- March 10, 1902.j
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. v. XX OF HONGKONG
PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
The match on the Cricket Ground on the 1st inst. was the H.K.C.C. v. XX of Hongkong Public Schools. The game calls for little com- ment. The bowling of the Public Schools was fair, for, seeing that 180 went up with only 3 wickets down and that the whole innings of the Club eventually reached no more than 248, the out side had no cause to complain. Their 2 men in the field of course kept the runs down con- siderably. But when it came to batting, a complete fiasco resulted. J. Witchell alone showed knowledge of cricket, and the rest went out in a dismal procession before the attack of Dixon and France-Hayhurst. A hollow victory for the Club by 192 runs was the termination. A notable incident in the match was a six-hit into the Parade Ground by Goldring, who went in last for the Club. Score and analysis
H.K.C.C.
Lt. France-Hayhurst, R.W.F., c J. Wit
chell, b Pestonji..
11
Capt Kriekenbeek, 22nd B.I., c. Herton,
b Lammert
108
W. Dixon, e J. Remedios, b Pestonji
12
Major Wynne, R.G.A., c L. A. Rose, b|
Herton
22
J. Hooper, a Lammert, b Pestonji
47
Lt. Raymond, R.N., b Lammert
1
Lt. Edmundson, R.G.A., b Brawn
8
Lt. Venables, R.W.F., b Brawn
6
Rev. Good, R.N., b Pestonji
16
J. Brown, run out
P. W. Goldring, not out
Extras
Total
HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
E. R. Herton, b France-Hayhurst
E. S. Ford, b Dixon
J. Witchell, b France-Hayhurst
A. O. Brawn, b Dixon
J. Pestonji, e Good, b Dixon
I. I. Remedios, b Dixon
L. A. Rose, e Good, b France-Hayhurst.
0
10
7
1248
0
0
18
8
5
L. E. Iammert, e and b France-Hayhurst 2 S. A. Ramjahn, b Dixon
J. L. Stewart, e France-Hayhurst, b Dixon 0 B. Basa, st Venables, b France-Hayhurst.
A. E. Asgar, o Edmondson, h Dixon
J. V. Remedios, b Dixon
L. M. P. Remedios, b France-Hayhurst..
0
4
2
L.A. Almada e Castro, b France-Hayhurst o R. C. Witchell, b France-Hayhurst
H. Taylor, not out
-Benning, b Dixon
E. Abraham, b Dixon
D. Rumjahn, 5 France-Hayhurst
Extras
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Pestonji
Brawn
Herton
L. E. Lammert
Ford...
1
2
0
PONOI
56
12
H.K.C.C.
0. M.
R.
W
15.3
70
22 .3
64
10
52
11
49
3
61
0. M.
R.
10 2 9.3 3
27
27
10
HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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After such excellent play on both sides, it would be unfair to criticise, The Club were never in better form, but they were no match for the Glory, who are a wonderful lot with the ball. A meeting between the Terrible's team and that of the Glory would be interesting. Opinion favours the former. Bonnar's shot was a lucky one, and probably no one was more surprised than himself when it found the net. Generally speaking, Morgan was lucky in goal, shots mostly dropping right into his hand. splendid custodian, though, and proved it on several occasions. The Glory sapporters, of course, gave their usual imitation of the pealing of tells when their favourites got the ball through.
He is a
About five minutes from tims cheered for his tricky work in centre. Graham | his mistake. made the first try for goal, sending in a the Glory began to press, and twice almost long shot accurately placed, but cleverly caught found the net. Russell accounted for the the player, and on the post by Morgan. Cottel centred splendidly first shot by upsetting after a spriut up the wing, but the backs inter- Kew cleverly caught the second. Another cepted the pass and cleared in style. In the free kick for off-side was given away by next few moments the Glory had returned, but Cottel, but the Club, try as they might, Milford flaked at close quarters, and a beautiful could not get the better of the visitors. lot of luck, and caught a fine chance was lost. Following centre play, the Morgan had naval forwards made another of their dangerous dropping shot just as the whistle blew.
Result-Glory, 2; Club, 1. rushes, and although brought up for a space they pressed so determinedly that, overcoming at last a comparatively weak opposition, they got close up to Kew, and sent the ball into the corner of the net. The goal was cheered to the echo. Centred, the leather was taken charge of by Lowe, who did not avail himself of an opportunity to shoot, and was tackled by Sherbrooke, whose
It was not au arm the ball struck. tional breach of the rules, and the referee. instead of giving the Clab a free kick, "bounced the ball. Cottel got hold of it eventually, and travelled up the wing. Jenkins stopped him, and Graham had a try for goal. Morgan relieved with a strong kick, but the siege was not raised until Danby, shooting too Lee gave hard, sent the ball high over the net. away a foul by a glaring shove, but the Glory did not improve upon the free kick. Soon after- wards Cottel again came to the front, and, ont- witting Jenkins and Macdonald, gotinto position and centred. With a flying header, Hanford, as Kew tried to relieve, carried custodian and ball right into the net. Kew protested on the ground of hands, but the referee al- lowed the goal. With a minority of two, the Club renewed their exertions, and time and again Morgan was called upon to save, each time responding in a manner that gained him loud applause. Lowe, Graham, and Danby in turn tried to find the net. but it fell to Bonnar to do so. His shot was a beauty, and it dropped plump into goal, just grazing the cro83- bar. Morgan tried to stop it, but the sun was against him, and he failed. The Club broke away again on the kick-off, but the score was unaltered when the whistle blew,
an
over one
The Glory will meet "A" Company of the Fusiliers probably next Saturday. On the form shown by both teams, the game should be even better than the above.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
Our
The third annual dinner of "C" Machine Gun Co. was held in the Hongkong Hotel on the 1st inst., when fifty-two members of the Company and their gu sts sat down to do justice to the good cheer supplied by Mr. Haynes. After the usual loyal toasta had been hononred, and some statistics given by the Com- manding Officer as to firing, drill, &c., “ Visitors" was given by Lieut. G. P. Lammert in a humorous speech, which drew laughter and applause, and the replies thereto made by Capt. Forbes, H.K.V.C., and Mr. A. Cunning- ham: the latter gave soms pleasant reminis- censes of volunteering in Shanghai and at home, and of his own experience of the Spanish Volunteers, who with all their patriotism would not appear to be very efficient with their fire. arms. At the conclusion of the speeches, Mr. Lammert in the name of the Company presented a handsome silver salver with a set of silver token of esteem on the occasion of his marriage.” which that officer acknowledged in fitting terms, thanking the Company for their thought of him, and hoping he would find them still in Hongkong and members of "C" Co. on his return, and as keen to assist him in making their particular unit a success as they had been in the past.
Crossing over, Graham, for the Club, made the first encroachment, but the halves held him, and the territory of the home eleven was invaded. Give-and-take play ensued, Clarke He centred being the first to alter matters. well, but in taking Graham's return shot he got off-side and threw away the chances of the Club to equalise. Graham almost managed itsalt-collars to Capt. J. H. Underwood "as a with a long shot that was caught by Morgan as cleverly as it had been delivered. Russell was called upon to reply to a cross shot from Cottel, and conceded a corner which was not improved. Sherbrooke tarned a dangerous rush with advantage, but a few moments later, following another break-away by the Club's forwards, Morgan ran out to do the work of the and leaving backs, tumbling
open goal that was only absolutely saved from disaster by the halves. Beating Graham and Bonnar, Watson tried a long shot which the forwards, clustered near Kew, were waiting to follow up, but Russell was thero first and cleared magnificently. Mac- donald performed an equally valuable service against Cottel, who had taken up a long pass from Milford, but the back uninten-
During the course of the evening the tionally gave away a corner, which, like the
The Keswick cups won by Sergt Sherwin and preceding one, remained unconverted. equaliser almost came in a shot from well Corpls, Shoolbred and Gloyn were presented, out by Lee which struck the tips of Mor-and a very hearty "send off" accordėl to the gan's fingers and dropped at his feet; he senior sergeant of the Company, D. Smillie, cleared in time, and an exciting bombard- who leaves for home in the course of the week, ment of the Club's goal followed a fine run up
The annual inspection of the Volunteer Corps the field, relief being found only when Milford
will be made by H.E. Major-General Gascoigne sent the ball over the bar. Danby, who had retired to the pavilon some little time previous-on Saturday, 22nd inst., at Causeway Bay. Club-Goal, Kew; backs-Russell and Mac-ly owing to a hurt, was cheered on re-entering donald, R.A.; half-backs-Howard, Bonnar, and Jenkins; forwards-Lowe, Lee, Graham, Danby and Clarke,
France-Hayhurst
Dixon
FOOTBALL.
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SHIELD COMPETITION-SEMI-FINAL TIE, A record crowd was present on the football ground on the 1st inst. to witness the struggle in the semi-final for the Shield. Both teams were well supported, but the Glory were the favourites. The sun was very strong, and it was evident that the team which lost the throw and had to face the strong glare would be severely handicapped. Luck lay with the Club, who won the toss and defended the west goal. The teams were:-.
Glory-Goal, Morgan; back-Sherbrooke and Urquhart: half-backs-Matthews, Watson and Wade; forwards-Dowson, Hanford, Milford, Moore, and Cottel.-
Referee Mr. Cook, H.M.S. Terrible. The Glory set the ball in motion, and Macdonald was the first Club mau to whom fell the task of olearing; Clark, with his partner Danby, followed with some nice short passing that carried the Club forwards into Glory territory, Lee captured the return, and was
the field. The game was stopped later through a alight injury to Howard, who fell on his wrist, but was soon able to resume play. The Club, with time limited and the equaliser still to record, now tried some long shooting that seemed to disconcert their opponents. Lowe and Lee each topped the net, and Gra- ham, following up an attack, went off
through, but the side: he got the ball
had already sounded. whistle referee's The Glory also lost a goal through Moore being off-side: Milford had just shot, and the ball striking the bar rebounded into play; Moore was following it up when he committed'
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The rest of the evening was spent in the usual manner with song and story, the contri- butors to which, amongst others, were_Mr. A. Cunningham ("Down among the Dead Men "), Mr. Lammert (" Let me like a Soldier fall"), Sergt. Terrill ("Out on the Deep") Mr. G. F. Williams, and Mr. McKinlay ("Will ye 'no' come back again")—the last of which was received with vociferous applause, the majority of the Company being Scots.
Marquis Ito only paid a short and quiet visit to Shanghai on the 22nd ult., on his way to Japan. He was met at Woosung by his Consul and stopped at the Consulate until Sunday afternoon, when the Kiautschou left.
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The following is from the Shanghai Health Olcer's report for January :-Efforts are being made to prevent excavations being made for the of raising building-sites which may purpose cause the formation of pools of stagnant water within the Settlements. Two men were sen- tenced to 50 blows each at the Mixed Court for making such excavations,