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There were eight entries and the first got his place with a yard to spare; a close
second.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
man, whom to run a quarter mile
The first quar- ter mile to be run by a representative of each team, and each member of a team, on completing his quarter mile, to hand on a flag to the next member of the team. The team whose fourth runner reaches the winner post first with flag in his possession to, if the distance has been properly run, be adjudged the winners. Prize, $12.
LONG JUMP: Entries limited to 2
per regiment. First prize, $5. Second prize, $3.
1 Havildar Natha Singh, 33rd Burma. 2 Havildar Muhammad Hussain, 33rd Burma. This event was closely contested. eight entries. The first prize was fine clean jump of 18ft. lin.
There were won with a
ONE MILE. Entries limited 10 3 per
1 33rd Burma Infantry. Time-4 min 1 4-5th secs.
The 33rd Buria turned out a strong team regiment. First prize, $5. Second prize, $3. and were early spotted as the likely winners. Third prize, $2.
1 Sepoy Indar Singh J, 33rd Burma. 2 Sepoy Jodh Singh, 33rd Burma.
3 Sepoy Indar Singh II, 33rd Burma. Time-5 mins. 4 4-5th secs.
The winner showed a wonderful turn of speed and staying power. He lay back until the last lap had been half-covered, when he shot forward and finished in good style with 6 yards to spare.
PUTTING THE SHOT. Entries limited to per regiment. Firs' prize. 85. Second prize, $3.
1 Sepoy Sultan Khan, H.K.R.
2 Havildar Muhammad Hussain, 33rd Burma. There were eight entries. The style of putting was not very finished in some cases. Sepoy Sultan Khan emerged the winner with a fine throw of 38ft. 1ia. He was an easy first.
120 YARD HURDLES. Finale. Entries limited to 2 per regiment. First prize, $5. Second prize, $3.
1 Havildar Natha Singh, 33rd Burma. 2 Havildar Muhammad Hussain, 33rd Burma. Time-19 1-5th secs.
There were four competitors. The winner led easily at the fluish by 3 yards.
QUARTER MILE. Entries limited to 3 per regiment. First prize, $3. Second prize, $3. Third prize, $2.
1 Sepoy Jahan Khan, H.K.R.
2 Sepoy Narayan Singh, 33rd Burma. 3 Sepoy Nadir Khan, 33rd Burma, Time-59 4-5 secs.
This was a good race for which twelve entered. The H.K.R. man showed good tactics in drawing, in his men and, passing them when nearing the tape, won with a yard or two to his credit.
HIGH JUMP. Entries limited to 2 per regi. ment. First prize, 35. Second prize, $3. 1 Havildar Natha Singh, 33rd Burma. 2 Sepoy Sikandar Khan, H.K.R. Six competitors entered and some good jump ing was seen. The 33rd Burma representative managed to clear 4 feet 11 inches and showed fine style. He was closely run by the second
man.
HALF-MILE. Entries limited to 3
per- regiment. First prize, $5. Second prize, 85. Third prize, $2.
1 Sepoy Indar Singh I, 33rd Burma, 2 Sepoy Najab, H.K.R.
3 Sepoy Ganga Singh, 33rd Burma.
Time-2 mins. 5 secs.
HALF-MILE.
Indar Singh followed up his splendid per- formance in the mile race by winning this event with 8 yards to the good. A good third.
(pen to Non-Commissioned Officers and men of His Majesty's Navy and { Army (British Corps only). Entries unlimited. First prize, $15. Second prize $7. Third prize, $3.
1 Private H. B. Andrews, 2nd R.W.F. 2 Private C. Gregory, 2nd R.W.F. 3 Bomdr. W. J. Webber, R.G.A. Time-2 mio. 18 1-5th sec Andrews was hot favourite for this race in view of his past records. He lay back at the start, got among his men at the commencement of the second lap and romped home an easy winner by 15 yards. A poor third.
100 YARDS. Open to Native Officers only, A prize, value $20.
1 Subadar Jan Muhammad, H.KR. Time-11 4-5th secs.
A big number of competitors got away to a fine start. The Subadar won a hardly con- tested race by a yard. Some amusement was caused among the spectators by a pointer dog taking an unexpected part in the sprint.
Their last man came in with 50 yards to the good. All foar Regiments of the Kowloon Garrison were represented.
A SILVER CUP. Presented by the Officers of the Kowloon Garrison, to be awarded to the
Regiment whose representatives obtain most marks during the meeting. A first to count 3 marks, a second to count 2 marks, a third (u those events only in which a third prize is allotted) to count I mark. A win in the team race to count 3 marks, n others being awarded in this event. A tie to be decided by the greatest number of wins; if then undecided, by No the greatest number of seconds and so on. marks to be awarded in the Native Officers' race.
123rd Burma Infantry-34 points.
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2 Hongkong Regiment-14 points.
At the conclusion of the events, the ceremony of presenting the prizes was performed by Mrs Johnson, wife of Colonel R F. Johnson, Com- manding the R.A. Three cheers for Mrs. Johnson and Colonel Brown, the Seuior Office: Commanding, followed, and the gathering dispersed to the strains of the National Anthem.
CRICKET.
THE NEW RULES
An extraordinary general meeting of the Hongkong Cricket Club was held on the 15th inst. in the Pavilion. Mr. E. W. Mitchell, President, occupied the chair, and was supported by Mr. E. J. Grist, Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Messrs. F. B. Deacon, F. Maitland, and Mr. A. G. Wad (Hon. Secretary)-members of Committee; there were also 31 members present.
The CHAIRMAN & id that the meeting had been called to consider and pass the revised rules which had been drawn up by the Committee. The main point was that the rules had been altered so as to enable the Committee to get a paid secretary. The other alterations were, he thought, of a minor nature. The best plan would be perhaps to read the new rules one by one an. put them to the meeting. He would in each case move the adoption of the rule and Dr. Atkinson would second.
The meeting signified its approval of this mode of procedure.
Amendments were pro- posed as follows:-
Rule 12 provided that the quorum for an extraordinary general meeting should be 30 members.
Hon. C. S. SA RP moved that it be altered
to 20.
Mr. SHELTON HOOPER seconded.
Hon, A. M. THOMSON asked how many members there were in the Club?
The CHAIRMAN-About 400. The amendment was lost. Rule 14 was to the effect that every should elec: their own Captain.
[October 20, 1902.
Senior Naval Officer and the General Offcor Commanding to be hon. members of the Club, and may invite such Officers of H.M. Navy and Army," etc.
Hon. Dr. F. W. CLARK seconded.
Hon. A. M. THOMSON-Could you not add the members of the Executive and Legislative Conncils? (Laughter.)
Mr. Nicolle's amendment was carried.
Rule 26 provided that—“ No rule of the Club shall be repealed or altered, nor shall any new. rule be made except at a general meeting of members."
After some general discussion, it was agreed that the last clanse be made to read : except at an extraordinary general meeting called for that purpose.'
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Except for some other minor alterations the now rules were approved and passed.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman ended the proceedings.
OVER 30 v. UNDER 30.
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Te above match was played on the ground of the H.K.C.C. on the 11th inst. in perfect crick t weather. The "youngsters bitted first but were got rid of very chouply and only managed to total 107. With the exception of Toulmin (17) and Turner (23) no one showed any form and the last five wickets only added 8 runs to the score. For the "old 'uns Fawcett bowl with great success, taking 6 wickets for 21 runs only, and Clark took two good wickets at a critical stage of the innings and came out with the creditable analysis of 3 wickets for 19. The fielding of the veterans was very fair and it was gratifying to see so few catches missed. Garde again kept wicket splendidly, and, in the first innings of the juniors, did not give away a single bye. The Over 30's, as a whole, have little to congratulate themselves
80 far as pon
their individual batting
more considerably
than is concerued, half their total of 189 was scored by one man, France-Hayhurst, who throughout his innings of 106 batted most brilliantly and hit with tremendous power as may be judged from the fact that he scored seven 6's. So far as could be seen, he gave no chance and sca cely made a bad stroke, and, altogether, it was quite one of the best innings that has been played on the ground for some years past. Wynne hit hard for his 23, but 10 one else showed any form. Moore, for the juniors, fielded 8, lendidly, and made two catches; Moberley made one catch. In bowling, Dixon did very well, t king 5 wickets for 39 ruus, and Pearce took 2 wickets
for 18 runs.
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Appended are the score and analyses :-
UNDER 30.
First Innings. Lieut. Lewin, b France-
Hayhurst
Lieut. A. M. Toulmin-
Second Innings.
10 did not bat.
R.M.L.I., b Clark 37 did not bat. G. Moore, R.N. (Capt.),
c Wynne, b Fawcett... 2 not out........ Lieut. Smith, R.A., c and
b Fawcett
5 not out. W. C. D. Turner, b Clark 23 did not bat. Lieut. Mahon, R.N., a
Fawcett, b Kelly 10 did not bat. Lieut. Moberley, H.K R.,
c Garde, b Clark. W. Dixon, o Wynne, b
Fawcett
XIJ. Hooper, c France.Hay-
hurst, b Fawcett
Mr. P. W. GULDRING moved as an amend- ment that in every match in which the Club was represented, the XI should choose their own Captain, but that in scratch matches the Captain be chosen by the Committee or the Secretary. His
for moving reason
this amendment was that in these scratch matches very often nobody knew anybody else, sad difficulties arose as to who was to bat and who was to bowl, and so on.
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Mr. H. ARTHUR seconded, and the proposal was carried.
Rule 19 prov ded that "It shall be compet- ent for the General Committes to invite such Officers of H.M.'s Navy or Army as may be stationed in Hongkong for a short time, as also such visitors as may from time to time be stay. ing in the Colony, to become honorary members of the Club."
Mr. H. C. NICOLLE proposed as an amendment TEAM RACE. ONE MILE. One team per
· that the Committee shall invite the Governor, regiment. A team to consist of 4 men, each of1or Officer Administering the Government, the
5 b Constantino
9 did not bat.
0 did not bat.
T. E. Pearce, e Franco-
Hayhurst, b Fawcett 2 b Lammert ... P. W. Goldring, c Ward,
b Fawcett...
B. E. Hanson, not out
Extras
22
7
56
1 did not bat.
0
3
e Ward, b Constan-
time.... Extras....
0
6
.107
Total
91
OVER 30,
T
• Total
Capt. G. D. Campbell, H.K R.. b Dixon 10 R. B Garde, R N., c Moore, b Toulmin .. 1 Lt. France-Hayhurst, R W.F., « Toulmin,
.106 b Dixon Capt. Fawcett, R.A., & Moore, b Pearce 10 A. P. Silver, R.N., b Smith
5
A. G. Ward (Capt.), e Goldring, b Pearce 2 H. Constantine, R.N. 1.b.w., b Smith J. Kelly, R.N., b Dixon
2
Major Wynne, R.A., o Moberley, b Dixon 23 Major S. F. Clark, R.A.M.C., b Dixon G. P. Iammert, o Pearce, b Toulmin G. Moule, not out
Extras
7
7
0
16
189