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HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
LIUKUNGTAO.
SHORT RANGE CUP AND SPOONS.
By a private letter lately received from one In spite of the wet weather there was a large of the foreigners who was at Linkungtao dur attendance of members on Saturday. The Caping the fight with the Japanese, several interest- was won by Mr. W. M. Deas and the Spoonsing details are gathered. Referring to the Chi- by Sapper Thompson, Mr. Klinck, Colour-Sergt. nese soldiers the letter states that they were the Bhearing, Colour-Sergt. Horseman, and Captain most abject cowards, throwing themselves on Palmer. The following are the best scores:— the ground and absolutely refusing to fight. 200 300 To H'cap Gd. As many as twenty soldiers were decapitated in yards. yards. tal. points. total. one morning for refusal of duty, but even this
29. 27 56 10......66
would scarcely induce the others to even make 29
6......54
a pretence of fig ting. All the resistance that 15......64 4......63
was made was done either by the sailors of the fleet or the foreigners. 4.61 1......60 4......53
Name.
Mr. W. M. Deas Bap. Thompson, E.E. 29 Mr. Klinck
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21
23
49
C.-Bgt. Shearing, R.B. 30 C. Sgt. Horseman, R.B. 30. Capt. Palmer, O.SD... Sapper Pritchard, R.E. 28 C.-Sgt. Hopkins, R. B. Private Godbear, R.B. 23
57
30
26
26
54
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26 53
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CRICKET.
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ROYAL NAVY V. RIFLE BRIGADE. This match was played on Wednesday and re- sulted in an easy victory for the Rifle Brigade. For the Riflemen Mr. Lysley's innings was a fine display, while two or three others did well, Mr. Garde for the Navy was doing well when he was ran out by as smart a piece of fielding as has been seen here for some time. The bowling of Pte. Lee was very noticeable, his anaylsis showing only 30 runs for 7 wickets, below:
RIFLE BRIGADE.
L. Saunderson, h Pawlett...... Sergt. Barton, b Powistt........................
CW. Knox, b Elliott
Sørgt Shearing, 6 Elliott
Score as
17
14
31
21
1
H. D. Power, b Shelford
12
G. Lysley, not nat
57
A. D. Boden, b Elliatt
10
Capt. Eecles, at; Garde, b Fronde.
33.
O. Percival, 6 Shelford.
G. Paley, b Elliott
4
Pie, Lee, e Thomas b Elliott
4
Extras
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ROYAL NAVY.
SECOND INNINGS.
E. B. Garde, ran out..
29
o Lysley,
Eccles.....
Lt. F. A. Powlett, h Lea
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H. M. C. Elliott, è Boden, b Lee...
15
. R. Blount, b Lee
5
c Paley, b Saunderson not out..
Lt. Bir H. K. Arbuthnot, c Paley,
b Lee
7
Lt. T. Shelford, c Power, b Lee.... 21
W. D. Morsom, not out......................
17 b 8aunderson...
33
IA. E. Letham, h Lysley
8. Froude, b Lee ......
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1. A. Thomas, o Poker, b Shearing 8
Axtras .................................
Extras
FIRST ININGS.
LA. L. H. Coron, c Burtou, b Les 1
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THE AUDIENCE.
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Even
Another factor was the intense cold experi- enced. The soldiers were not prepared for such weather, and suffered terribly, huddling toge ther wherever they could find shelter for the sake of the warmth of each others bodies. some of the foreigners suffered from the cold, few of them having clothing adequate for their needs. After the sinking of the ships, by which the wardrobes of several of the foreigners were lost, this suffering became more severe.
Admiral Ting made no s-cret of his intention to commit suicide before surrendering, and when he sent out the first letter assing for terms. he called such of his officers, Chinese and Foreign, as were bandy, and bade them farewell, distri- buting his personal effects among them as sou venirs. He then stated his fate and declined to listen to any expostulations, calmly carrying out his determination when ready. During all the fighting the Admiral had been wherever the fire was hottest, and the writer says that, in view of what he finally did, he feels sure he hoped to be killed in action-Mercury.
HONGKONG.
The subject mostly talked about during the
week was the cold weather which has been ex-
perienced in Hongkong for some day. The change was sudden and not a few people suffered a cold in consequence. The upward tendency of the dollar was been a source of gratification. On Thursday afternoon the Sanitary Board met and resolved to prosecute coolie house masters who were not registered. The annual re- was laid port of the Sanitary Surveyor before the members. On the same day the an- 11 nual meeting of the Green Island Cement Co., Limited, was held, and on Saturday the share- holders of the Hongkong Hotel Co. Limited, held their half annual meeting. The Secretary of State has decided to grant members of the Hongkong Civil Service half their pay at the rate of 3s to the dollar while on duty and leave pay at 4s. to the dollar. On Friday evening the Volunteer dance took place in the City Hall and proved a great success. On Monday morning P.C. Cuthbert who arrived in Hong- kong only recently, committed sivicide at the Central Police Station. At the Criminal Sessions on Monday Wariam Singh was sent to prison for two years for unlawfully wounding 8 gunner ju the Asiatic Artillery. On the evening of the same day St. Patrick's Day was celebrated by a most enjoyable dance at the City Hall.
The Imperial New Year's Audiences passed off this year with more than the usual freedom from restraint. Each Minister, with his staff. was received separately and the Emperor spoke with unaccustomed freedom. Prince Kung was the mouthpiece and conversed with dignity and knowledge. As for the Emperor himself, he is described as physically weak, with a sallow and unsympathetic countenance and the most marked thing about him was an air of sadness. His Answers were, however, intelligent, and his voice was full and sonorous, and altogether, apart from a certain nervous air, the impression made was favourable. He is slight, with a sallow com- plexion and a large lower jaw, and at first sight his appearance is by no means prepossessing. His voice is, however, full and almost musical, and he took an intelligent interest in his sur roundings. The central figure of the Audience was, however, Prince Kung, who exhibited an aptitude for affairs with which he has not hither- to been credited. Each Minister was accompanied by his secretaries and interpreters, i so that the ceremony marked distinctly a new departure, which angurs well for the future.-Mercury.
According to the native papers, says the Mer- cury, many officials of Peking, fearing the ap- proach of the Japanese, bave petitioned to be allowed to visit their homes on the excuse of having aged parents to look after. This has occasioned the reversal of the old proverb, “The filial son is generally found in the poor family, and the faithful officer is found in time of war,' This is now rendered, “The filial son is shown in time of war, and the faithful officer appears amongst the poor.”
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H.M.S. Redbreast arrived on Monday from Bangkok,
There were 1,705 visitors to the City Hall Museum last week of whom 124 were Europeans. The Cattle Diseases, Slaughter-houses, and Markets Ordinance Amendment Ordinance has been confirmed.
The members of the Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders have issued invitations for a dance on the 29th inst.
The death rate last month was for the British and Foreign community (civil population) 18.3 and for the Chinese, 17.1.
The maximum temperature last month was 72.3, on the 27th, and the minimum 49.3, on the 6th. The rainfall amounted to 0.835 inch.
We understand that fifty fees have just been paid for the Oxford Local Examinations (Senior and Junior) and thirty-three for the Preliminary Examination, which is a new institution this year.
The Board of the New Balmoral Gold Mining Co.. Limited, on Friday received applications for a total of 7,108 shares. All tenders above $5 per share were allotted in fall and 50 per cent of those at $5.
[March 20, 1895
The British bark Alcides, which left Hong. kong on the 18th December last, arrived at New York on the 10th inst., thus making the voyage io 82 days. We believe this is the fastest ran ever made by a sailer from here to New York.
On Saturday afternoon the O. & O. steamer Coptic was opened to the public, and a large number of ladies and gentlemen visited this fine and American service, and sails for San Fran- ship. She replaces the Oceanic in the China sisco on the 20th inst.
The cold snap
of the last few days must have proved rather trying to the influenza patients. On the 14th inst, the maximum tem- perature was 76 and the minimum 70. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Observatory register, the temperature was 48.
We have received through Dr. Kerr, of Can- ton. Chinese work, in two volumes, entitled "Essentials of Obstetrics. Translated by Dr. Wan Tun Mo, for the Medical Missionary So- Translations of European city, Canton." medical works into Chinese must be of iucaloul- able benefit to the nation, and the activity displayed at the Canton Hospital in this direction ought to afford satisfaction to the numerous friends of that excellent institution.
We regret to have to report the death of Captain Harris, of the Douglas steamer Namoa, which occurred at Amoy on Friday night. Captain Harris had been in bad heal h for some time and on the last voyage of the steamer was compelled to remain behind at Amoy, suffering from in- flammation of the bowels, and peritonitis after- wards set. in. He leaves a widow and young family, for whom much sympathy will be felt. Captain Harris, who had held a command in the Douglas Company for the last twelve years, was esteemed by all who knew him and the members of the British Mercantile Marine Officers' Asso- ciation only a few weeks ago elected him their President.
The prospect of a plentiful water supply is brighter than it was at this time last year. It will be remembered that twelve months ago we experienced a prolonged drought, and it was con sidered by many that the low state of the re- servoirs had not a little to do with the spread of the plague. Just now, however, the reservoirs contain a very good supply, and the outlook for the period until the regular summer rains commence The supply is now is of a reassuring character. almost double what it was at the corresponding period last year. Of course it behoves everyone to see that the water is not wilfully wasted. particularly by the Chinese servants, who are very negligent in this respect.
We have received the Directory for Bangkok and Siam published at the Bangkok Times Office. It is somewhat late, but is no doubt on that account more correct, as so many changes year. Besides take place at the beginning of the the Directory proper it contains a great mass of useful information, Treaties up to date Rules of International Court, tables of exchange, his- torical, statistical, and commercial information. etc. It is clearly printed, but not over well
"Declaration of Friendship read, as we notice a made between Siam an Japan on the 23rd But such day of January of the Christian Era." minor defects do not detract from the usefulness of the book to those having business relations, with Siam.
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A most enjoyable dance was given by the Hongkong Volunteer Corps at the City Hall on Friday evening. His Excellency Lieut. General Barker arrived at half-past nine and was received by a guard of honour, composed of repre- sentatives of the Field Battery and the Maxim Gun Company, drawn up in the entrance hall. commenced immediately after- Dancing was wards and with the number of uniforms rooms pre- of all arms of the service, the sented an exceptionally brilliant appearance. St. George's Hall and half of St. Andrew's Hall were used for dancing, the other half of St. Andrew's Hall being reserved for refreshments. The decorations were of a martial character, guns being placed here and there, while the walls were adorned with stars of bayonets, the door- ways and windows being also draped with flags and bannerets, while on the staircase the pria- cipal feature was a sand battery. For this department we understand Sergeant Coyle and Private Hopkins were mainly responsible. The gallant Volunteers were most attentive hosts and made fil their guests thoroughly enjoy themselves.