November 7 1895.]
therefore thrown back upon section 470 of the Act of 1894, which provides that the certificates of a master, chief officer, or engineer might only be suspended if the Court found that the loss of the ship, or the abandonment of the ship, or serious loss or damage to the ship, or loss of life, had been caused through his or their wrongful act or default. Mr. Low- der then pointed out that the vessel had
neither been lost nor abandoned, while there was
absolutely no evidence before the Court that the ship had been damaged at all. He submitted that Captain Walker's certificate could not be dealt with. He simply could not see what fault his client had committed which deserved more than a severe reprimand, and he confidently believed that beyond that the Court would not feel it their duty to go.
The chief officer wished to address the Court, but the President said he could not hear him.
The finding of the Court was as follows:- I.That up to the time of passing Noshima Light the Master appears to have navigated his ship with due care,
II. That after that point sufficient care was not taken in calculating the distance run by the shin.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
was in the thick of the fray throughout, encouraging, exhorting, and upbraiding as oc- casion required, yet though "his words were spears and arrows, and his tongue a sharp sword," he could by no means prevail. An innings of 71 calls for little comment of a com. plimentary nature. Eccles and Sercombe Smith were the only batsmen who made show, the former contributing a well played 32
any
and the latter 15 before he once more succeeded
is stopping a straight 'un with his leg. Chris- tian and Gillingham were the most successful bowlers, the latter performing the "hat trick,"
Thesiger, Anton, and Firth were the chief con- and getting 5 wickets for 16 runs. Campbell, tributors to the total of the Under 30's, the two latter carrying the score from 106 to 190 before Firth was bowled by Maitland. Anton carried out his bat for a well played 54.
By the courtesy of Major Faithful and the officers the band of the Hongkong Regiment played upon the ground during the afternoon.
SCQRE AND ANALYSIS. OVER THIRY.
FIRST INSINGS. Eecles, Gillingham Rende, c Toesiger, & Chuti n Tarvers, st. Paley, b Christian E. Mast, e nnd b Firt
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III. That owing primarily to this neglect F Maitland, e Firth, ↳ Chris- the Master was let into an error of judgment in mistaking Mela Head for Sunosaki.
IV.-That the casualty was due entirely to this error of judgment on the part of the Master.
V.-That the conduct of the First Officer, Mr. Tillson, is commended for having paid due regard to the navigation of the ship and for having drawn the Master's attention to the fact that the ship was too near the land and should not have been hauled up so soon.
VI.-That after the casualty everything ap- pears to have been done that was necessary for securing the safety of the ship and passengers.
VII. That the Second Officer, Mr. Beck- man, was drowned in performing his duty of launching and getting ready the boats and that all available measures were taken to save his life.
VIII.-The Court, considering that the Master's mistake, though a serious one, is the first made by him during a service extending over fourteen years in command, are of opinion that a severe reprimand will meet the justice of the case, and he is hereby reprimanded accord- ingly. The conduct of the rest of the officers and crew is free from blame.
IX-That the expenses of this Court, amount- ing to £8 128. 61., be paid by the Master.
The Court was composed as follows:-Mr. J. C. Hall, H.B.M. Consul, President; Capt. E. Street, Ravenna; Capt.*W. A. Evans, Mon- mouthshire; and Capt. R. Macgregor, Guildhall. Mr. J. F. Lowder appeared for Captain Walker, and Mr. B. C. Howard, agent of the O. & 0. Company, also watched the enquiry.
CRICKET.
OVER 30 v. UNDER 30.
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Although it will probably be readily admitted that a man is in his cricket prime at or about thirty, it is undoubtedly the fact that Dame Fortune (a woman. and ever fickle with her favours) has but seldom smiled upon the senior players, and for the last three or four years the oldsters have had to put up with a beating at the hands of their younger rivals. It may per- haps be explained by the fact that the younger generation has adopted the system of modern warfare more completely, and more fully recog nises that the place for the leader is in the tent rather than in the field. He studies the motions of the adversary from off, controlling every
of the movement bodies under his command, and frustrating every effort of the forces opposed to him. These were the tactics adopted by the leader of the Under 30 on Saturday. Whilst the battle was at its fiercest and victory was yet unassured, he was in his tent (in Queen's Road), devising stratagems and contriving toils; yet when an armistice was proclaimed in the middle of the day for a brief period and victory was almost within grasp, he found time to join his forces, to animate them with encouraging words, and to stimulate them by precept, and especially by example, to partake of the viands that had been prepared for their refreshment. Sercombe Smith, on the other hand (of the old school),
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FOOTBALL.
349
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB v. KOWLOON FOOTBALL CLUB.
Football being a pastime which is indulged in regardless of climatic conditions, a number of spectators on Thursday afternoon proceeded to the Happy Valley to witness the tug of war be- tween these two teams. The ground was damp. and very slippery, otherwise the exhibition would have been much finer. Kowloon kicked at once in their off, but found the ball quarters, where it remained for several minutes until Henderson relieved by lusty kick. Then visits were interchanged, mortifying falls occurring to players of both sides on account of the recent rain. Several times when good openings presented themselves good run by Mackay in his usual form took the the ground prevented further progress.. A
ball to the goal line, where centring it fell but a few yards from the goal month, where it was shot forward, but Knight removed it promptly to a less dangerous neighbourhood. Miley for Kowloon then passed to his left and being returned matters looked serious until Ezekiel rose to the occasion and removed the unwelcome intruder, sending the ball to the left, where Camp- bell and Firth, skilfully avoiding all obstacles, took it right down and ultimately it was brought to rest in the desired locality by the former player. Restarting, Kowloon set to work to recover the lost point and if it had not been for the excel- lent play of Davies and Ezekiel their attacks would have been much more serious. A pass from Lapsley well forward enabled his forwards to get into a good position, from which Miley taking a close shot recovered the missing point. Crossing over the game became very fast, each side doing its best to prevent a draw. The attacks of Kowloon now became more fre- quent and on several occasions Machell had to save, which he did well and ably. The Club's opponents kept as far up as possible and whenever the ball fell to them towards the end of the game it required con- siderable skill in tackling and judgment in kicking to send it to safer quarters. In an attack the ball was sent along the ground to the goal. Machell returned it, but again it fell to him and was again roturned to mid-field, where Lapsley taking a kick, after having dribbled a short distance, sent the ball just to the side of the post, it glancing from Erekiel's head. Gow then put in an excellent corner, the ball again going behind from a Club player. This corner proved fruitless and an attack was made on the opposing citadel, from which a corner had to be conceded. Arnould placed the ball well, but the defence was too strong and nothing resulted. Thus the contest The entries for the above Cup amounted in waged in a pleasing manner from end to end, all to twenty-four, which shows a slight increase
both teams playing an excellent forward game. A notable kick from the centre of the field was on previous monthis, although the number of returns is not corresponding high. Accurate taken by Henderson, which sent the ball out- play was very necessary on Saturday and Mon-side the enclosure by a few inches only. Just day in order to avoid the numerous cricket and football matches, but no casualties are reported up to date The result of the competition shows Anton, who will consequently have to play an- a tie between Mr. C. H. Gree and Mr. A. S. other round to decide the pops ssion of the Cup. Mr. Grace wins the Sweepstakes, for which Mr. 100 are given below :- Anton did not enter. The net scores of under
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HỘNGKONG GOĻI CLUB.
CAPTAIN'S Ctr.
Cur.
Mr. A. S. Anton Mr. C. H Grace Mr. H. L Dalrymple Mr. C. W. Spriggs Capt. A. G. Ferguson, R.B. 10:3
Col. The O'Gorman,
D.A.A.G... Mr. C. Palmer
Major Thomas, D.A.A.G... Mr. G. W. F. Playfair.
Mr. W. J. Saunders.
2
1
101
15
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101
15
197
10
105
18
14
114
24 90
104
11
93
112
18
94
116
18
118
18
100
101 15
86
88
SWEEPSTAKES.
Mr. C. H. Grace Mr. H. L. Dalrymple Mr. G. W: F. Playfair..
98 10 116 18
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The steamer Weiland, which was scuttled at Singapore to extinguish a fire on board, was floated on the 26th October.
before half time Mackay took the ball op and passed to the centre from the touch line. The ball went high into the air and fell to Firth, who sent in a shot which beat Knight. Some few seconds afterwards a player called "offside," but the objection was at once Thus a good game ended, the overruled. Club winning by two points to one. The re- turn match will be played in a few weeks and a very fine exhibition by these excellent teams will then be witnessed.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
There was a smaller attendance of members than usual on the 26th inst. to compete for the Short Range Cup, which was won by Major Wrottesley. the Spoons being taken by Lieut. Webber, Sergeant Shearing, and Capt. Palmer. The following were the best scores :-
500 600 Handi- To- yds. yds. cap.
tal. 30 34
Lieut. Webber Major Wrottesley... 34 Sergeant Shearing.. 32 Captain Palmer.. 28 Private Wilson
30
30
29
25
64
64