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HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS
COMPANY, LU.
The seventeenth annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Hongkong High-Level Tramways Co., Ld., was held on the 27th inst. in the Company's registered office, 38, Queen's Road Central. Mr. H. Humphreys presided and there were also present Messrs. J. A. Jupp, C. Ewens, J. Orange, J. A. Tarrant, and G. Rapp.
The notice calling the meeting having been read,
The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen, I propose with your permission to dispense with the formality of reading the report and statement of accounts, as you are doubtless already familiar with them. The traffic receipts for the year again show a satisfactory increase. The cost of running the line has beon somewhat larger
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[December 30, 1901.
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E. C. Wilks, J. MacDonald, E. O. Murphy | Mr. McKinley, R.N., b Mackenzie and D. McDonald (members of Council), Messrs J. R. Mudie, A. G. Ewing, T. Banks, F. J. Price, J. Logan, J, I. Andrews, G. J. B. Sayer, J. Lambert, R. W. Dale. A. Rit- chie, W. G. Winterburn, W. M. Everall (Hon. Treasurer), T. W. Robertson (Hon. Librarian), and M. Collins (Manager). The duties of masters of ceremonies were ably per- formed by Messrs. A. Bain, E. O. Murphy, and
Capt. Clapham, R. A. 08. Smith, b Mackenzie ( Mr. Broadbent, R.N., not out
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J. Lambert.
CRICKET.
CIVILIANS 7. UNITED SERVICES.
This match played on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, ended in an exciting finish in
favour of the Civilians. It was lost by the bad
fielding of the Services and won by some strenuous hitting on the part of the Civilians
Total
7
261
10
0 18
Second Innings. Lieut. Reinold, R.N., not out Capt. Fanshawe, R.A., c Arthur, b Mackenzie 28 Capt. Clapham, R.A., b Sercombe Smith Mr. Broadbent, R. N., c Cox, b Hancock Mr. Franklin, RN,, b Mackenzie Mr. Digby, R.N, c Lee, b Mackenzie. Dieut. Wood, R N., not out ...
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Total (for 5 wichets)',
CIVILIANS,
First Innings.
than in previous years, owing to considerable The opening stages were all against H.M.'s R. Hancock, o Digby, b McKinley
additions to the time-table in the early part of the year, and would have been larger stili but for the unexpected amount of wear which we have got out of the soft steel rope now in use. We have two new hard steel ropes in stock, but when these are used we do not propose to repeat them. During the year a considerable portion of the permanent way has been relaid with new rails. You will notice that rolling stock has been increased by $13,382.56 this is principally made up by the cost of two new steel-framed cars from England, which arrived about two months ago and are now being got ready for service on the line. The company will then have three steel-framed cars and two wooden ones. The latter, which are -nearly worn out, will be broken up, ard for this reason we recommend the writing down of rolling stock by $5,000. Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts, I shall be pleased to answer any questions.
No questions were asked.
The CHAIRMAN-Then I beg to move the adoption of the report and accounts.
Mr. J, A. TARRANT seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
C. The CHAIRMAN moved that Me: srs. Ewens, C. W. Dickson, and J. Orange be re- elected as the Consulting Committee.
Mr. J. A. JUPP seconded and the motion was agreed to.
Mr. C. EWENS moved that Messrs. Fullerton Henderson and W. H. Potts be re-elected as auditors.
Mr. J. ORANGE seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
This was all the business.
ENGINEERS' AND SHIP- BUILDERS' BALL.
The annual Ball of the Institution of Eu- gineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong took place on the 20th inst. in the City Hall and was a pronounced success. The wea her unfortunate- ly was not favourable, for the rain which had prevailed during the two preceding days still con- tinned, but notwithstanding that there was a large attendance the company numbering about 400. The suite of halls was prettily decorated for the occasion, The staircase was decked with green- ery and cut flowers, and on the first landing was displayed the emblem of the Institution, set off with electric lights. St. George's Hall and half of St. Andrew's Hall were available for the dancers, the remaining half of the latter being devoted to the purposes of a supper room. Card tables and a bar were also provided. The guests were received in the ante-room by Mr. W. Ramsay, the acting President. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock and continned until an early hour this morning. The opening set was taken part in by Mrs Ewing, Mr. Gillies, Mrs. Bridger. Mr. Jack, Mrs. Lambert, Mr. Everall, Mrs. Hajon, and Mr. Mitchell. Music was supplied by the band of the 22nd Bombay Infantry. All the arrangements were admirably carried out, thanks to the exertions of Mr. G. F. Miller. Hon. Secretary, and Mr. H. B. Bridger, Bo- Chairman of the managing Committee. sides those gentlemen already mentioned, the following were also to a large extent responsible for the success which attended the Ball;- Messrs. A Bain and J. W. Kinghorn (Vice- presidents), Mr. D. Gillies and Captain A. Tillett (hon members), Messrg W. C. Jack,
rosy.
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10
0
8
89
T. Sercombe Smitb, c Radcliffe, b Franklin 0 A. Mackenzie, c Clapham, b Franklin A. G. Ward, b Reinold H. Arthur, b McKinley... W. E. Dixon, c Broadbent, b McKinley J. Hooper, c Broadbent, b Dorehill
land and sca forces, but the game took a turn in their favour, and on the first day's play, with 251 up for 7 wickets, matters looked
Next morning, however, the remaining three wickets added but seven runs. Nevertheless this left the big total of 261 to be faced. The initial movements in the attack on this total were not successful, P. A. Coa, st Digby, B Reinold inasmuch as five wickets fell for 57 runs.
W. H. Howard, not out.. came a long stand of 139 runs by Ward and Hooper. Ward 1ft at 254, when only eigh runs were wanted to win: but another wicket fell at the same total, and the ninth wicket at 258, leaving three to tie and four to win. Thanks to commendable steadiness, Howard survice` an
E. Woodgates, c France-Hayhurst,
Dorehill J. E. Lee, b Reinold
Then
over, and Cox had the pleasure of euphasizing the win by a hit for 6 over the pavilion.
For the Services, Wood noticed the situation and at once adopted forcing tactics. He played a grand innings of 66, and was ably helped by Digby, who was, for the most part, steadiness personified, though he, as occasion offered, made some hard off-drives. Then came France. Hayhurst, who played delightful cricket, his off- driving and his cutting being excellent: he made an auspicious first appearance, scoring 90 to the manner born. rans and shaping as Fanshawe, who also made his debut, batted successfully.
For the Civilians Ward exceeded all bis previous efforts and after playing himself in gave a fine exhibition of powerful and brilliant hitting. He had very good fortune in the earlier part of his iuuings, for he took risks in forcing the game in a manner which seemed to demoralise the field. The Civilians have to thank him very largely for their win, and hope for repetitions of such a performance. Hooper proved an effective partner and batted far in advance of what he has usually done in first class cricket. Every оде was glad see him come off, especially, at critical a point in the game. He and Ward snatched the game out of the fire. The two P. and O. men subsequently played dashingly for 24 and 32 respectively, Cox showing all his well-known coolness and determination despite a bruised hand and a strained forearm.
to
80
Smith and Reinold were the most successful bowlers, though, as a fact, Mackenzie trundled as well as any one. On the whole, the fielding of the Services was inferior to that of their opponents. amongst whom, however, at least one man thought that legs were made only to stand on and not to run with. The wicket- keeping ou both sides was admirable, each stumper aiding to capture two wickets and allowing but few byes.
The Band of the 22nd Bombay Infantry was. present on Boxing Day by permission of Colonel Baillie and the officers, and played a pleasing selection.
Appended are score and analyses :-
UNITED SERVICES.
First Innings.
Lt. Reinold, R.N., c and b Sercombe Smith ? Mr. C. P. Franklin R.N., c Hooper, b Ser-
combe Smith
Mr. Digby, R.N., c Woodgates, b Sercombe
Smith Major Dorehill, R.A., c Arthur, b Sercombe
Smith Lieut. Wood, R.N., b Howard Capt. France-Hayhurst, R.W.F, c Wood-
gates, b Hancock
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Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
UNITED SERVICES.
Sercombe Smith Mackenzie
Hanco k Howard... Dixon
Iee
First Innings.
982 238
6
.132
10
62
24
0
32
6
... 14
294
0.
M.
B.
19
3
82
17.5 1
10
14
3 39
5
34
3
2
Woodgates
5
24
Fanshawe....
3
19
Second Innings
C.-
M.
Sercombe Smith ............. Mackenzic... Hancock...
5
1
20
12
3
22
8 1
39
CIVILIANS. First Innings.
0.
M.
R.
18
3
£3 13
13 1
57
2
10
49
3
5 1 19 12
54 2
*
McKinley Franklin Reinold.. Broadbent Dorehill
WNWR
On the Cricket ground, on the 1st and 2nd January, 19 1, the Garrison will play a Club XI of Civilians and Royal Navy.
H.K.C.C. TEAM VS. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CHOIR.
This match on the Cricket Ground on the- 21st inst. ended in a victory for the Club (who were two short) by 32 runs on the first innings. The Choir made a better show in their second venture. Scores and analysis :-
JOHN' CATHEDыAL CHOIE. First Innings.
Second Innings. J. G. Smith, c&b Knight 8 b Knight.... A. Cunningham, b Knight 0 b Knight.. A. G. Ward, c sub., b
Broadbent
G. P. Lammert, c Brown,
b Broadbent
L. Lammert, run out....
G. Grimble, broadbent J. Hays; b Broadbent C W. Marshall, e sub.,
b Broadbent
e Broadbent, b Bat-
tanshaw
15
52
*
1
0
c sub., b Knight
19
e and b Broadbent 0
1
b Broadbent
0 b Howard
1 b Howard W. J. Terrill, b Broadbent 0 b Buttanshaw 1 b Buttanshaw J. Auld, b Knight
0 absent C. H. P. Hay, run ont... E.. Hagen, 6 Broadbent 0 ran out.... W. Hagen, b Broadbent 0 not out......... L. Ford, c Chater, b
Knight
0050
105
0
E. C. Emmet, not out H. Arthur, absent
0
c Knight, b Howard 0 c and b Broadbent · 4 ·
b Knight...............
10
Total
31
Total... 94
CLUB TEAM.
F. M. Broadbent, R N., b L. Lammert Major Battenshaw, A.Š.C., o Marshall, b
0
0
L. Lammert
1
Capt. H. Rotherham, R.W.F., c Ward, b
L. Lammert
21
B. E. Hanson, b G. P. Lammert
0
Knight, R.N., c Grimble, b G. P. Lammert 18
W. Howard, c Auld, b G, P. Lammert
13
66
P. E. Robertson, lbw., b Grimble C. P. Chater, b G. P. Lammert
3
3
90
J. Brown, not out
3
1-
'Total
63
2 28 CRE
Mr. Fanshawe, R.N., c Arthur, b Hancock 29 Capt. Radcliffe, R.E. b Sercombe Smith
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