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motives you had in making the presentation, and not that I feel myself worthy of so much con- sideration at your hands. I have striven to do my duty to the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders, but I have with much regret to acknowledge that I have not been with you at your meetings so frequently as I ought, having had so many other calls on my time; still, al- though I have been absent from some of your meetings I have been present at others, and I assure you that I not only received much valu- able and interesting information from many of the papers that were read, but I also passed some very pleasant and agreeable evenings amongst you. (Applause) I am proud indeed to have en- joyed the honour of being the President of this useful and well managed Institute and I sincerely trust that it will continue to flourish and pros- per in its sphere of usefulness. (Applause.) Per mit me now to say a few words on a subject which may not be altogether out of place at a gather- ing such as I now see before me.
It takes every grade of society to make the complete whole; one class is just as necessary as the other in carry- ing forward enterprises whether great or small, and how plainly do we see this manifested in our professiou. Take the construction of a modern marine steam engine. A certain grade of mind is essential to work out the mathematical formula for the necessary strength and proportions of its various parts, and to prepare the plans necessary for the specifications and guidance of the workman. Another class will act
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and fore. men to see that the several parts are carefully machined and accurately fitted together, while still another grade will supply the physical force and energy of the skilled workmen; thus in assoiated labour each grade of mind does its appropriate work. We could not dispense with either class, and all merit due consideration. Each class being thus dependent one upon the other all should labour in harmony together and the workman should at all times zealously guard his employer's interest, be regular in attendance, and most attentive to the duties entrusted to him. He should make his work a study he should give it thought, as thereby he renders his ser- vices so much more valuable, and his compensa- tion in the end will be so much better. Probably if trustworthy and energetic he may be advanced to a higher position in the service or may be recommended for pronation in some other field. It is certain. at any rate, if he proves bimself a competent assistant, he is the more likely in time himself to become the manager of others. Employers through kindness and encouragement may do much towards making the subordinate worthy and competent, and the other hand the
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thoroughly understand the duty which he is expected to perform, and then he should make up his mind to execute it to the letter; and when once there is a definite understanding on his part as to what is explicitly required, know from a long experience that the instructions given will be faithfully carried out, and that a word of encouragement is seldom if ever lost on those who have to bear the heat and burden of the day. With regard to the remark made by Mr. Main that on my return home I would in all pro- bability be thrown into contact with the pre- sidents of similar societies in England and Scot- land, I think that is more than likely, and I shall certainly not forget to carry out his sug- gestion and speak a good word for this Institu tion to those that I may meet at home. (Ap- plause.) I know it will be of interest to the en- gineers at home to know that an Institute of this kind has been established in Hongkong and that it has made such eminent progress. I think it must be a source of great satisfaction to everyone connected with this Institute to see the progress you have made, the large number of very respectable members you have upon your roll, and the flourishing condition in which you find your finances. (Applause.) I am sure that while I am in England or Soot- land, if not with you in the body--making use of an old metaphor-I will be with you in the spirit. (Applause.) And I trust you will continue to have those papers brought forward as fre- quently as you have had in the past, and perhaps the subjects will be equally interesting as those we have already had the pleasure of listening to. I do not know if the labours of the the Commit- tee have yet come to a conclusion, but I hope I will soon have the pleasure of knowing the name of the successful writer, or successful student,
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I might say. Whichever of them receives the decision, I am sure by bidiligence and in- telligence he has shown himself worthy of the medal. (Applause.) I now thank you, gentlemen, most kindly for the very good wishes you have expressed through Mr. Main. I hope I shall en- joy my trip home, and that it will benefit my health to the extent you all wisb. (Applause).
The smoking concert, which followed the pre- sentation, was very enjoyable, and there was not a dull moment during the whole of the evening. The programme was a most attractive one, and encores were frequently demanded. Mr. G. G. Brady and Mr. C. T. Robinson supplied the comic element, and, as usual, they succeeded in evoking roars of laughter. Both dressed in character and each song was received with well merited applause, Mr. Brady also recited “The Midnight Charge in very fine style, and Mr. Robinson, in addition to his comic songs, sang The Bugler with considerable ability. The remaining artists who contributed to the conviviality of the evening were Messrs. G. F. Krall, W. Robinson, Jas. R Mudie, J. Kirkpatrick, H. B. Bridger, J. Wad- dell, J.B. Crew, and Isbell.
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The proceedings were brought to a close by a hearty vote of thinks to Mr. C T. Robinson, who is about to leave the colony and to whose efforts the excellence of the concert was due.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS' RIFLE MEETINGO
[April 11, 1895
FOR SEVEN VOLLEYS, Kneeling, at 300 yards
(prize from prize fand)
Sergeant Maitland'e sub-division Sergeant Lowrie's Sergeant Hayward's Sergeant Coyle's
Total.
89
28
85873
20
Sergeant Sanders' (2 men short) TOTAL NET SCORE, 7 rounds at 200 yards ·
(three prizes presented by the Ladies of the Community, per Miss Barker)
Gunner Shepherd Sergeant Lowrie Sergeant Sanders Gunner Hopkins Gunner Wilkinson Corporal Thompson
Total.
26
21
TOTAL NET SCORE-7 rounds at 300 yards; open to Members nominated by a Lady. (Twelve prizes presented by Sergeants Field Battery, Sergeants Maxim Gun Co., Capt. Jackson, Messrs. J. D. Humphreys, R. Cooke, Wang Hing, R. Shewan, H. U. Jeffries, L. Martel, Kruse & Co, Kelly & Walsh, and Battery Sergeant-Major.)
Nominator.
Miss Plummer
Mrs. Lowrie...
Mrs. G. P. Lammert
Mrs. Stewart
Miss Rutter
Miss Shepherd Miss Brost Miss. Lammert Miss Bevan
Miss Ross...
Miss Barker
Nominee. Score. Gunner Smyth 27 Sergeant Lowrie 27
.......Gr. G. P. Lammest 26
....Gunner Stewart 26
........Gunner Rutter 25
....Gunner Shepherd 22
.Gunner White 22
.......................Corpl. E. F. Lammert 22
Mrs. G. E. Lammert...
Gunner Hand 21 €
...Gunner Wilkinson 21
Capt. Murray 21 .Gr. T. W. Lammert 90
The following are the results of the Volun teer Rifle Meeting held on Saturday, the 23rd, TOTAL BULL in all events (prize by Captain and Saturday, the 30th March :- HANDICAP, 200 yards (prize by Lieut. Adam.
son); 7 rounds.
Corporal Firth Gunner Stewart Gunner Toppin Gunner Rutter... Gunner Crombie Sergeant Lowrie ...
Score. Pts. Total. 20 4 93
32 0
32
25
32
27
31
25
6
31
30
0 30
HANDICAP. 400 yards (prize by Lieut. Chap-
man); 7 rounds.
Score. Pts. Total. 32 3 35 39
Gunner Henderson ........ Gunner Crombie
Gunner T. W. Lammert Sergeant Hayward Gunner Stewart Gunner Shepherd..
27 6
31
31
31
31
0
31
31
31
HANDICAP, 500 yards (prize by Lieutenant
Machell; 7 rounds.
Sergeant Brown Gunner Deas........ Gunner Henderson Gunner Shepherd Gunner Crombie
Sergeant Hayward AGGREGATE
Score. Pts. Total. 29 3 32 26 6 32
25
31
25
30
32
31
31
30
HANDICAP; 200, 400, and 500
yards (1st prize by Captain McCallum, 2nd prize by Mr. D. R. Sassoon, 3rd prize from prize fund); 7 rounds at each range.
Gunner Henderson Gunner Crombie. Gunner Shepherd B.-S.-M. Duncan.......... Sergeant Lowrie Gunner T. W. Lammert
Murray)
Gunner Shepherd Gunner Stewart
Gunner G. P. Lammert Tie
Tio
Sergeant Lowrie
Gunner T. W. Lammert...
B..S.-M. Duncan
.93
.17
Gunner Shepherd having resigned this event,
the tie will be shot off for the prize. CONSOLATION EVENT Prize presented by Cap
tain E. Burnie. (Not yet finished.) AGGREGATE NET SCORE at, 200, 400, and 500
yards open to Drill Instructors only.
200. 400. 500. Total. 18 30 22 70 17 27 23 67 16 24
Sergeant-Major Spencer... Master Gunner Duggan Corporal Round......
13 58
A Challenge between the Field Battery and Maxim Gun Co. Conditions. 10 men a side and the eight highest scores to count. Chal- lenge Cup presented by H.E. Lieut.-Gen
Barker.
Won by the Field Battery. Teams
Sergt. Brown
63
FIELD BATTERY. B.-S.-M. Duncan
MACD GUk Go.
78
Capt. Murray
79
Sergt. Hayward...... 88
Sergt. Maitland
77
Corporal Firth........
Sergt. Lowrie...
91
Corporal Thompson. 83
Corp. Soonderam
82
Gunner Smyth....
Score. Pts. Total.
77 20 77 13
97
Gunner Stewart.. Gunner Rutter Gunner White
89
Gunner Shepherd
74
Gunner G. Lammert 93
84
Gunner T, Lammert.
95
91 D
91
663
635
82
88
Won by 28 points.
83
87
83 3 86
Gunner Shepherd having resigned this event, the third prize is carried off by the fourth man. AGGREGATE NET SCORE; Championship Cup,
and 2nd prize presented by Mr. D. Gillies, 7 rounds at 200, 400, and 500 yards open to Members of the Field Battery only.
:
Gunner Stewart.... Sergeant Hayward
Sergeant Lowrie
200. 400. 500. Total.
H.K.V.C. CHAMPIONSHIP CUP, presented by Hon. J. J. Keswick. To be won two years in succession before becoming the property of the holder.
Gunner G. P. Lammert Sergeant Lowrie Gunner Shepherd Gunner Stewart...
Sergeant Hayward
32
31 22 185
Gunner White
23
31 30 84
30
23
25
83
27
20
26
82
23
32 25
80
B-S.-M. Duncan Gunner Henderson Corporal R. F. Lammert... 22 28 27 77 AGGREGATE NET SCORE(Championship Cup, presented by Mr. T. Jacksou; 2nd prize by Mr. A. Woolley); 7 rounds at 200, 400, and 500 yards; open to members of the Maxim Gun Company only.
200, Gunner E. C. Shepherd... 29 127 Gunner T. W. Lammert Gunner Crombie :
Gunner G. P. Lammert Corporal Firth Gunner Landale
300. 400. 500. Total.
31
28 34 93
27 33 31
28 30 31
31
31 32 25 27 30 29 26 29 84
ENCOURAGEMENT Cup. for 2nd and 3rd class Shots. (Handicap) Prize presented by the Hon. E. R. Belilios.
Ganner Crombie
200. 400. 500. Total.
31 33 31 95
NET SCORE-150 yards; 7 rounds; for Signal. lers and Trumpeters. Prize prosented by Mr. G, C. Cox.
Signaller C. Hance
400. 500. Total.
31 31 91 31 25 83 125 27 22
Signaller H. B. Skertchley'
Trumpeter Sanders
Signaller E. Sayer....
25
77
Signaller J. Hance
74
23 20
24
73
HANDICAP 200, 400, 500 yards (prize presented by members of the Corps); open to Officers only.
Captain McCallum... Captain Murray
200. 400. 500. Pts. Total.
26
21 27
19
99 21 24 16 6
67
23
20
19
17
14
We (Hyogo News) understand that the Revs. M. L. Gordon, of Kyoto, and A. D. Hail, of Osaka, have left Hiroshima for the occupied dis- tricts of China, they having received special per- mission to make the trip as representatives of the Christians of Japan to enquire after the wel- fare of the troops.
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