The increasing popularity of hockey in Shanghai's sport is a most cheering sigm to old hockey men who know the fine points of a game which has so universal an appeal. The form displayed the various clubs in the opening matches suggests that a high standard may be expected. The Germans once again are showing that their prowess will. require watching by envious rivals. The—Shanghai Hockey Club is putting good sides into the field and the newly-arriv-Inniskillings give promise of providing stout opposition to the] Tocal talent. The Shanghai Hockey Association is now affiliated to the Hockey Association in England and moreover has been accorded a special privilege. The rules do not Permit hockey clubs to compete for trophies but in consideration of the long-standing character of the Shanghai Hockey Trophy, a special exemption in Shanghai's favour has been made by the parent body. The Shanghai Association has this season taken steps to help clubs to maintain a good standard of play by assisting in the matter of equipment. Boards in accordance with the regulations have been supplied to the playing grounds. All things considered, hockey
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