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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[February 15, 1902.
RACE.
this ground and the providing of it with all somewhat later starting and never showed up pro- | THE GASTON-BENNING BICYCLE the necessary requirements-bicycle-track,minently throughout the race, For a consider- cinder path, and a straight track of 120 yards. It is hoped to hold meetings, under A. A. A. rules, once or twice every year.
It is gratifying to note that the scheme is receiving the hearty support of the community in general, in proof of which it is only neces sary to mention that the prizes in connection with Friday's experimental meeting were col leoted by Mr. Farmor in two days. If the practical sympathy of the Government can be secured, the promoters of the movement feel sure that it will have the success it deserves
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
able distance there was little to choose between the leaders, but after passing North Point, Gaston, the winner of this race, who is employed Alannah, whose balloon foresail was serving her
on board the steamer Empress of India and is said far better than Bonito's, got away and obtained to have made a very good reputation as a pro- a subs antial lead. Near the Beacon the wind fessional cyclist in the States, some few weeks was much more Easterly and Bonito by laffing ago issued a challenge to ride anyone in the before she got out of the trus wind gained con- Colony a five-mile bicycle race for a silver cnp siderably. Alannah went about to round the and a side-bet for anything up to 8500. It was Beacon rather too soon and being badly his desire to compete on the 7th inst. in the Hong. served by the wind bad to make a short kong Amateur Athletic Sports, but as these hitch to clear the mark; this let Bonito right were open to amateurs only it was impossible up to her and the two rounded together. for him to enter. However, a number of On the long reach to the next mark sporting gentlemen in the Colony determined Alannah after a laffing match or two with to meet Gaston on his own ground, and they Bonito slowly but surely drew away, and by accepted the challenge and arranged the mitch the time tho Police Pier was reached she had which was decided on the 10th inst. Beu- a lead of a couple of minutes or more. Shortlyning won the toss and took the outside afterwards she nearly threw the race away by position. Gaston A short but well-built making for the South Fairway Buoy instead of youngster, hung behind when the pistol the North. But luck was with her and she got cracked and dropped to the rear of his a lift of wind on the leeward side of a line of opponent's wheel, his evident purpose being to moored steamers, which put her well up into the let Benning make the pace. This position be maintained up to about the twelfth lap, when Benning spurted and attempted to shake off Gaston; the latter, however, responded gamely, and immediately closed the gap. Thereafter Benning rode a steady race, holding himself in for a final dash. This came in the twenty-ninth lap, but Gaston hung on tenaciously and when half the lap bal been covered passed Benning as though the luster were standing. The local man did his best to close up, but Gaston fairly ran away from him and rode in an easy winner. The time for the race, 14mins. 28 2/5secs., is not at all good, comparatively psaking, Erica led for about half way, but was passed Benning covering the same distance on Friday by Colleen.
All units paraded at Headquarters at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, the 8th inst., but it was half-an-hour later before a start was made for Murray Pier, where steam-launches were waiting to convey the mou to Laichikok. The parade numbered only a little over a hundred, and might easily have been bigger, Saturday being a general holiday. Major Chapman was iu com-right course, whils donito on the windward side
mand. At Laichikok the forenoon was taken
up with skirmishing work, the force being divided and 000 party attacking the other. The two parties, however, did not meet, and the defenders had simply to stand by in readiness for an attack that never came; the attacking party, on the other hand, were taken all over the hills, arriving within striking distance just in time for tiffin. The idea was a good one, but time was too short to permit of its being adequately carried out. In the afternoon the various companies had practice in target-firing, the shooting in all cases being very good.
On Sunday, the Field Battery shot off their annnal musketry course at the Tai Hang Range; there was a record attendance of members. and the time spent at each range being much longer than would otherwise have Leon the case, a light luncheon was served. Bombardier Hance had the best aggregate score. The Stonecutters Rifle Rango was placed at the disposal of "B" and "D" Companies, the former shooting-off on Sunday and the latter yesterday.
of the same steamers lay becalmed. The re- mainder of the race was uneventful. Bonito tried for a fluke and not getting it let Alarnah increase her lead. The starter being for some reason absent from his post until the 2nd class were finishing, the times given are pot official, but were taken on board the Alannah.
Alannah Bonito Gloriu...
H. M. 8. Marks. Total,
3 19 0 10 62 3 22 6 4 46 3 28 29 1 ONE DESIGN CLASS.
Times at finish
Colleen Brica...
Kathleen Min
was
B
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II. M. 9. Marks. Total.
3 23 17 10 40
3 25
+
23
3 27 1
1
3 28 37
0
10 2
EIGHTH CLUB RACE-2ND CLASS. Three boats came out in this class. The start mere drifting match, as just before
wind gun fire the
fell very light, and spoiled what would otherwise have been a close ROYAL HONGKƠNG YACHT CLUB. and interesting start. Chanticleer was first away,
COMMODORE'S CUP-2ND CLASS. Payne and Muid Marian sailed off their tie for this Cup on Saturday, the 1st inst., the course being round the Beacou at Lyeemoon (port). Kowloon Rock (port), and Meyer's East Buoy (starboard); 10 miles. Both boats got away to a good start, Maid Murian being first over the line, and in the light northerly air she gradually increased her lead. Off North Point the wind was blowing quite fresh, and Payne came almost up to her rival, but by the time the Beacon was reached Mail Marian was again loading by half a minute. It was a beat through a nasty sea to Kowloon Rock, both boats having quite as much sail as they could carry; Payne did not seem to go as well as usual, sagging away to leeward far more than her rival, and having to make two boards over to the north shore before she could fetch the mark as oom- pared with Maid Marian's one: she was five minutes behind when rounding the rock. Both boats, keeping their distance, made the run to Meyer's East Buoy at a tremendous pace, t
the race ending with a reach when Maid Marian further increased her load. Payne finished five and a half minutes astern, thus winning a fast- sailed race with three minutes of her time allowance in hand.
Official times :-
H. Μ. S.
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Nett.
Maid Marian 3 45 00 3 45 00 Payne
3 50 32 3 42 00 EIGHTH CLUB RACE-16T CLAS", On Sunday, the 2nd, the 8th Club Race was sailed. The course was round the Lyeemoon Beacon and the North Fairway Buoy, leaving both to port. The tide was flood and the wind of fair strength, but unfortunately from the North, making the course a reach both ways, and as usual with a North wind here it varied con- siderably both in force and direction ia different parts of the harbour.
In the 1st class Alannah, Bonito, and Gloria turned out. The first two crossed the line to- gether, Alannah to windward. Gloria was
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and picking up the breeze a minute or more before Payne and Maid Marian, she drew well ahead, and gained an advantage which she maintained throughout the race. Payne was next away, but was quickly overhauled by Maid Mn iun. Atthe Beacon, Maid Murian, by round- ing closely, gained considerably from Payne, and
was two and a half minutes ahead, but before reaching North Point she ran into a calm, and Payne came right up and passed her: however, she saile 1 through Payne's lee, and was in second place when off the Police Pier at Kowloon. Chanticleer lost somewhat to the other boats after this, but never sufficiently to put her position in doubt, and she rounded the Fair- way Buoy with a lead of two and a half minutes. There WAN no change in order from here to the finish, but Payn fell astern, whilst Maid Marian came a little closer to Chanticleer, who crossed the line first, having sailed a steady race throughout: however, she could not save her time from Payne.
Finishing times :—
H. M. S.
th.
Nett. Marks. Total, Chanticleer... 3 39 5 3 33 10
22 Maid Marian 3 41 7 3 1 7 Payne ... 3 43 21 3 32 31
in 13mins, 56secs.
Previous to this event, a two-mile bicyclo handicap race took place between-J. Baillie (scratch), T. Shand (scratch), F. M. Roz Pereira (100 yds.), W. Smith (150 yds.). T. Hoskins (150 yds.), and A. Cameron (150 yds.), the result being-1, Hoskins; 2, Baillie; 3, Cameron. Time, 5mins. 23secs.
WATER RETURN.
LEVEL AND STORAGE OF WATER IN RESER VOIRS ON THE 18T FEBRUARY.
Tytam Pokfulam
LEVEL.
1901..
1902.
Below overflow. Below overflow.
25 ft. 33 in. 50 ft. 1 in. 10 ft. 8 in. 34 ft. 0 in.
Wongnaicheong 22 ft. 2 in. 43 ft. 9 in. STORAGE GALLONS.
Tytam
Pokfulam...
1901.
274,365,000
42,860,000
Wonguaichuong 8,418,000
1902. 87,220,000
4,100,000
166,000
Total 255,643,000 91,486,000 CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE CITY OF VICTORIA AND HILL DISTRICT DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1901.
1901.
1902. Consumption...107,199,000 66,178,000 gallons Estimated lation
210,000 212,300 Consumption per head per day
10. gallons CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN KOWLOON PEN-
popu-
165
INSULA DURING THE MONTH OF
JANUARY.
1901.
4
Consumption 11,040,000
1902. 10,426,000 gallons
10
34
Estimated popu-
lation
28,900
54,200
J2.3
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There would seem to be some dissatisfaction among the members of the Corean Customs staff owing to the scheme of salaries. Wages," it is said, are paid by sympathy and not according to ability.” For instance, a boy who bas just left school and has no practical experience, is at once appointed to the rank of assistant at a high salary, while those who have served for many years and ara well acquainted with the routine of Customs work are so badly paid that they find it difficult to make both ends mest. If this statement is correct, says the Kobe Chronicle, it is somewhat remarkable that Mr. McLeavy Brown, who still, we ander. stand, retains control as ustoms Commissioner, does not seek to introduce a reform in the system of salaries.
Consumption per head per day
6.2 gallons The Government Analyst reports that the water is of excellent quality.
W. CHATHAM,
Water Anthority.
The Kobe Chronicle says:-A proposal to import coolies from Japan for the new riksha service in Manila has been under consideration by the Manic pal Board, which was, it is stated officially informed by the Japanese Consul that the laws of the country prohibit the emigration of coolies. It would be interesting to know where this law is to be found. The real objec tion, doubtless, is that Japanese abroad do not like to see their countrymen engaged in this occupation.