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December 19, 1895.]
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY-I repeat irre Romano. Consul Gen. for Portugal, Mr. A sponsible chatterers whose names the hon. mein-Ross, Hon. Commander R. Murray Rumsey, ber refuses to give and whom therefore we can R.N.. Lient.-Colonel C. H. St. Paul. RB., Mr. only regard as unknown quantities. Again ID. R. Sassoon. Mr. R. Shewan. Mr N. A. say they are irresponsible chatterers and their Siebs, Mr. Herbert Smith, Hou, J. H. Stewart- statements are invented. I now beg to more Lockhart, Hon. A. K. Travers, Commander the third reading of the Bill.
Tuunard. R.N.. Hon. T. II. Whitehead, Mr. A. G. Wise, Mr. A. Woolley.
The ACTING COLONIAL seconded.
TREASURE
Bill read the third time. All the unofficial members voted against it.
Committee.--Hon. II. E. Wodehouse. Hon. C. P. CHATER—ÁS a matter of form I C.M.G., Chairman., Messrs. (!. M. Adamson, E. must oppose the third reading of the Bill.
Bischoff, G. L. Duncan, R. F. Lammert. Capt. D. F. MacCarthy. R.E., W. Marhell, W. H. Potts, M. A. A. Souza, W. Armstrong (Hon. Treasurer). E. D. Sanders (Hou. Serretary.)
Judges of the Rowing Races:-Mr. R. K. Leigh, Hou. Commander W. C. II. Hastings. R.N.
THIRD READINGS.
The Council read for a third time and passed the Bill entitled “An Ordinance to amend the Widows and Orphans Pensions Ordinances of 1890 and 1891 (No. 30 of 1890 and No. 18 of 1891)," and the Ordinance to authorise in cer- tain cases judicial investigation into the causes of fires.
ADJOURNMENT.
are all
His EXCELLENCY-Gentlemen, we entitled to Christmas holidays. I adjourn the Council to this day month. (Applause).
HONGKONG REGATTA.
FIRST DAY THURSDAY, 12TH DECEMBER.
The weather which attended the pening of the annual Hongkong Regatta on Thursday was such as would have delighted the hearts of foot- ball players and spectators, but it was certainly not the sort of weather one reasonably expects to have associated with rowing sports. For December the wind was bitingly cold, and it is questionable whether such unreasonable climatic conditions have ever before attended this great and popular meeting. But notwithstanding this serious adverse circumstance a very large number of residents mustered on the flagship Torrisdale, which had been very kindly lent for the occasion, and they remained there, Casa- bianca like. until the last race had been rowed. The band of the Hongkong Regi ment played many excellent selections and considerably enlivened what would probably bave otherwise proved a very dull day.
north cold, searching
wind blew the whole time, and the surface of the water was considerably disturbed; but, fortunately. the wind blew from the direction of the starting point to the finish. The most important races were for the Chairman's Cup and the Ladies" Prize, both of which proved an upset of “Oars- man 8 predictions; but it must be urged as an excuse for that prophet's errors that R. F. Lani- mert was not at all well, and it was physically impossible for him to display his best form. The racing was really very enjoyable, although of course high class rowing could not he ex- pected to be witnessed when the sea was in such a turbulent state. The finest finish of the day was in the last event, which was won by the Bank crew, who, after a splendid race, got home by about an eighth of a length from the merchants" boat. Before the races commenced the officials had tiffin on the flagship, and the meal, which was supplied from Thomas's Grill Room, was a parti- cularly tasty one and it was served in an ex- ceptionally smart manner. Mention should also be made of the hospitality of Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart and Mrs. Lockhart on the launch set apart for the starters, umpires, and the members of the Press-a hospitality which the piercing wind made doubly welcome and enjoyable. During the afternoon Miss Black, in a neat speech, presented the Ladies' prize to the win- ners, who were loudly cheered.
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The following were the officials:----
Starter. Mr. W. H. Potts.
Umpires-Hon. J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, Mr. C.H. Grace, rowing. Mr. G. C. Anderson, Yachts. Open Sailing Boats, Mr. E. Burnie,
Jadge of the Sailing Races.—Conimander Tunnard, R.N.
Time-keeper. Mr. T. F. Hough. LIGHT GIGS; open to regular Chinese crews of the same long or office. Boats must carry a European coxswain. Boats to be passed by the Committee. Distance, one mile. Time allowance, seconds per oar. 1st prize. 810; 2nd prize. 85.
Two boats-one from the Victor Emnuuel and the other from the gun wharf-started, and the race, thanks to the energetic work of the cox- swain, who beat time with an enormous pair of hard-hitting fists, ended in a win for the Victor Emanuel boat. The winning crew maintained a very good stroke, the time at the finish being
to the minute. Time -8 mins. 18! secs. CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE CUP: for Four Oars. Cup to be held by the winning crow for one year, but to remain the property of the Club. Distance, one mile and a half. Entrance, $10, To be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.
Shamrock."
Station No. 2-White.
Bow, A. A. Alves No. 2. J. C. Cameron No. 3, G. Mollison Stroke. J. B. Grimes Cox, P. Hyndnun
Victoria.
9st. Abs.
Station No. 1-Black and Pink.
Bow, T. Meck
No. 2. E. Thonert
No. 3. E. Bischoff
Stroke. R. F. Lammert
Cox. F. II. Kew
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· Kornblumq
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corps of the Garrison or to European crews of any of H.M vessels or to European mem- bers of the police force. Entrance, $1. Dis- tance, one mile Boats to be approved of by the Committee. Time allowance 8 seconds per our. Four boats must start for two prizes. 1st prize, $15, 2nd prize, $10. Rifle Brigade C Co., 6-oared, yellow flag. 1 Royal Engineers" Royal Engineer,"
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6-oared, crimson blue and crimson yellow grenade in centre of blue. Royal Artillery+35th Company," 6-oared. Victor Emanuel" Constance," 6-oared, blue
with white VE flag. Hongkong Police-"Peeler," 6-oared, blue and
white
The Royal Engineers and the Police boats were the first to take the lead, the former boat pulling 44 to the minute. The police were soon in difficulties and they were overtaken by the Rifle Brigade crew. who were pulling a very close tussle with the Royal Engineers, whom they passed just before reaching the winning point and were named the winners. Time,
mius. 21 secs. SNAKE BOATS; jopen to Chinese Snake boats. Distance, one mile. 1st prize, 88; 2nd prize, S5; 3rd prize 3. Eight boats to start for three prizes.
Sevon boats competed. As usual the race was a very amusing one and afforded a very good subject for a prehistoric regatta picture. But though the craft were somewhat rudely constructed the Chinese crews pulled fairly well, and the time recorded was 8 mins. 40 secs. LADIES PRIZE: presented by the Ladies of
Hongkong. For four oars. Distance one mile. Entrance. $10. To be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.
Station No. 2 White Crimson, Sky Blue Sash.
Bow. L. A. Rose
"Leek.
No. 2, W. A. Stopani No. 3, G. Mollison Stroke, J. B. Grimes Cox. F. W.: White
Shamrock."
K
9st. llb.
11st. 9lbs.
12st. 3lbs.
10st. 4lbs.
9st. Olb.
Station No. 3-Red and White Hoops.
Bow. A. H. Barlow...
10st. 12lbs.
11st. 11lbs.
12st. 6lbs.
12st. 4lbs.
9st.
4lbs.
Victoria."-3
Station No. 4-Red, Blue, and Old Gold.
11xt. 90s.
12st. 3lbs,
Jost. 4lbs.
No. 2. W. B. O. Stewart
st.
6lbs.
No. 3. E. D. Sanders
Stroke, H. Skott
Cox, A. A. Alves......
10x1. Glbs.
11st. Sibs.
11st. 10lbs.
Bow. H. McPhail
10st. 4lbs.
11st. lbs.
st.
No. 2. G. White
10st. 4lbs.
7lbs.
Nb. 3. C. Crispin
11st. 12lbs.
Stroke. J. M. Henderson
12st. 2lbs.
Cox, G. L. Duncan
10st. 10lbs.
10st. lb.
11st. Sibs.
Station No. 5-Black, Pink Sash.
11st. 4lbs. Just. Slbs.
Ust.
Bow, T. Meek
10st. 6lbs.
No. 2, F. Lammert
10st. 8lbs.
oll.
11st. 4lbs.
10st. 12lbs.
9st. Olb.
:
Station No. 3-Blue and White Stripes.
Bow. C. G. Kliuck No. 2. W. A. Stopani No. 3. G. C. Hayward Stroke. F. Lammert
Cox, R. Henderson
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· Thistle,"
Station No. -Red and White Hoops. Bow. L. A. Rose
No. 2. E. E. Deacon No. 3. W. B. O. Stewart Stroke, H. Skott
Cox. F. W. White.
- Leek." Station No. 5-Blue. Bow. A. H. Barlow... No. 2. D. F. MacCarthy No. 3. G. H. Potts .. Stroke. E. D. Sanders
Cox. A. E. Alves...
SHAMROCK
VICTORIA...
Kornblume."
Stroke. R. E; Lammert
No. 3, G. C. Hayward
Cox, G. A. Caldwell
Station No. 1-Navy Blue and White Sash.
Thistle."
St.
Ilb.
Iost. 7lbs.
Ust. 11lbs.
Bow. J. M. E. de Carvalho
12st.
9st. olb.
4hs.
No. 2. T. Cohsunji
No. 3, G. H. Potts
10st. 12lbs.
Test. Halbs.
1st. 11lbs. 12st. Glbs, 9st. Olb.
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President, His Excellency Sir William Robin. A very good start was obtained, and Sanders son, K.C.M.G. Stewards.-Hou. E. R. Belilios. was the first to get away. F. Lammert being C.M.G.. Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving.. Major, the most prominent amongst the others, pulling Garnett Botfield. R.A., Commodore G. T. a strong, steady stroke. But ere long Grimes | H. Boyes, R.N., Hon. C. P. Chater, came up with a fine swing and for some distance His Hon. The Chief Justice. Sir Fielding | he and F. Lammert were abreast, and Sanders Clarke, Mr. R. Cooke. Mr. G. B. Dodwell, was left behind, being overtaken by R. F. Lam- Major Faithfull, Hon. W M. Goodman.mert, who soon gradually overhauled his brother. Mr. R. M. Gray, Mr. J. D. Humphreys, and a good race ensued between Shamrock and Mr. W. E Hunt, United States Consul, Mr. Victoria. About three quarters of the course T. Jackson, Mr. J. Kramer, Mr. J. H. Lewis, had been covered when Grimes went away at a Mr. C. von Loeper, German Consul. Mr. St. very fast pace and having obtained a long lead C. Michaelsen. Mr. H. N. Mody, Colonel he won with comparative ease, Time, 10 mins. Mulloy, R.E., Mr. José de Navarro, Spanish 53 secs. Consul, Lient-Colonel The O'Gorman. Surg. Colonel Preston, Mr. W. H. Ray, Mr. A. G.
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LIGHT GIGS; open to European non-commis- sioned officers and men of any regiment or
,
Stroke, C. G. Klinck Cox. F. Hi Kew
LEEK... SHAMROCK VICTORIA
10st. Olb.
10st. 5lbs.
11st. 11lbs.
10st. Olb.
9st. 7lbs.
1.
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There was considerable delay in starting this race, and even when the gun was fired the boats were not in a straight line. However, the starter could not wait more than half an
hour, as time had already been considerably encroached upon. R. F. Lammert was the first to show the way, but Henderson and Grimes were not very long in robbing him of the premior position, and after going half the course he gave up altogether. By this time Skott had got his boat well up. and soon took second position. Henderson having dropped back Grimes's men were evidently in slightly
long splendid condition and they easily took a lead, winning by half a dozen lengths from Skott. Time 6 min. 56 secs. LIGHT GIGS open to European non-com. missioned officers and men of any regiment or corps of the Garrison, or to European crews of any of HM. vessels, or to European mem-
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