December 22, 1897.]
less it will soon improve, these intrusions being of common occurrence in the best reefs in all districts.
Olivers Battery. The new battery was started on the 11th instant and went remarkably well for a new plant. Of course there were a few slight alterations to make, bolts to tighten; this is always the case, especially with a heavy head battery, but on the 16th was working splendidly and we looked forward to a continuous and suc- cessful run, when suddenly the spar wheel on the cam shaft broke and brought everything to a standstill. The cause of this breakage was a large flaw inside the casting, which it was impossible to discover until after the wheel broke. Another and much heavier and stronger wheel is now on the way and will arrive to-mor- row and crushing will be at once resumed.
THE YAH
LOONG COTTON SPINNING CO., LIMITED.
The first ordinary meeting of shareholders in this company was held at Shanghai on the 8th December, at the offices of the Russo-Chinese Bank. Mr. J. S. Fearon presided and there were also present:-Messrs. A Werth, Wang Kiah Zur (Directors), W. A. C. Platt (Legal Adviser), C. W. Wrightson, H. W. Daniel, Collingwood, Wehrung. Rodewald, A-bee, Hung-kee, and Soey Foong,
Mr. C. W. Wrightson having been appointed secretary to the meeting, the Chairman said Gentlemen, this meeting purely a formal one, and is called to conform with the Hong- kong Ordinance, which requires that a meeting shall be held within four months of the formation of the Company. On taking over the mill from Chang Kee we had many difficulties to contend with, especially in the reorganisation of the system of working from the practically Chinese methods that then prevailed. I am glad to say that this difficulty has now been overcome, and everything is running smoothly. As we ex- peated, all of the spinning machinery required extensive overhauling, and this is now being gradually done under the superintendence of a new fitter lately arrived from England. On going into the question of the extension of the mill, it has been found that no addi- tion to the building is necessary, as by a rearrangement of the present machinery and replacing a portion of the ring frames in the upper story, the number of spindles can be increased to about 20,500, at a very moderate outlay. The quality of the yarn we produce, I am pleased to say, is satisfactory and the prices obtained compare favourably with those current for the product of the other mills under foreign management. The result of the first year's working of the company will be known to us by October next, and I therefore propose: "That the first annual general meeting of the Company should be held in October, 1898, here or in such other place in Shanghai as the Board shall appoint."
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Creagh showing up conspicuously, but Drew, who was playing better than we have ever seen him, again saved, and Wood and Spencer getting well away the latter hit a goal from a very difficult shot at the Stable end. Immediately on restarting Wood got away with the ball and once more landed it between the posts. This was shortly followed by a subsidiary by Landale and another goal by Creagh, the ball having been well centred for him by Burney. The bell then rang, the score being—Club, two goals and one subsidiary; The Regt, two goals.
F Lammert, b Rawson 4 b Robinson
3 not out CT Kew, b Robinson LA Rose, b Robinson
A. Uphill, b Rawson J. Carvalho, b Rawson L. D'Almada E Castro, o
Robinson, b Rawson L. E. Brett, not out J. Tuohy, o Isaacke b
Robinson
Extras
Total
Rawson
1
7
8
2
8 b Robinson
15 b Crawford
毕
Extras
491
34 14
20
Total for 4 wkts... 157
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Overs. Maid. Rnns. Wides. N.B. Wickets.
88
First Innings.
19
7
33
18
5
42
Second Innings.
17
4
75
17
3
54
3
19
Robinson Crawford Dalrymple..... 8
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
R Isaacke, b F. Lammert..
20
KW Mounsey, c D'Almada, bR F Lammert 13. H Rawson, R.N., b R. F Lammert Capt Carey, 1.b.w., b R F Lammert
S Robinson, 1.b w, b R. F. Lammert
F. H Gascoyne, R N., b Tuohy
D. Dalrymple, R N., run out..
The second period was much faster and 8 better game all round, all the players showing Robinson better form. Burney (now playing 2) hit a goal, but off-side was given against him. Landale now gave an exhibition of his near-side play, at which he is at times brilhant; but we are in- clined to think that he is too foud of it and often takes a near-side stroke when the off-side would pay far better, as it is impossible to put nearly as much force into a stroke on the near, side. Nevertheless, he scored a very fine goal on the near-side. Drew again was well to the fore and mainly assisted Wood in crediting the Regiment with another goal. Landale once more made some very good near-side hits but here certainly the off-side should have been we think he would brought into play and bave scored a goal instead of a subsidiary. After some good fast play all round, Burney showing well to the front, Creagh again scored for the Club, which was shortly followed by a This good goal from a long shot by Landale. ended the match, leaving the Club victorious by five goals and three subsidiaries to three goals. Besides those already mentioned Wood played in his usual form and Plait did much better in the second half.
CRICKET.
PIGSKIN,
The sooner some of
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB V. COLTS, The Club team was unable, in this match, to cope with the Colts, who won on the first in- nings and established a long lead in their second batting attempt. The Colts were strong in bowling, which was entrusted to the brothers Lammert and Tuohy. The last named is a fastish bowler round the wicket and generally off the wicket, with plenty of flourish in his delivery; he got three wickets for 26 runs, but would have done nothing but for the batsmen stepping away from his deliveries, which were beauties to be either cut or placed to leg. The fielding of the Colts was the chief element in their win-seldom has better fielding been seen on the ground. T. Kew at cover especially distinguishing himself. Hongkong's young gentlemen cease to think that membership of a cricket club makes them cricketers, that they have a natural talent for the game and need neither practice nor advice, the better for themselves and the game: Mahomet wust go to the mountain for the mountain will not go to Mahomet. If anyone can adequately describe the Club's fielding in the second innings let him do so; even our "journalese" is unequal to the task. R. F. Lammert batted well in both innings for bis side, and Tuohy helped to add a useful 24 for the last wicket in the first innings. Brett On 16th Dec., before a small but select com-
was on both occasions commendably steady. In pany of spectators-i.e., those who attend polo not merely for tea and band, etc., but because they the second innings F. H. Kew-who also kept like the game, as yesterday was too cold to at-wicket well-and F. Lammert put on 50 ruus tract any but the keen ones-the West York. by hard hitting and had a merry time. For the Regt., on the eve of their departure from the Club Isacke played an excellent innings which colony, tried conclusions with the Club. The combined defence with attack; he got in two OF three fine off drives. Of the rest Mounsey and teams were represented as follows:-
Extras were alone able to reach double figures. A strong yearning to get back to the pari- lion was displayed and gratified in the case of the majority of the remainder. The bowl- ing figures of the Colts are noticeable, and it is fair to mention that Crawford had bad luck both in not hitting the wicket after beating the batsmen and in baving catches missed off him. Appended are the score and analysis:
Mr. Wehrung seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously. The proceedings ter- minated with a vote of thanks to the general managers, proposed by Mr. Wehrung.
POLO.
The West York. Regt.-Capt. Drew (back), Mr. Spencer (3), Mr. Wood (2), Mr. Gordon (1). The Club-Capt. Burney, R.A. (back), Mr. Creagh, H.K. Regt. (3), Mr. Landale (2), Mr. Platt (1). Lt. Colonel The O'Gorman acted as umpire. ·
HONGKONG COLTS.
The match consisted of two periods of ten minutes each. The first ten minutes was on the whole a bit slow and sticky, although the ground was in excellent order. Some good play was shown by Capt. Drew (who was playing vice Mr. Tew, unfortunately unable to play). Play- ing back, on two or three occasions he saved some hot attacks by the Club team, but after about four minutes' play Capt. Burney scored the first goal for the Club. This was followed up F. H. Kew,l. b w.,b Robin- by a good run down the ground, Burney and
1st Innings. P. Hyrdman, e Rawɛon, b
Robinson
R. F Lammert,co Gas-
coyne, b Rawson
2nd Innings.
c Dewar, b Crawford 34
8
23
Q not out.......................................
40
A. Anderson, b Tuohy
L S. Crawford, b Tuohy
H. Grant Smith, b F Lammert Ivan Smith, not out.
Tuohy
1
0
5
3 1
9
5
0
0
11
Total.....
68
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Orris. Maid. Hu-. Wide. N.B. Wickets.
14. 4 3
26
3
19
12
4 2
Extras
R. F. Lammert 10 1. Lammert... 4.2
The Club will play the United Services, be ginning on Xmas Day at 2 p.m. and continuing on Boxing Day at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday next the W.Y R. will play the rest of the Garrison,
CORRESPONDENCE,
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]
TO THE EDITOR OF THE
DAILY PRESS.
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THE INDIAN YARN TRADE.
મ SIR,-The reply of the Bombay millowners to the telegrams of the native Cotton Yarn Guild advocating curtailed production is nothing more than was generally expected. I wonder if these gentry, the next time they happen to get into such a tight corner as at present, will not have the cheek to ask the cotton growers in America to cease sowing cotton until they have got rid of their holdings. The stringency of money has been severely felt for some time all over the place and business in Hongkong Generally is at a standstill. Then why this fuss and noise over this particular trade P The fact is, there has been a lot of overtrading and inordinate speculation of late, bringing location of business. The class of men we deal naturally in their train serious losses and dis- with, with some honourable exceptions, is deteriorating, and these men are being led by the nose by some interested foreigners and incited to draw their chestnuts out of the fire. ALPHA. Hongkong, 17th December, 1897.
SUPPRESSION OF AN INSURRECTION.
A Tientsin despatch reports the return to Provincial Commander-in-chief of Chibli, from that port on the 2nd instant of General Nieh, crushing the recent insurrection of secret society. men, disbanded soldiery, and banditti near* Pingch'uanchon, just beyond the Great Wall, which at one time almost endangered the safety of the city of Jêho. The insurrection began in General Nieh appeared to have been defeated. September last, and at first the Imperial troops and his foreign-modelled corps of 15,000 men were then appealed to for aid by the Manchu Military Governor of Jêho, and it was only recently crushed by the capture and decapitation of the principal leaders of the insurrection and the dispersing of their followers-until the next time.-N. C. Daily News.
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