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December 24, 1898.]
A track has been cleared along the line of posts and a bridle path for inspection is almost completed. This has been a work of difficulty owing to the precipitous nature of the country the cables pass over.
Railway Deviation and Battery Site-Only slow progress is being made with these works owing to wet weather. Most the heavy timbers for foundation of new battery have now been delivered and as soon as the excavation of battery site is finished the work of putting up the build- ings will be pushed on as rapidly as possible.
WM. BIBBY,
M. Manager..
VICTORIA REGATTA.
FIRST DAY, 20TH DECEMBEK, The annual regatta promoted by the Victoria Recreation Club commenced yesterday, The weather could hardly have been more favourable from a spectator's point of view, being neither too hot nor too cold, and it is accordingly to be regretted that there was not a larger attendance of the general public, for whose accommodation Captain Borland had kindly lent the British ship Kensington as flagship, the Fame, by the courtesy of the Uhief Manager of the Dock Company, conveying passengers to the flagship at 12-30 p.m. and 1 p.m., returning ten minutes after the last race. The band of the Hongkong Regiment was on the flagship, which wa gaily decorated, and played selections dur ing the afternoon. The different events were closely followed by the occupants of several launches. On one of the latter was H.E. Sir Henry Blake, together with various mem- bers of the consular body. For the event of the day-the Chairman's Challenge Cup-four srews had entered, against five last year. The winning boat was Kose (A. A. Alves stroke). The Leek (A. E. Alves stroke), which was thought to have a good chance for second place, was behind at the conclusion of the race. For the Ladies' Prize, another feature of the regatta, three crews tried their strength, but the boat stroked by W. Armstrong again won, this time easily, there being a considerable dis- tance between the first and second, the last named and the third being close together at the finishing post. The men-of-war's cutters was a capital race. The five crews which had eu. tered included one from the Deutschland, who kept their course well and rowed splendidly, They were, however, beaten on time (four seconds) by the Centurion, the Powerful coming third. After the race for the Ladies' Prize there was a short interval, during which Miss Blake handed the reward to the successful com- petitors, after she had been briefly introduced by Mr. E. D. Sanders. Mr. W. Armstrong, the stroke of the winning crew, presented Miss Blake with
a handsome bouquet of white flowers, and in response to his request three hearty cheers and a “tiger were given for her, His Excellency immediately afterwards returning the compliment by calling for three cheers for the successful crew. There was no fault whatever to find with the arrangements, and the whole proceed- ings passed off without a hitch. We might mention, however, that the question Where are the military P" was frequently asked, no crew from the Garrison having entered.
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The following is a list of the officials :-- President. His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Smith, Commander W. H. Taylor, R.N., Cap. tain A. Tillett, and Mr. Rounsevelle Wildman (U.S. Consu)-General.)
Committee.Com. W. C. H. Hastings, R. N. (Chairman, Messrs. W. Armstrong, G. A, Caldwell, A. Denison, G. L. Duncan, F. Lam- mert, R. K. Leigh, T. H. Reid, E. D. Sanders, M. A. A. Souza, W. H. Potts (Hon. Treasurer), and W. S. Bailey (Acting Hom Secretary).
Judges of the Rowing Races. Messrs. R. K. Leigh and E. D. Sanders.
Umpires and Starters.-Rowing: Starter, Mr. W. H. Potts; Umpire, Mr. C. H. Grace. Yachts: Mr. R Cooke. Open Sailing Boats : Mr. E. Burnie,
Judge of the Sailing Races.--Commander R. J. Rogers, R.N.
LIGHT Gias; open to regular Chinese crews of
Time-keeper.-Mr. T. F. Hough.
the same hong or office; boats must carry a European coxswain; boats to be passed by the committee; distance, one mile; time al lowance, 8 seconds per oar; 1st prize, $10; 2nd prize, $5. Post entries.
Joan (Tamar)
Marjorie (Tamar)
which was blowing seemed to prove too much for Marjorie started well, but the stiff breeze her. length. Time 8min. 34 sec.
Joan shot ahead and won, by a clear CHAIRMAN'S CHallenge Cup ; for four oars; cup to be held by the winning crew 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.
ROSE.
Station No. 2!-White.
Bow, L. A. Rose
2, Albert Ellis
3, G. Mollison
Stroke, A. A. Alves
Cox, J. M. E. de Carvalho
KORNBLUME...
st. lbs.
9 0 11
12 12
11
9
Station No. 1.-Black and white.
Bow, J. D. Danby...
2, E. Herbst
3, J. A. Fredericks Stroke, E. August Cox, F. W. White
THISTLE.
Station No. 3.-Black, pink sash.
2, F. Lammert
1
$25
space between Kornblume and Thistle. · Owing to the vagaries of the starter's watch we are unable to give the time of this race. LIGHT GIGS; open to European non-commis- sioned officers and men of any regiment or 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 oar; four boats must start for two prizes ; lat prize, $15; 2nd prize, $10. Post entries.
Boats
Names.
Oars. Nobby 6.1 Marjorie........
H.M.S
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Denturion
Nobby got off first but both" boats pulled for all they knew and had there been more competi- tors of the same calibre the scene would have excited much interest among the men-of-wars been well worth witnessing. As it was the race men, many of whom had assembled near the Torpedo Depot and cheered lustily as the boats passed. As they neared the goal Marjorie put on a spart. but Nobbie responded and won by almost a couple of lengths. Time 63 min. SNAKE BOATS; open to Chinese snake
Colours Red
distance, one mile; 1st prize, $10; 2nd prize, $5; eight boats to start for two prizes.
Names. Tin Yik... Hung Hop Tai Hing Wing Mau Man Hop Mau Un...
White & Black. Black
White
... Yellow
Green The inhabitants of Yaumati had assembled in great force at different points along the course for the purpose of watching this event, and it was evident from the lusty cheering that there was considerable anxiety as to the result. No. 1, which was the only crow which appeared in costume, struggled hard to secure first place, and eventually succeeded, defeating No. Time-64 min: :
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.
THISTLE.
Station No. 2.-Black, pink sash,
st. lbs.
10
10
9
10
10 11
st. lbs.
11
Bow, Albert Ellis
112
9
2. F. Lammert
10 10
3, E. August
11
Stroke, W. Armstrong...
12
st. lbs.
Cox, L. A. Rose
9
Bow, F. H. Hyndman
10 9
LEEK,
10 10.
Station No. 3-Royal blue.
3, W: S. Bailey
11 4
st. lbs.
Stroke, W. Armstrong... Cox, H. W. Kennett
12
9
Bow, T. Meek
10 5.
10
2, A. E. Alves
LEEK.
3, G. Wilson ...
13 10
Stroke, A. A. Alves
118
st. lbs.
Cox, F. W. White
10
10
2
13 10
11 4
Station No. 4.-Royal blue.
Bow, P. Hyndman...
2, J. M. S. Machado 3, G. Wilson
Stroke, A. E. Alves
Cox, J. H. R. Hance
9 8
KORNBLUME.
$114
Station No. 1-Light and dark blue.
Bow, J. H. R. Hance
2, C. E. A. Hance:..
S, W. S. Bailey
Stroke, E. Herbst
9 8
1114
11
910 10
from the first there was hardly any doubt as to the result. After leading for half a mile she put on a spurt and won easily by six lengths, about two lengths dividing the second and third. Time-6 mins.
Cox, H. W. Kennett Thistle was the favourite for this race, and
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GRIFFINS TUB RACE; (tub sculling boats); distance, balf-mile; entrance, 81; (restricted to members who have never won a race in a regatta); to be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation. Club.
Station 4, P. Hyndman...
Boat No. 1
Leek got off well, going on with a very fast stroke, Kornblume seeming to be the slowest to get under weigh. She soon got behind while Thistle seemed to hold Leek. A strong wind which was blowing down the course made hard work for the oarsmen, but fortunately the water was not very choppy, and as to the different stations there was nothing to choose between them. After a quarter of a mile had been Stewards, His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir covered Rose, which kept fast time, led, Korn- E. H. Seymour, K.C.B., His Excellency Major-blume being considerably in the rear. By this General Black, C.B, Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Hou. time Rose was a clear length and a half ahead E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., Hon. J. J. Bell-Irting, of Thistle, which had a slight lead from Leek, His Honour The Chief Justice (Sir John Car-Kornblume having got close up to them. Rose rington, Kt., C.M.G), Hon. C. P. Chater, continued to forge ahead and Thistle pulled (.M.G. Mr. D. Gillies, Mr. A. Haupt, up, the crew rowing very well together but Commodore Swinton C. Holland, R.N., A.D.C., with a rather slow stroke as they neared the
2, J. A. Mackie.
No. 80 Mr. T. Jackson, Jeffreys, R.E.. Mr. J. Torpedo Depot. The stroke of Kornblume
1, W. S. Bailey
No. 2.0 H. Lewis, McEwen, Major Mat- | (E. August) stuck well to his work, hat the |
Hyndman got off well but Bailey was slow at thews, R.A., Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G., Mr. E. No. 3 was rowing very short and the No. 2 starting and was in consequence behind through W: Mitchell, Mr. H. N. Mody, Senor Jose de lost much time by frequently turning round. out. The others kept well together for some Navarro(Spanish Consul), Lieut.-Col, The O'Gor- In spite of this Kornblume passed Leek and time when Asgar got a slight lend, which be man, D.A.A.G.A., Mr. W. Poate, Mr. W. H. got abreast of Thistle. In the meantime Rose soon relinquished, however, to Hyndman, who Ray, Colonel Retallick, H.K.R., Mr. F. C. Rie- increased her lead and had the race well in defeated bim by about a length, Time > mins. loff (German Consul), Mr. H. A. Ritchie, Jr. hand. There was a good race between Korn-MEN-OF-WAR'S CUTTERS; the boats to be ap- A. G. Romano (Consul-General for Portugal), blume and Thistle, but when a fair distance Lieut. Colonel John Rowlandsou, K.O.R., Hon. from the finishing post it was evident that Commander R. Murray Ramsey, R.N., Mr. R. Rose had already won, ultimately finishing Shewan, Mr. N. A. Siebs, Hon. T. Sercombe six lengths ahead, there being but little
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3, M. E. Asgar............
No 52
proved and handicapped, if necessary, by the Committee. Distance, one mile. Time al- lowed for cars, 8 seconds per car. Four boats must start for two prizes. Entrance, $1.
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