December 19, 1903.]
THISTLE.
Bow, A. E. Sheffield..
2 J, J. Watson
3 W. T. Andrew
8 13
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10
10
St, J. Witchell
11
Cox, R, C. Witobell
10
KORNBLUME.
Bow, O. R Channett
8
7
2 H. M. Bain
8
9
3 C. Humphreys,
10
1
St., H. Rapp
Cox, F. W. White
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9 12 10 U
This race was between Rose and Shamrock. Shamrock took the lead Rose went well a little behind. Leek lagged. Shamrock con- tinued to gain. Kornblume was out of it. Leek secured third place, with Thistle keeping a little behind. An easy win for Shamrock by 4 lengths; Rose second; Thistle third,
Time, 7 minutes 36-1/5 seconds.
FIN OR BULB-KEELED YACHTS.-Including all yachts classed as first, second, and one-design in the club races of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Prizes, cups for 1st and 2nd boats. Handicap,
Those that started were:--- Vernon...Commodore C. G. Robin-
Dione
SOD, AD.C. R.N..... H.E.F.H.May, C.M.G....
Aileen
...Lieut. Col. L. F. Brown,
R.E.
Elspeth ...C. A. Temes
La Cigale E. M. Hazeland
Min
Erica
...A. Denison
Bonito ...J. Hastings
Officer, R.A
Parker, R.N.
...Capt. Crichton, R A.
Iria... ...A. B. Rouse
Gloria
Chanticleer...Staff-surgeon F.W.
Doreen Payne Mist...
Major Pratt, R.A. ..Officers, R.E.
...C. A Tomes
Scr.
Mis.
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14
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Vernon came in first; Aileen second; Payne third; Dione fourth. On time allowance Poyne
is the winner; Vernon second,
ALL OPEN BOATS, ANY RIG (Chinese-owned boats excluded); keels allowed. Handicap.
Albion's pinnace won this race. Several starters, but a very poor race; two-thirds of the boats, in fact, gave up. When the race finished it was quite dark.
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PRESENTATION OF PRIZES,
All were pleased to see the Germans win the Ladies' Prize for their good sportsmanship. As the winning crew came up on the poop they were warmly cheere 1.
Mr. Austen s id she had much pleasure in introducing the winners of the Ladies' Prize.
Miss Berkeley said it was a most splendid and exciting race.
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Mr. Siebs thaked Miss Berkeley for present- ing the prizes. The race, said he, was particular one, it being got up by the ladies. He proposed three hearty cheers for Miss Berkeley and the ladies of Hongkong.
Thres hearty cheers and a tiger having been given, a voice at the back proposed three cheers for the winners. Three good ones were given. The prizes were four handsomely chased English silver flower-bowls, with silver-gilt netting for arranging the flowers,
Mrs. May presented the prizes of other events. Major Chapmau, in asking Mrs. May to do so, made a few remarks, saying how the second day, being the ladies' day, was the best of the Regatta. The events of the function had been
cont.sted; olosely ong even, in fact, ending by a win by only two feet. Cap'ain Cowlishaw deserved the greatest thanks for so kindly lending the Brilliant.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
He has acted for three years as secretary; the token, a handsome inscribed watch, was a befitting token in recognition of Mr. White's inestimable services. Mr. White in responding spoke highly of the sterling qualities of Mr. Austen, his successor. The closing scene wasa presentation, by Mr. Chapman, of a beautiful bouquet, to Mrs. May. He thanked her and said they hoped to see her there again. Three cheers, in turn, were then given for Mrs. May, H. E. Mr. May, Mr. Chapman, the Secretary, and the ladies. The band then struck up "God Save the King," and the company crowded into the Fame for conveyance ashore.
CRICKET.
INTERFORT XI. v. REST OF H.K.C.c. This match on the Cricket Ground on Satur- day ended in a victory for the Interport team by 10 wickets an unexpectedly easy win after the fairly level play last week. In the losing team F. Maitland and E. Mast were unable to
FOOTBALL.
461
Their
H.K.F.C. V. 'AMPHITRITE,' The Happy Valley ground on Saturday last, when the above teams met, presented quite an animated appearance, among the spectators. being a goodly muster of sailors and soldiers who had come to support the naval team. Both sides played in white. the sailors being distinguishable by reason of a blue slash across their shirts. The Club won the toss, and kicked off with a slight breeze against them team was a fairly representative one, but the absence of Bonnar was sorely felt in the half back line. The sailors soon gave evidence of their intention to go all the way, and by vigorous if somewhat unscientific play, were soon within shooting distance of Kew, but offside against Claridge relieved the pressure. Kendrick next got away down the right wing, and shot hard into Kew's hands. The Club forwards now had a turn, and Williams struck the side of the net with a fast oblique shot. play, their places being taken by Commander From the return the same player again secured Watson, R.N. and G. M., Fletcher. When
the ball, and was allowed to centre unhampered, play recommenced the Rost had scored 78 runs
the sailors meanwhile appealing for offside, for 4 wickets in their
however, the referee did not first innings which,
allow. The against their opponents' 235. De Paris and
chance was thrown
away Chichester
the bar. Clar- were the first pair to face by Cooper shooting over the bowlers, but only 6 runs had been added idge and Webster were playing an effective when the former fell to a catch off R. Hancock's game on the naval left wing and frequently bowling. This was a token of what was to
threatened the Club goal. Danby, Cooper. and Brent endeavoured to find the uet, but were follow, as the bowling of the two Hancocks was too much for the remaining men, and the last five erratic in shooting. Webster got down for the wickets fell for an addition of only 34 ruos,
sailors, and centred well, but Liley shot wide of Radcliffe and Lee alone reaching double figures. the posts. Not to be denied, however, they R. Ha cock took 5 wickets for 16 runs and initiated a nice combined run, and Liley had no his brother 3 for 27. Following on, the Rest difficulty in beating Kew. The Club were made a poor start, as Lee, who had carried his now playing for all they were worth, and bat and had gone in first in the second innings,
Whitamore put in a uice dribbling run was caught when he had made 6 out of 10.
to Brent, Then Commander Watson, Mast's substitute, who was just on the point of shooting when and Irwin got together and knocked up 40 runs
However, the sailors, who followed, left at 65, but Radcliffe helped doing the major portion of the attacking; only before the midshipman was out. Chichester, encouraged by their supporters, were certainly Watson to buist the hundred. At 16, however, at rare intervals were the Club able to get near Watson having, scored 56 out of the 96 waile Sproat. Kendrick again put in a fast run he was in, was dismissed, fourth out, by a catch
down the wing, and from his centre Liley shot off Dixon's bowling. Radcliffe continued to bat at Kew, who, however, cleared well. Com- successfully, and Rimington got into double bination among the Club forwards looked figures, but the rest were failures, and the dangerons for the naval team, Haskins being innings closed for 147, leaving the Interport XI- somewhat lucky in clearing. Davison was play- only 42 to win. These Arthur and H. Hancocking a hard, bustling game at half for the sailors. knocked off in less than a quarter of an hour, giving their side a ten-wicket victory. and analysis : --
THE INTERPORT TEAM. First innings
Scores
235
and transferred the
Haskins intervened.
ball
Brent next got away and passed to Cooper, who shot wide. Play was, however, soon transferred to the other end, and Liley just missed the goal. A foul was given against the sailors, and Aucott had jast kicked when the whistle sounded with
Second innings, 42 for 0 wicket (R. Hancock, not the score- Amphitrite, 1; H.K.F.C., 0, On out 27; H. Arthur, not out, 15.)
THE REST OF THE CLUB.
First Innings. F. Maitland, b J. T.
Dixon
A. Irwin, R.N., b J. T.
Dixon..
Eng.-Lt. Wall, c sub., b
R. Hancock....
Lt. Rimington, b H.
Hancock
17
Second Innings.
1 st Arthur, b Bird.. 23 33 1.b.w. b H. Hancock &
0
Eng. Lt. De Paris, o Ni-
cholas, b R. Hancock 17 Major Chichester, b H.
Hancock
Hancock
T. Sercombe Smith, b R. Capt. Radcliffe, 1 b.w., b
H. Hancock.
Com. Watson, R.N., o
sub.. b R. Hancock
J. E. Lee, not out Capt. Boyd, e Turner, b
E. Hancook
A G.M. Fletcher...
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Total
The prizes were then presented, each recipient being cheered in turn. [. Commodore Robinson, who won the sailing race, not being present, Mrs. Robinson took Lis prize. Mr. F. D. Bain received the heartiest applause Dixon for winning a cup presented by the Hon. H.
. Pollock for the winner of the most races A hand- in the regaltas of 1901, 1902, 1903. some silver tea-set was presented to Captain Cowlishaw for so kindly patting his ship at he disposal of the club. The good skipper was lost for words in answering the call for a speech; he was cheered again and again. Last but not least was a presentation to Mr. F. W. White, late secretary of the V.R.C.
Pearce Bird H. Hancock. E. Hancook.
Turner
c and b J. T. Dixon 13
b Bird
4 b J. T. Dixon
2 not out..
0
0
4
30
resuming, Danby took the ball along the line,
and from his centre Cooper shot over the bar.
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A pell of midfield play ensued, and then Williams got away, and Haskins miskioking in clearing, a corner resulted. It was of no avail, however. The sailors now began to press strongly, and from a scrimmage around the Club goal Kew, in fisting out, fell, Kendrick - secured, and shot straight; the ball, however, struck Kew as he lay on the ground, and rolled behind. The corner. was unproductive. Webster, Wright, Connolly, and Kendrick in turn tested Kew, Wright's shot striking the crossbar. A foul against the Club looked dangerous, and Kew had to clear from Webster. The Club goal was now under- going an almost continuous bombardment, and the backs were kept busy defending. Whitamore and Danby at length started a com- bined run, but were checked. Kendrick, who was playing well on the right wing, again tested 7 Kow, but the shot was saved. At length_Wil- liams put in a fine run, Sproat in fisting out his shot giring a corner, which was badly taken. Danby forced another corner off Has- kins with a similar futile result. The sailors' Second Innings.
left then got moving, and Claridge's shot just A cleared the post on W.
the wrong side. good opportunity for the Club was thrown away when Danby finished a smart run by centring well, but found nobody up to support him. The same player again got away, but was fouled when in a good position. Ancott took the kick, but nothing resulted, and the game ended with the score-
13
at Arthur, b Bird
4
o R. Hancock, b J. T.
Dixon
56
10
o H. Hancock, b R.
Hancock
B
3
st Arthur, b Bird
4
lbw b H. Hancock ..
6
14
Extras
.118
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS. THE BEST OF THE CLUB.
First Innings.
.158
0.
M. R. W.
10 3 27 2
0. M. R. 14 3 37
3
7
2 19
4
15
14 1 45
4
13
3 27
3
9
3 29
11.4 4 16
7 1 23
1
3
17
The following appointment has been made at the Admiralty: -Engineer Commander J. E. D. Graham, to the Tamar, for the Wivern,(and Hongkong Reserve, to date Nov. 10.
· Amphitrite, 1; H.K,F,C. 0. The teams were:
H.K.F.C.: Kew, goal; Austen and Aucott, backs; Gray, Forrester and McDonald, halves;