf Resulin. The Bogey Par Pool products manufactured in Japan and 1,762: Victoria. 1.000; Queensland, held over the Old Course Holidays - North China flowed into Hongitong in draw up a detailed report for sub- the finance and Scientific tracted 42 entries and was won by increasing quantities. Some articica mission to 320; Tasmania. B. -

Alajor W. G. Harvey (10), one up.

were considered Senator Foll said that about 578 The Medni kound over the Old Course were manufactured here, but local Sub-Committees, and it was agreed

were in that if the house Iooms during last year children had reached Australla un was won by T. Low, 82 (12) 70. There sufficient to cope with the local suitable it should be lead in the first instance, with option to purchase ini der the officini evacuation scheme were 30 entries.

The Dogey Par Poul over the New demand. which hnd now been temporarily

Rice prices fuclunted considerably twelve months.

There followed discussion on suspended by the United Kingdom Course attracted only 14 entries and

was won by A. J. Dennis (10), one up. during the year under review, and Government.

The The sum of $45 frem entrance fees early in December Government fixed Death Of Mt Jean Larken.. deatis occurred to-itay of Miss Jean has been donuted to the Bomber Fund. wholesale and retail prices. Since or not be" in debt being the question,

The Captain's Cup will be hell on

bold polley. The issue was referred Larken, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Perey Larken and grand-niece of the January 4 and 5 over the Old and New the tension between Thailand and and the Committee generally favoured

Miss Courses. Bogey Par Pools will be held French Indo-China the, Colony has

request for Its opinion and advice. Sir Robert Kolewall.

that it bottoms could Larken was only eight years of age on January 11 and 12 over the New consumed rice mostly from Thailand the Finance Sub-Committee with u

.of Munsang Course and on January 18 and 19 over and It is stated

After a statement-by the President, and had been a pupil

the Old.

it was deelded that the Sociological College, Kawipon.

the The first round of the Junior Cham- be found the existing supply could be substantially augmented by Imports The funeral took place

medicinus should be provided by: Colonial Cemetery in the evening, the pionship will be held on Jawa from Burma. It is expected that the Sub-Committee's suggestion that free

Porthcoming Welding. The following

present high prices will be maintained Government could not be supported, Rev. A. Rose umclating. The chief

It was also felt that n further proposal mourner was the father, and others forthcoming wedding is announced:

Mr James Percival Witham, insur- for three or four months.. present included Mr Ho Kom-tong, the

and manager.

Miss Beatrice

The war in Europe has resulted in that four nurses should be employed Misses D. and K. Kotewall. Mirs D. ance Kotewnil, Mra If. Lowcock, Mrs W. Lanola Brouwer, secretary, of No. 4 Studeercase in exports of preserved by the Association for following up ginger, although prices were main cases could not be approved, because Ford. Mr and Mrs Lee Shukkai, Mesir John's Apartments.

lained. Chinese firewood retallers the financial position did not justify

despite

soch expenditure and because patients losses

increased whose names and addresses are sub- suffered

was prices, while the metals trade seriously affected by the Japanese blockade, exports being negligible. Gintong retailers report a profitnole year with increased prices; but the firecracker trade dropped by ap- M.-Alves,-I.-A. Jordon, A. Brookshank, bells of St. John's Cathedral, relayed of entertainment, went to the Clacmas, oximately 80 per cent, during the

Despite

"Japanese restrictions, J. G. Meyer, 23-7,

Death of Mr W. J. Stokes. One of G. W. Deacon, J. C. Ozorla, P. Peck- by ZUW, heralded the New Year in which were offering filma suitably.

reinarkable re- hai, W. Gill (K.1.G.C.) lost to W D. Hongkong, to-night, and in all the lighthearted-for the season.

hotels, clubs and homes the customary Watch Night Services were held at Passenger traffic on British slip on

sklents, Mr Walter James Stokes, MacMuster, F. J. Daniel, A. B. Allan grection was this time filled with the St Andrew's Church and the Methodist the Conton River almost trebled Hongkong's most G. Sherriff, 19-10.

Engagements. The following engage- dled at the Matilda Hospital to-night J. A. Fraser, E. A. Atkins. S. 1. sincere wish that this will indeed be Church. At the Catholic Cathedral, compared with 1938. Dodwell, J. McKelvie (K.B.G.C.) beat a happy, year, which will see families Holy Hour was observert from 11 pm.

re-united, and a better understanding to midnight. At the Rosary Chireli, ments are announced, William Carland at the age of 78 years. He had not I. P. Phillips, N. L. Smli, A. Hyde and tolerance which will bring to un from 11 pm to midnight, there was Long, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. U. been in robust health for some years before Christmas AVAR Lay, Sir Alitoll MacGregor 21-10.

Florence Margaret.

youngest Just D. Turpin, W. E. Webber, C. Wails, end the troubles and turbulence that the Exposition of the Holy Sacrament, Long, of Mandaring, Western Australia,

A Thanksgiving Service (Te Deum, and W. Orr (K.B.G.C.) beat A. W. Hircock, marred 19-10,

While bliarity was the keynote of Sermon and Benediction) was held at daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Fowler, of stricken with pneumonia.

A man of wide interests and A. Nissim, L. C. R. Souza. II. Lock-

the night, it was everywhere tinged St Teresa's Church at 0 p.m. The Hongkong,

Lieut, Bernard Morahan, HK.R.N.V. service Ho many who tussian Eart 21-10.

R. and Dorothy, younger daughter of activities, Mr Stokes wil be chiefly W. A. Carnell, G. A. Payne, G. G. s. with the regret that Thomson, R. Duncan (K.BG.C.) lost to would normally have helped to cele (Novogodni Melebent at 10 p.m.

First Ald Qualifiers. The following Mr and Mrs G. ffenderson, of Hong remembered in the Colony for his association with the China Coast A. Morton, B. J, Lacon, W. L. Walker, brate the passing of the old year, were

candidates qualified in the St John kong

Douglas Stewart, the younger son of Officers' Guild and the part he played M. Omar, 10-25

absent.

Carnivals were held everywhere. At Ambulance Association "First Aid to

Cupt and Mrs C, Stewart of Horsham, in the Arbitration Court proceedings G. Cross, C. E. Langley, J. J. White,

Club Sussex, to Mary Taylor the younger A. J. Hall (K.B.G.C.) lost to H. F. the Hongkong Hotel crowds danced to the Injured" as under:

Kowloon Dock Recreation

of the Kowloon Residents Associa- Shields, I. A. Castro, J. C. Gill. E. G. the strains of Nick Korin's Swing_Band

Grill Room. John Crook-Dake, Lee Barkis, John doughter of Mr and Mrs A, K. Taylor in 1920. He had also been President Post, 11-23.

in the gally decorated

tion and a memorial of his work.in E. Scard, Y. H. Tang, L. Sykes, G. Amid cheers and laughter, a large ign G. 1. Humble, Alfred D. Pearson, of Aberdeen, Scotland. (Shanghai and Perkins (K.D.G.C.) beat A. G. Gardner, in lights, wishing all in "Hoppy New Harry Scott, William Wright, Johti Tsingtao papers please copy).

Revle. William McMaster, David An

Newhouse, Gepifry

Deris S. C. Walker, S. M. Rumjahn, J, Fraser, Year" signalled the birth of 1641. 24-14.

The Peninsula Hotel was as popular derson, A. Rogers, 6. J. Pollock. A. Mactar- an ever, with Art. Carnero and his Milenko, Frances Large

St John Ambulance Heniiquarters. lane, 3: Deakin (K.B.G.C.) drew with Orchestra in great form. Three large

Whitmore, Robert Longaon, Ground Boy W. M. Organ, W. M. Far bells in the centre of the Rose Room Nuzar Hussain, Norman Nolde, James suns, V. C. Labrum, 22-22.

rang in the New Year, while the lights Walter C. Pester, S. Abraham, M. Y. Adal, went out leaving one inrge Illuminated Grosvenor Chorley, Barbara Redwood, Mabel Chenallay. Dorothy Margaret Lapsley K.B.G.C.) lost to W. M. sign reading "Happy New Year," the Milliza Rarkovsky, Margaret Lebelleft Wilson, T. Coleman, R. Morrison. W. dancers joined in the singing of "Auld Shaw. Katie Saulek, Sheila Haynes, Macfarlane, 6-47.

Lang Sync."

Deebun Abbas. C. Hatt, E C. Searle J. S. Dinnen, W.

Old Year Chimed Out. The Repulse Certificates should be ready for 9. Drake (K.B.G.C.) lost to W. C. Bay Hotel was very festive, with two collection on or about January 15, 1941. Hadder. II. Bicknell. E. J. Spradbery orchestras to add to the enjoyment of and may be obtained on application to 11. E. Drew 20-24.

ducers: Geo. Pio-Ulnki and Is Or the Secretary. St John Ambulance chestra and The Paradise Isinnders, tendquarters. Tai Hang Road.

Association. A Anti Tuberculosl Results of the various competitions The orchestras signalled the end of the organized by the Club during the season aid year with chimes.

meeting of the Executive Committco As a special attraction, the Glouces of the Hongkong Anti-Tuberculesla Club Championship and J. M. Ten- ter Hotel engaged the dancers

queriers. At this derson Cup-Winner, A

meeting approval Hyde-Lay: pipera of the 2nd Da The Royal Scots Association was held at Medical Head-

A correspondent worrying early about New Year cracker. Arint. Maybe he could lease tunnel for a few days,

a

The husbands want the acting Governor to attend for questioning. Perhapa, we could also get Lord Lloyd and Mr Churchill out.

greens and concluded by thanking the battles for the fine tea they had served. Following were the results of the bowls match:

G. Elphick, J. A. Luz, D. W. Water- ton, M. N. Rakusen (K.B.G.C.) beat C.

were:

CLUB'A COMPETITIONS

runner-up, E A. Atkins,

December 31

Tuesday

Year Eve Celebrations. New

The

and

gally bedecked with flags and coloured Hah

Those who preferred quieter modes

Church

д held

by kind permission of Lieut-Col. D. J. was given for the purchase of 24 President's Prize and D. Harvey McDougall, LC, and officers); and in approved type spittoons to be supplied Memorial Shield. Winner, A. Hyde addition presented the "Serenader," to Health Officers in order to encotir- Lay; runner-up, Ji Fraser.

Community alaging, spota waltzes and age their use in restaurants, eating Vico-President's Prize, Winner, J. other dance novelties made the occa house, etc.

The question of a sanatorium was sion a real gala one, Fraser runner-up, A. J. Hali,

three proposals were Kowloon Cricket Club was full to discussed and Handicap Singles and Slr A. D. D. MacGregor Qualch-Winner, J. Fraser; capacity with merry-makers, many of considered: firstly, a house sinnding in runnner-up L Sykes,

them in Fancy Dress. Musle was pro- four acres of land at Fanling: secondly, Handicom Paris-Winners, I. Peck- vided by the dance band of the 2nd a house, with fifteen neres of land at- on Mah Wan Island; and ham and W. H. Organ: runner-up. G. Bn The Royal Scots (by kind permis tached. H. Sherriff and C. S. M. Thom.

sion of Licut-Col D. J. McDougall, thirdly, a house with three acres of Non-Prize Winners- Sykes and II. M.C., and ofheers,) who also accom; land at Shouson Hin. It was decided J. Bicknell

vocal numbers.

Cricket. D. J. N. Anderson, the Kow. Danied Miss Elleen Grant in several to inspect the Shouson 1 property Cabaret items were and, found suitable, to draw up a for the accommodation of loon C.C. player, who has been in fine presented by Mr John Gilchrist, who scheme batting form this season, scored an- demonstrated rhythm with illuminated twenty or more cases of Pulmonary other century (417 not out) to-day clubs; Miss Lara Tezar and Mr Hugo Tuberculosis. when playing for the Volunteers against Goldie in a tango; and Miss Mi-na To Interesting, reports from the Selenti. the Royal Scots in an all-day match at in a ballet Item to the music of Delibes' fie, Sociological and Publicity Sub- Scokunpoo.

"Valse des Fleurs." The last two items committees were laid before the Exucile Thanks to Anderson's performance were by permission of Mr George Gon- tive. and some ane bowling by. D. McLellan, charoff, by whom they were arranged. The financial statement furnished by who took nvo wickets for 13, the Just before midnight the favourite the Treasurer, Mr D. Benson, showed Volunteers batted Arst and declared at carol

was that the Association was in credit to "Good King Wenceslaa" 278 for six, to which the Royal Scots sing, followed by a fanfare heralding the extent of $3.509.13. The thanks of repiled with 78. The Royal Scots were the new year and attracting attention the Commitice were recorded to Mr sent in a second time but again put up to the tableau of "1041" specially Ho Kom-tong, Chairman of the long- a poor show, losing eight wickets for arranged for the occasion. Then came kong Chinese Rellot Association, who only 83. As stumps were drawn before the singing of "Auld Lang Syne had donated the sum of $500 in addi-· the whole team and finished baling, Numerous Paul Jones, Palais Gildes tion. only the Arst innings scores werd and ether, community dances, as well. It was announced that the Rev. J. R. counted.

as spot waltzen, helped to make. the Higgs was proceeding on leave to Aus Golf Championship. In the final of funcilon one big party. During the trails and that Dr N, O. Macleod had the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's evening Bomber Boxes were taken agreed to take over his duties during Championship at Fanling to-law. "F. 'round to awall the war fund,

his absence," Groves beat Col. II. IL Rose by 2 and Craigengowar President's Danos; The President thanked the members after being up at the 18th. The golt, Craigengower Cricket Club celebrated of the Committee for their valuable was of only moderate standard but the the coming of 1941 with their annual work during the past year and wished match was close and interesting.

President's dance, The Club-house was them all puccess in IPL.

year.

Friday

•

January 3

The" Chief Justice, Bir Atboll MacGregor was recently made Cont mander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalém in token of his work for the St John Ambulance Association." Here we see Bir Atholl with his sponsors, Sir Robert Ho Tuur and Mr Ho Kom-tong, C.BE, OBE, after the Chief Justice had received the taalguis from His Excellency the acting: Gaverner, Llení-General 2. F. Norton.

Picture of the old dwelling at No, 69 Wyndham Street which has been demolished for the construction of an up-to-date live- atorey apartment building for the Hongkong Honclnce Fund. Story in Column Three.

that sphere is the Kowloon ferry accommodate circus which he designed during his people. presidency,

large number of

The Air Raid Precautions Depart- Mr Stokes leaves a widow, an mens are building tunnels on 18 sites evacuee in Australia, a son, Mr T. G. throughout the Colony. Some of these have already been completed, Stokes, Accountant of the Police De- and sites for further tunnels ore partment, and a daughter, Mrs J. being surveyed.

Whittington, formerly Mrs H. E. Srriven.

the

ed

Higher Cost of Living. It is learn-

tho

reliable authority that H.E, Indisposed, Since Christmas weekly cost of living for food and Eve; His Excellency Acting fuel only, based upon the use of third Governor, Lt Gen. E. F. Norton, has Erade rice at 12.8 cents per Been suffering from a form of in-amounted to $2.34 per head in

December,

in Hongkang. The cor termittent fever, which, though not resp

advisers to order him a week's com-

League Football.

catty,

The week-end

were

of a serious nature, has been suf-responding omcial figures for August ficiently exhausting for his medical and November were $2 and $2.21,

respectively. plete rest. He was therefore re league football, results luctantly compelled to cancel his engagement on January 3 to visit follows: the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock, Kowloon and to dine with the Sino-British

South China Cultural Association, and was also Folice unable to pay the further visit Kwong Wah which he had planned to the Trade Navy Exhibition.

Kowloon

First Division.

Second

Entry into Hongkong. In connec South China tion with the question of entry to Club the Colony under present regulations, Sing Tao Gi

lo-day Kwang Wal Immigration. Officer

the

Royal Scots Service Corps

3 Eastern 4 Middlesex

1 St Joseph's 3 Royal Scots 2 Bing TRO Division 1.30th ILA. 1 BL.A.O.C

1 Kit Chee

7 Middlesex

0. Engineore

0 Police

1' Navy

Third Division

7 20th RA, DA 1 International- 0-30th A

0 12th R.A.· 6. A.S.A

odmoo

stated:;

"Holders of British passports, wherever issued, do not require vison Signals or entry permits provided the pass- Engineers port is valid for travel within British 24th R.A. Empire or is specifically endorsed 35th RA for Hongkong. There are however, Air Force special local Regulations governing Cricket League. The opening of the entry of British women of Euro-

the junior Cricket, League soBRON pean descent into the Colony,"

commenced to-day when Tart Matron Farewelled, Miss Susan year's champions, Police Recreation Sutton, Matron of Queen Mary Club were soundly beaten by Cral- Hospital, who leaves on retirement gengower Cricket Club, who won by shortly, was given a farewell at the seven wickets. hospital to-day when the large crowd At Bookunpoo, Kowloon Cricket. present included the Director of Club beat Indian It.C. by five wickets. Medical Services, De Selwyn Clarke; At the Valley, Civil Service Cricket and the Deputy Director, Dr D. J. Club lost to Club de Recreio by 26. Valentina.

gruns,