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the Fusiliers for an illegal charge gave Get- tings his opportunity, and a splendid ran carried him past the halves and up to Edwards, whom he managed to outwit. Get tings was just on the point of shooting when Smart saved the situation by doing tho only thing possible-giving a corner. Harman placed it beautifully and things were looking very black for the Fusiliers-who had previously been stopped by Moorhouse in an attempt to clear their goal, when the leather was sent to the outside of the post. Edwards took charge from the goal kick, and after a hard run up the wing made a plucky attempt to equalise. The rate at which he was going, however, made true shooting improbable, and the ball went wide. Both teams wero now go ing at it "hammer and tongs," and treating the spectators to the fastest and best game of the entire season. The Siege Train, however, held the upper hand, and now that they had had the chance to weigh up their opponents, knew exactly what to do and how to do it. They were playing well above form, and their passes seldom went wrong. Never in a hurry to shoot, their forward line was strongly carried along, supported splendidly by the halves and backs. The Fusiliers, on the other hand, though undoubtedly possessing such form as to make them at times dangerous. played rather as individuals striving to wipe off defeit than as a combination able to attain that end. Fifteen minutes from the start the Siege Train had three goals to their credit, two by Phinn and one by Gettings. Eight minn'es later Phinn sent in the fourth, and the game had been in progress only two minutes more when Moorhouse, from a penalty kick at the Fusi- liers goal-given because Johnson kicked Bond -recorded the fifth goal. With a practically undefeatable score of five goals in twenty-fire minutes, the Siego Train were able to rest on their oars till the referee's call of half-time, when, determin d to leave nothing to chance, every man in the team went to the pavilion for a rab-down, the Fusiliers remaining on the
field.
Crossing over, the Fusiliers, as at the start of the game. made the first invasion, Walters with the ball. Sent again into centre, Bond took charge of the leather from a pass, and put the Fusiliers on the defensive. A tussle on the wing resulted in a corner for the Siege Train, which was not converted-providing, in fact,|| an opening for the Fusiliers to clear their ground. Moorhouse brought them up sharp, and from centre play Gettings took charge. Slipping. he gave a faulty pass to Cleeve, which " was intercepted by Sweets. The latter was tackled on the wing, and the ball sent out of boundary. The Fusiliers took the throw-in and played the ball right across the field, where they had another throw-in near the Siege Train's right corner flag. This slight advantage was not improved upon, and the field again converged towards Johnson, Bond in charge of the ball. In a futile attempt to turn the advance, the Fusiliers again conceded one of the many corners already given away by them. Exciting play at goal followed, but luck was with the Fusiliers, a good try by Gettings just topping the net. Another in the long series of attacks by the Siege Train immediately afterwards found its relief by a free kick for the Fusiliers, one of the opposing eleven having been offside. This only staved off for a space the persistent advance of the Siege Train, who, though meeting with much sterner opposition than in the first half, still held the field. An illegal charge in their own ground cost the Fusiliers a free kick, but further disaster was averted by a hard shot going to the outside of the post. The Siege Train now pulled up slightly, but warily guard ed their own ground, at the same time losing no opportunity to increase their already heavy score. So effectual had been their play that not once up to this point did Field handle the ball in defence of his charge. Stafford, the Fusiliers' contre-half, was playing well, but could not get the ball up to the forwards, and had finally to leave to Sweete the task of sending it out. Phinn recaptured, and again carried his line up. In a scrimmage with the backs, Blair received an injury that caused him temporarily to leave the field, although he pluckily tried at first to continue play. The usiliers, still playing gamely, made an incur...
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sion into their opponents' half, but although 3.-100 yards flat race (handicap: for boys their forwards got behind Moorhouse and from 7 to 10 years of age).-1, J. M. Harrados; O'Brien, nothing tangible accrned, Field simply 2, N. L. Rocha; 3, S. Vital. taking the man and allowing the ball to run 4-10 yards flat race (handicap: for boys out of play. With the evident intention of re- from 13 to 16 years of age).—1, J. Rivera; ducing their defeat, the Fusiliers were playing R. M. Castro; 3, A. J. Ribeiro.
a very fast game, but they lost a good open- 5. One mile bicycle race (bandicap: all ages). ing in an invasion of Field's post by Edwards,-1. C. Humphreys; 2, J. Barros (scratch); 3, outside right, accidentally striking the ball F. Drude. with his hand as he was preparing to 6. High jump (for boys from 15 to 18 years shoot. Forced twice to play the ball towards of age).-1, J. Lawrence; 2, C. C. de Carvalho. their own goal, the Siege Train again settled Distance, 4ft. 8in. down to play, and the earlier phases of the game 7. 220 yards flat race (handicap open to all were repeated. Johnson, at the expense of a ages).-1, D. Rumjahn ; 2, A. J. V. Ribeiro; 3, corner, saved a good shot from Phinn, who got R. M. Costa. the pass from Cleeve. Blair almost succeeded in converting the corner, the ball just grazing the post. Gettings took charge from the goal kick, and, with only about five minutes to go, the Siege Train forwards made a last grand rush, carrying all before them. Gettings gave Cleeve the ball, and the latter kicked in. The shot was not really dangerous, but Johnson let it go through, and thus the sixth goal was won Fast play on the part of the Fusiliers continued, and they were in Siege Train ter- ritory when the whistle sounded.
8. 120 yards hurdle race (handicap: ten flights of 3ft. 6in. hurdles for boys from 13 to 17 years of age)-1, J. C. Botelho; 2, A, J. Ribeiro; 3, A. H. Carrol.
9. High jump (for boys from 10 to 15 years of age).—-1, F. Drude; 2, Lum-Fook.
10. 10) yards flat race (handicap: for girls under 10 years of age).—1, W. Meugens; 2; A. Les.
11. 100 yards flat race (handicap: for girls over 10 years of age).-1, E. Monfung; 2, L. Silas; 3, I. Noma.
Result :-Siege Train, 6; H Company, 0. 12. Quarter-mile race (handicap: open to all At the conclusion of the game Mrs. Lockhart,nges).-1, A. J. V. Ribeiro; 2, J. Lawrence; 3, wife of the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G. D. Rumjahn. (Colonial Secretary), presented the Shield 13. 220 yards flat race (handicap: for boys and gold badges to the Siege Train eleven, who from 7 to 10 years of age)-1, J. M. Barradas;
old the trophy for the year. The badges, neat 2. A. M. Sufiad; 3, F. D. Guedes, little ornaments in the shape of a shield, bear 14. Throwing the cricket ball (open to all the inscription-" Hongkong Football Competi-ages).-1, D. Rumjahn ; 2, J. Martinez. tion, 1901.”
SPORTS.
BENGAL LANCERS.
The sports of the Bengal Lancers were held on the 26th inst. at Causeway Bay, on the Polo Ground, before a large gathering, which included H. E. the Governor (Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G.), H. E. Major-General Gascoigne. C.M.G. (Commauding the Troops), and Sir John Carrington, C.M.G. The band of the 3rd Madras Light Infantry was in attendance, and discoursed pleasing selections throughout the afternoon. The sports included such events atent-pegging, slicing the orange. trick riding, lance and sword exercise, mounted com- bats, etc.
15. Half-mile challenge cup (for boys from 14 to 18 years of age),~—1, A. R. Kadar; 2, E. Humphreys. The Cup having been won outright last year and the donor having gone home, the winner this year was awarded, a medallion.
16. Skipping race (open to girls_only).—1, . Annie Lesbirel; 2, R. Silas; 3, D. Chunyut.
17. 50 yards flat race (handicap: for all comers under 7 years of age).-1,—White and H. Castro (dead-heat); 2, A. Matthews; 3, Ah Yuen.
18. 300 yards flat race (for Chinese boys over 15 years of age).-1, Chan Yau; 2, Ho Sik Lung.
19. 600 yards flat race (handicap: for boys from 13 to 16 years of age).-1, A. Rahim; 2, R. M. Costa; 3, S. Gaful.
20. Seven furlong flat race (handicap: open to past pupils only).—1, J. H. Witchell; 2, F. E. Ellis.
21. 100 yards three-legged race (open to all ages).-1, E. Humphreys and D. Rumjahn; 2, A. J. V. Ribeiro and J. A. Yoanovitch,
Appended are the names of the successful competitors: (1) Lime-cutting.-1, Lance-Duf- fadar Bukshan; 2, Sowar Gholan Mustafa Khan; 3. Sowa Hussan Mahomed Khan. (2) Tent-pegging.-1, Duffadar Iman Ali Khan;
22. 200 yards menagerie race (leading dogs).- 2. Lance-Daffadar Bhikan Khan; 3. Sowar 1, A. J. Ribeiro; 2, han Yau; 3, J. Barros. Abdul Ghani Khan. (3) Squadron Tent-peg- 28. 300 yards flat race (Chinese boys under ging.-1, "D" Squadron (1st B.L.); 2. Re-15 years of age).—1, Lam Fuk; 2, Hung Yu mount Department. (4) Native Officers' tent- Kwong. pegging. 1, "Rossaidar and Woordie 24. 100 yards egg-and-spoon race (open to all Major' Mahomed Ka Sham Sham, (5) ages).-1, J. Lawrence; 2, J. C. Botelho; 3, J. V.C. race. 1, "B." Squadron (1st B.L.) (6) Catching brigand.-1, "Captain Turner. 13th B.L. (7) V.C. race (open), -1, Captain Turner, 13th B.L. (8) Tent-pegging (open).--1. Cap tain Loring, R.G.A. (9) Ladies' nomination.— 1, Captain Goodwyn, for Miss St. John. (10) Mounted combat.-1, Sowar Nazir Mahomed Khan: 2, Sowar Abdur Rahman Khan. We are indebted to Lieut. Russel, 1st Bengal Lancers' for the foregoing particulars, no printed pro- gramme having been issued.
HONGKONG SCHOOLS.
Bright weather favoured the annual athletic sports of the Hongkong Schools on the Race course at Happy Valley on Thursday afternoon. The number of spectators was large, but hardly up to that of precoding years. The programme, which was limed to begin at one o'clock and to finish at fire, included together twenty-six events, many of which were admirably contest ed and quite exciting in their finishes. An additional treat was imparted to a capital day's entertainment by the presence of the band of the 3rd Madras Light Infantry, which played at intervals throughout the afternoon. Ap- pended is the list of prize-winners:
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25. Two mile bicycle race (handicap; open to past pupils only)-1, A. È. Alves; 2, C. Humphreys.
26. Race open to the Garrison.-1, Private Andrews (band, R.W.F.); 2, Thaker Mahn; 3, Corporal Eynott (B.W.F.)
27. Indians' race.-), Mar Mahman; 2, Run- jobibe.
28. Sailors race.-1, L. Morgan; 2, M. O'Mahony; 3, F. Sponder (all of H.M.8. Cen- turion).
Sir John Carrington, C.M.G., presented the prizes, previous to which he delivered a short address. He said it afforded him great pleasure to see boys of different nationalities striving together in friendly rivalry. Athletic exercise was an excellent thing, but although a great admirer of that exercise, he was of opinion that too much attention should not be paid to it, at least, not to the sacrifice of the mind and spirit. Matthew Arnold, the distinguished poet, who thought that too much consideration and attention were devoted to athletics and sports, ones mid at Oxford-“There are our young barbarians all a play." Sir John concluded by addressing whom he told to exercise patience and await the reward perseverance would bring.
1-Long jump (for boys up to 16 years of few remarks to the unsuccesful competid #k
age).-1, F. Mootes; 2, J. A. Yoanovich; 3, C. Humphreys,
2—100 yards fat race (handicap: for boys from 10 to 13 years of age).—1, Chan Yau- cheong; 2. Pung Sai-ngok; 3, C. Peres.
The prises were then given out, and a plus. ant afternoon was brought to a close by hree rowsing cheers for Sir John Carrington,