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FOOTBALL.
H.K.F.C. v. H.M.8.
ARGONAUT,
The Shield committee having decided to postpone the semi-final tie between H.M.S8. Glory and Ocean till the 14th inst., the Club was able to invite the fialists, II.M.8. Argonaut, to a friendly ga ne on the 7th inst. The naval men were minus three of their Shield team-right wing and centre-half-but capable substitutes At 4.20 the teams lined up as were forward. follows:-
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H.K.F.C.-Hickling, goal; Bonnar and Ansten, backs; Henderson, Kaw, and Canlfeild, halves; Lemarchand, Ratberford, Cooper, Seth, and Davis, forwards.
H.M.8. Argonaut:-Robinson, goal; Taylor and Morrison, backs; Clissold, Taylor and Percy, halves; Brown, Ainsley, Gogle, l'aton. and Callagan, forwards,
The Club won the toss, but decided to face a strong wind. The navy were the first to get into close quarters, and gained a corner, which Brown placed nicely. Rutherford, however, secured possessio, and t ok the bill well down, but his parting shot was yards wide. Fancy play by the Argonauts' left wing was of small service to their side, and Austen cleared easily. A dangerous raid by the navy forced a corner off Kew, which, however, Callagan made a hash of. Lemarchand and Rutherfood were playing splendidly together, and Percy and Morrison had as much as they could manage to keep '1 hough them out of shouting distance. handicapped by the wind, the civilians there having more than a fair share of the game, we forwards combining nicely. Responding to aa uppeal from their supporters to "come away, the Argonauts attacked and Ainsley sent a hard, high shot into the corner of the goal, which Hickling cleared. Keeping up the pressure, the Shield finalists twice in quick succession had hard lines in not scoring, Hickling having to handle on both occasions. Bonnar was playing his usual hard game, his heading being perfect..
last at
were The
rewarded Argonauts
Austen miskicked for their constant pressure. into the far side of the goal, out of Hickling's reach, and Bonnar, making a plucky effort to stave off a score, headed through the goal, the ball striking the inside of the upright All the game was now and falling into the net. close in on the Club's goal, and three abortive It looked odds on orners fell to the navy. their increasing their lead, but half-time was called with the score :-
Argonaut, 1 goal; H.K.F.C., 0.
The second half opened in striking contrast to the conclusion (f the first period, for quite ten minutes play being, to say the least, tame and uninteresting. Then the Club defence had an anxious time, but with the aid of a little luck kept the goal intact. A dangerous attack was brilliantly cleared by Austen, who was playing a reliable game.
In running out to save, Hickling was impeded and though the ball was sent into the net, the foul nullified the point. Play at this period was mostly in favour of the naval men, who were showing The chance of the first-class combinati ›n.
game fell to Cooper Henderson centred right into Cooper's feet, but the centre lifted the ball high over the bar. The homesters at this stage were full value fora goal, but the forwards, though excellent in the open, failed sadly when it came to finish. Fall-time arrived with the
score:-
H.M.S. Argonaut, 1 goal; H.K,F.C., 0.
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It is stated from Peking that the two Commissioners who are to represent the Chinese Government at the Osaka Exhibition next month, namely, Na Tang and Chên Ming-tso, have been given the munificent sum of Tis. 2,000 each “for expenses in Japan," which also to and fro. includes passage money, etc., According to the N-C. Daily News the Com-
missioners also take with them a staff of some eighteen secretaries and attachés, who are to be given Tis. 1,000 each for expenses. It may also be stated here that several Vio-roys and Governors of provinces are sending their own representatives who have been provided with funds more worthy of the occasion and as a means of further cementing the growing friend- ship existing between the people and officials of both Empires.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
LADIES' RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL PRIZE MEETING.
The annual prizs meeting of the Ladies' Rifle Association was held on March 3rd, 4th and 5th and the following are the results of the various competitions :-
75 YARDS SCRATCH.
First prize presented by Mrs. May, won by Mrs. Leigh, score 31.
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Second prize presented by I.R.A.. won by Mrs. May, score 29.
75 YALDS HANDICAP.
First prize presented by Sir Paul Chater, won by Mrs. Stephens, score 27 +9.
Second prize presented by L.R.A., won by Mrs. Fullerton, score 28+7.
50 YARDS SCRATCH.
First prize presented by Mrs. Siebs, won by Mrs. Stephens, score 27.
Second prize presented by Hongkong Rifle Association, won by Mrs. Leigh, score 26.
50 YARDS HANDICAP.
First prize presented by J. R. M. Smith, Esq., won by Mrs. Tudor, score 26+ 12.
Second prize presented by L.KA.. won by Miss Biebs, score 23+ 12.
ENCOURAGEMENT CUP NO. 1.
First prize presented by Mrs. Stephens, won by Mrs. Dean, score 29.
Second prize presented by Mrs. Robertson, won by Mrs. Radcliffe, score 24 +4.
ENCOURAGEM NT CUp no. 2.
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[ March 14, 1908.
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
CAPTAIN'S CUP AND SILVER MEDAL POR MARCH.
The following cards were returned
Mr. G. Stewart Major Taylor Capt. Phillips. Mr. C. W. May
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A
85
4
81
95
11
95
10
93
87
Mr. A. B..Lowson... Mr. J. Johnstone Mr. A. Boyd Mr. H. J. Gedge
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6
67
93
5
108. 18
90
112 18
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94
33 entries.
POOL.
Mr. W. L. Martin... Mr. G. Stewart
99 14
79
85
4
81
Lient. D. C. H. Dalrymple... 94 Mr. C. G. Matthew
13
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99
18
81
94
11
83
95 10
85
93
6
87
Mr. A. B. Lowson
93
93
5
6 87 88
31 entries.
Capt. Henderson
Capt. Phillips... Mr. C. W. May
Mr. J. Johnstone
THE CRISIS IN KWANGSI,
The local mandarins, the `N.-C. Daily News reports, have received news from the south of the capture by rebels of the prefectural city of Liuchou, not far from Kueilin, the provincial capital of Kwangai, in consequence of which the sitnation of the last named city is now very serious, there being not quite 5,000 men holding he place. The loyalty of these troops, even, is, suspected, and it is thonght that the moment the rebel forces appear in strength before the provincial capital the garrision will band it Presented by Fung Wa Chun, Esq., won by immediately over to the rebels, who intend to Mrs. T. M. Wright, scores 21+5, 23+8.
Prize presented by Mrs. Hastings and Miss Blake, won by Mrs. Baker Brown, score 26+8; HU BANDS' PRIZE 50 YARDS HANDICAP. First won by Mrs. Pritchard, score 25 +8. Second won by Mrs, Wilcox, score 24+9. CONSOLATION PRIZE 50 and 75 YARDS
HANDICAP.
WATER RETURN.
LEVEL AND STORAGE of Water in Reger- VOIRS ON THE 1ST MARCH,
LEVEL. 1902.
Below overflow.
1903. Below overflow. 29 ft. 6 in. 38 ft. 2 in. 34 ft. 5 in.
60 ft. 7 in. Tytam Pokfulam 36 ft. 6 in. Wongnicheong 42 ft. 9 in.
STORAGE GALLONS.
make Kueilin the capital of the Chinese dynasty. What the leaders of the rebellion really want however, is some seaport, so as to have the means of easy communiction with their friends outside. Once Knoilin is captured and they have a regular base to work from in extending the rebellion to other provinces we may expect them to make a decided effort in capturing some important city on the sea coast. Whilst people in the provinces receivo anthentic news of the numerous encoes. ses of the rebels whose operations have extended even into Hunan province and whose partisans are constantly increasing in Yunnan, Kueihou, Szechuen, and Kwangtung provinces, the powers that be in Poking are b ing fed with telegrams from Kwaugsi officials reporting "glorious vic- tories" over the rebels. Soiufatuated has the Cen- tral Government in the capital become on this account that they refuse to believe contrary accounts from high officials in the vicinity of Kwangsi province who are independent of those It is stated that oue in the latter province. high official in Kueichon writing to the Grand Consumption 44,217,000 - 60,631,000 gallons | Council concerning the large quantities of
Tytam Pokfulam
Wongneicheong
1902. 54,690,000 2,040,000 3 15,000
57,434,000
1903. 181,235,000
1,000,000 2,219,000
184,454,000
Total ..... CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE CITY OF VICTORIA AND HILL DISTRICT DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.
1902.
1903.
Estimated popu.
212,700
7.4
lation
217,600. Consumption per head per day
9.9 gallons Intermittent supply in force during February both years.
of
CONSUMPTION Of Water in KowLOON PEN-
INSULA DURING THE Month of
FEBRUARY.
1902.
1903.
· magazine rifles and ammunition in the hands of the Kwangsi rebels declared his suspicions that some foreign Government was secretly assist- ing the movement; to this the Council replied that as China was in the closest friendship (sic) with all the Powers it was absurd to entertain suo suspicions. The high official in question then denounced Governor Wang, Chih-ebun as unequal to deal with the sitnation and recommended either Chang Chih-
Consumption... 8,344,000 11,381,000 gallons tung or Wei Kuang-tao as Commander-in-
54,700
60,500
Estimated popu-
lation Consumption per
head per day 5.4
6.7 gallons The Government Analyst reports that the water is of excellent quality.
W. CHATHAM
Water Authority.
A correspondent writing to the N.-C. Daily News with reference to the recommendation by Dr. Hogg of kerosene oil for the extermination of mosquitoes says:-" Last summer I went on board a kerosene ship; 1 noticed all the crow had marks of misquito-bites on them. Soon the mosquitoes will be back, and 1 would like some scientific man to visit the vessels at the kerosene oil godowns, and see the men who work at kerosene cargo, and actually breathe and stink of kerosene, how they suffer from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes thrive on oil.”
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chief over all the forces operating against the rebels, at the same time suggesting that the troops of the Yan-Kuei provinces be ordered to combine with the Two Kwang forces. The Grand Council pooh-poohed this also and replied that Governor Wang Chih-obun was quite capable of deal with the situation with the troops he now has under him in Kwangsi. ̧ As proof of this Governor Wang's telegrams announcing successive victories over the rebels were copied and transmitted to the high official above noted.
Dr. Stanley, the Medical Officer of Health at Shanghai, in his annual report estimates that there are 5,000 consumptives in Shanghai and urges the necessity for interdicting expecto- ration in the streets. The majority of these consumptives, the doctor says, individually expectorate daily millions of deadly tubercle
bacilli.
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