December 19, 1895.]
a remarkable succession of fours to square leg, and eventually carrying out his bat for 79. Elliott bowled well in the early part of the in- nings, but he seemed to tire later and his four wickets eventually cost 15 runs a piece.
SCORE AND ANALYSIS. 1.K.C.C.
G. D. Campbell, H.K.R., b Vallings
E. Ezekiel, e Eccles, à Saunderson.
E. Mast, c James, Lowson
C. Percival, B.B., b Lowson
A. Anderson, 1.b.w., & Vallings
Capt. Baker Carr, R B., e sub, b Vallings
6. E. Holland, R.B., c Arbuthnot, & Vallings
IM.C. Elliott, R.S., c Dyson, b Lowson
R. Alexander, R.B.. b Vallings.
Col. Noel Clarke, O.S.D.,
H. Arthur, not nut
Extras
Vallings
Saunderson
Lowson
Total.
Lowson
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
:6
18
15
3
15
Overs Maid. Runs, Wides NB. Wicket,
17
37
6
I
22
2
11
1
28
GOLF CLUB.
Dr. J. A. Lowaon, e Cantabell, b Baker Carr
C. W. Knov, R.B, 6 Campbelt
Sir RK. Arbuthnet, R.N., r and 1 Elliott
Capt. Dyson, A. P.D., b Elbatt.
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good. From a scrimmage in front of goal, Sharp was forced to kick out. Thereupon the ball was returned, but it was again handled and sent away, but being returned again it was headed to and fro and finally went under the bar, the Army thus drawing first blood. This reverse at once stimulated the Club and they com- menced to improve, and on both wings attempts were made to avert defeat. Play went on for a quarter of an hour but the score was unaltered and the Company left the fold winning by one goal to nil.
HONGKONG KIFLE ASSOCIATION.
There was a very small attendance on Satur- day to compete for the Short Range Cup. The Cup was won for the third time by Major Wrottesley with a good score of 64, and it now becomes his own property. A new Cup will be started. The Spoon was won by Captain Palmer. The following were the best scores :--
200 300 Handi- To- yards, yards, cap, tal. 64 59
58
5 1
4
1*
3
Rer. Q. Vallings, Elliott
£
1.
Capt. Ercles, R.B., e Percival, b Elliott
50
56
Major Wrottesley
32
32
G. Stewart, b Alexander
1
Captain Palmer
31
28
L. Saunderson, R.B., not out
79
J. Andrew
24
6
Lieut. H. W. James, R.X., Percival
19
Capt. J. M. Stewart, R.B, e Anderson, b Campbell 21 Surg -Major Westett, A.M., ↳ Campbell
E. Robinson
32
21
6
Extras....
24
Total
24
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Orris. Maid. Rurs. Wides. N.B. Wicket.
Elliott
24
X
60
-1
Baker Carr
A
24
14
A
35
Anderson
1
23
Mast
+1
IN
Campbell
7.25 1
56
Clarke Percival.....
G
2
20
Alexander
X
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB . B COMPANY OF THE RIPle Brigade.
An early start was made on Thursday after noon on the Happy Valley when these two teams met for the first time to test their comparative fighting strengths. B Company has an excellent record and is probably the strongest Company in the Ride Brigade, The Club. for the first few minutes had to confine their attention solely to defence, for try as they would they could not get the bull away, although they were favoured by the wind. At length Mackay passing over to Tow nond, progress towards the desired end was made, but the former player finally shot it high over the bar. After the
THE INTER-COLONIAL SHOOTING
MATCH.
The following is Singapore's score in the Interport rifle match :
200 500 600 yds, yds. yds.
Lt. St. Clair, S.V.A. (Capt.[ 34° 33° 32 Surg. Mugliston, S.V.A.
Gunner Lawson, S.V.A.
Sergt. Woodward, R.E.
Bandmaster Wallace, 5th
Fusiliers
Sergt. Major Fraser, th
Fusiliers
Col. Pennefather. I.G.P. Captain Warren. R.A.
| Sergt. Morrison, S.A.A.
Lieut. De Bury. R.A
i
goal kick the Army made a rush up and owing to a mis-kick the Cluli's defence was completely broken down. A shot was taken but so hurriedly and aimlessly that Sharp had no difficulty in turning it away, although he had to concede a corner. Nothing came of the free kick, and again the Club had another opportunity, but once more Mackay shot over. A good attempt by the Company was spoilt just in time by Oliver. who managed to kick the hall away from its dangerous position, and when hurried by several opponents. Firth receiving the ball from a gaol kick took it well up the field, and finally passed to Campbell, who took a shot at goal. but his foot slipped, and the ball went wide. Again in another run but a few minutes afterwards this latter player had a good opportunity but again he sent the ball wide. The left wing of the Brigade just before half time made an excellent attempt and carried the ball but a few yards from the, corner flag. Here it was centred, but with such swiftness that it hounded from the foot of the centre-forward, who stood about three yards from the goal mouth, and went over the net. Cross- ing over. the Army at once took advantage of the wind, and the difference in their play was at once noticeable, and the kicking of the Club seemed to become feebler, although hard kicking would have proved of the greatest value. Whether it was the cold. or the hard ground, that was unfavourable to the Club cannot be said, but certainly their play now seemed to lack the dash and de- termination which was a little more prominent in the first half. The passing of the forwards was erratic and the tackling was by no means
Agg.
99
34 3 31
32 34
97
凝 AB
30 96
35 31
224
945
32 32
30
30 33
31 24
BEYER B BRA
CEA & AA**
31 24 25
326 318 290 901 The Singapore Free Press says: -- Sabjoined we give a full analysis of the total scores made by the members of the three trams, with two columns showing the differences respectively between Singapore and Shanghai and between Shanghai and Hongkong.
Singapore (Diff.) Shanghai (Diff.) Hong.
(plus 21
(minus 2) 99 21
98 5) 97 2) 93
1. 90
}
א!!
8. 97
1. 96
3. 95 6. 414 7. 92
9. 87 10. 83
{ 31
.97
96
92
91
tmins 2) (plus
6)
471
would at last get a day on which it could really show its shooting. The telegram with the Singapore score must have widely dissipated Shanghai's fond hope of a win and although we in Singapore did not know that Hongkong had been beateh by Shanghai, Hongkong did, and it must have yielded the Hongkong men & gentle excitement to see whether we should be first or second or third. From the fine scores done at all three places in practice it may be affirmed that, given good weather- the indispensable factor-the match will never henceforth be wou by a score much smaller than that compiled on Saturday by Singapore. Any- thing might happen in unfavourable weather, which has been Singapore's consistent ill luck till this occasion. It is a long lane that has no turn. ing. Hongkong has had a run of four years' luck, and may have come to believe in the per- manent possession of "good joss." For the sake of the general interest in the match it is haps as well that the run has been broken, and probably neither Hongkong nor Shanghai will grudge victory coming south to Singapore at last. And when the difficulty of nearly ap proaching highest possibles is considered, and it is seen that the margin of Singapore's victory is equal to conceding more than a handicap of
a magpie to each
of the next team. Shanghai. it will be admitted that the new rifle has set a higher standard of performance which is one that will have at least to be repeated, as nearly as possible, by what- ever team hopes to win next year.
man
per-
Speaking of that it is to be presumed, we suppose, that the match will revert to its normal date. April or May. in 1896. That is just inside of six months hence, and local rifle shots will do well to keep this prospect before them, and take care to keep in form. It will all be wanted
when the day comes.
CORRESPONDENCE.
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]
THE
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LIGHT REGULATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS..
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DEAR SIR.--As your paper is ever open to questions of a public nature. I venture to ask you to favour me with space in your valuable columns for the insertion of this letter. The paragraph referring to the Light" regulation in the China Mail of the 12th instant is so obviously nousonse and one sided that it requires no comment. There is, however, one statement in that paper which is more ridienlons than the rest and that is. Thus passengers in chairs or jinrickslas are not required now to have lamps of their own in addition to the ordinary vehicle lamps." Surely a mun in his right senses would not have written such nonsense. In the light regulation it is stated that one lamp is sufficient for twelve persons and as the vehicle coolie is for the time being a servant paid to carry the light for the passenger I should like to know whether any members of the Police Force have gone so far as to have arrested such persons. If they have, I am of
934 (plus 31) SCE (plus 6) 897 From this table it will be seen that each Siu-opinion they should be prosecuted for wrongful gapore mau had the advantage of his Shanghai arrest. Now that several branches of trade opponent with the exception of the No. 9's who have been brought to a standstill, and the busi- tied at 87. The disastrous effect of a "tail' ness of the colony bids fair to be iu the course must come home to the Hongkong team. when of time brought to the same plight. think it they realise that the first six Hongkong meu is high time for the representative of the Chi- beat the first six Shanghai men by 13 points. nese community in the Legislative Council to the last four Hongkong men losing to the do something for his countrymen. If this is last four Shanghai men by 19 points, leaving not a matter that he should take up, I don't Hongkong 6 points down to Shanghai. Again know what his duty is. As this matter not can be seau as we said yesterday, that it is only concerns the Chinese community, but also the rear-guard that often has most to do affects property and the Steamboat Company, with victory or defeat. The first six Singa- &c.. I trust that the other hon. unofficial mem- pore men beat the leading Shanghai and Hong-bers will take it up if the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai kong six by 23 and 10 points respectively, the
fails to do so. Thanking you in anticipation. last four Singapore men beat the last four of -I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully. Shanghai and Hongkong by 8 and 27 points respectively. From all which it follows that Hongkong will entertain sentiments" towards its tail, and though it will not mind the very substantial win of Singapore, it will not feel happy over Shanghai coming in ahead of it. When Shanghai again kue on Thursday that Hongkong had lost to the Northern Settle! ment it must have felt that it had victory in its grasp, not perhaps thinking that Singapore
L. C. S. Hongkong, 13th December, 1895.
instituted a
The Viceroy Wang Wen-shao has recently Bureau of Trade at Tientsin, and a large and handsome Chinese building is being erected for it near the French Concession. But what powers this Bureau will have and what will be its duties remains to be seen.— N. C. Daily News.