September 24, 1904.]
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
The Hongkong Rifle Association on the 17th inst. held a competition for spoons. There were 14 competitors. The light was poor for firing at 600 yards; it came on to rain. Here are the ten best cards, seven shots each from 200, 500 and 600 yards respectively:-
A. Watson: 33, 32, 32–97. J. Parkes: 28, 34, 24–96.
Lieut. Foster, 8.F.: 27, 30, 27—84 (12), 96. Lieut. Napier, 8.F.; 26, 28, 23-77 (18), 95. J. Audrow : 31, 34, 29---94.
Lieut. C. H. Dumbell, S.F.: 30, 32, 28-90. Bergt. Thornhill, R.E. : 33, 29, 25–87. - 8.-Ins. Davies: 31, 28, 24-83.
J. C. Gow: 30, 31, 19—80 (3), 83. Naive Sheik asum: 24, 26, 29–79 (3), 82.
KOWLOON BOWLING green CLUB.
Here are results of the fourth round in the competitions named :—
OLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.
J. Macdonald beat J. M. Henderson Wm. Deas
T. W. Robertson
D. Gow
G, K. Haxton
G. Edwards
J. Galt
Wm. Deas
J. Galt
J. W. Graham Wm. Ramsay
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J. Kyles
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J. Parkes
PRESIDENT 8.
beat T. W. Robertson
J. M. Robson
A. Ewing
Wm. Deas.
VICE-PRESIDENT'S.
beat
J. M. Henderson
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A. Kinross D. Gow
T. W. Robertson
A. Ewing to play J. Macdonald The following is the draw in the semi-finals, to be over by the 27th instant.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. Wm. Deas
J. Macdonald J. M. Henderson v. T. W. Robertson
PRESIDENT'S,
G. K. Haxton V D. Gow
VICE-PRESIDENT'S.
J. Galt
G. Edwards
Wm. Deas
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J. Galt
J. M. Henderson v. J. Macdonald
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CUP COMPETITION,
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A. Ewing.
In the first round, to be finished October 31st, the contesting couples are G. Edwards v. J. Galt, J. Walker v. A. P. Goodwin, J. Ross v. A. Kinross, C. F. Fookên v. A. Langley, J. C. Gow v. J. Ramsay, J. Macdonald v. G. T. Wilson, J. Clelland v. J. J. Sibbit, R. Lapsley v. R. H. Baxter, W. J. Russell v. J. W. Graham, A. Ewing v. Wm. Ramsay, D. Gow v. T. Petrie, T. W. Robertson v. A. Milroy. A. Stevenson v. G. K. Haxton, J. M. Robson v. J. Kyles, J. H. Henderson v. G. Smith, D, Harvey v. J. Murchie, Wm. Deas v. R. Whyte T. Skinner v. J. Parkes, R. Hume v. G. Dodds, and N. G. Major v. Wm. Taylor.
" *** TAYLOR BOWLS.
The first round for these prizes must also close on October 31st. The competitors are thus drawn:-J. Walker v. J. W. Graham, G. Edwards v. G. K. Harton, J. Ramsay v. G. Smith, A. Ewing v. R. Lapsley, J. J. Sibbit v. C. F. Focken, W. J. Russell v. J. M. Robson, A. Stevenson v. R. Whyte, A. Langley v. A. Kinross, G. Dodds v. J. Parkes, J. M. Hender- son v. D. Harvey, J. Kyles v. J. C. Gow, J. Galt v. Wm. Ramsay, N. G. Major v. R. Hume, D. Gow v. G. T. Wilson, J. Ross v. A. P. Goodwin, J. Clelland v. R. H. Baxter, Jas. Macdonald v. A. Milroy, Wm. Deas v. J. Murchie, T. Petrie v. T. W. Robertson, and T. Skinner v. Wm. Taylor.
While giving evidence in a civil case before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, a Chinese witness was asked in examination where his wife was.
CHINA OVERLAND TRÅDE REPORT.
V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS.
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Victoria Recreation Club on the 17th inst.
olosed their aquatic season with an off day to the recent sports; and afterwards Mrs. spite of the threatening weather the stand and Barnes-Lawrence gave away the prizes. In lighter were filled with spectators, for whom a launch from Hongkong had been provided Many ladies were present. The afternoon kept agreeable, though a little rain fell. The Club premises were brightly decked with bunting. H.E. the Governor came over to the sports in his launch shortly after the commencement, and only left just before the consolation race. Some amusement was caused by two of the committee, Messrs. E. M. Hazeland and Humphreys, accidentally falling into the water, when some staging gave way, during the obstacle race.
The band of the Sherwood Foresters was in attendance. The names of J. Witchell, C Humphreys and C. J. Cooke stand out most prominently in this season's aquatics. The results of Saturday's sport were as follows:-
WATER POLO SHIELD FINAL.
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The final of the Water Polo Shield competi- tion was played off between "A" team V.R.C., and "B" team V.R.C.
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A team:-J. Witchell (capt.), A. E. Alves, C. J. Cooke, H. C. Sayer, E. Humphreys, J. H. R. Hance, and C. E. A. Hance (goal).
"B" team:-N. H. Alves (capt.), A. V. Barros, A. J. V. Ribeiro, H. A. Lammert, .C. M. S. Alves, Frank Jorge, and L. E. Lammert (goal). Scoring was commenced by J. H. R. Hauce, who took a pass from E. Humphreys, and put the ball into net neatly. As might have been expected, J. Witchell and N. H. Alves paired, and C. J. Cooke was marked by A. J. V. Ribeiro. After some give-and-take play Witchell sent in a long shot, but unfortunately hit the cross-bar. The ball, rebounding, was taken by H. C. Sayer, who hit the post. J. H. R. Hance passed to C. J. Cooke, who scored.
In the country," he replied. Then he was asked if he knew a woman sitting in Court, and he answered that he did; she was his sister-in- law. The Judge asked the woman where her husband was, whereupon she pointed to the man in the witness-box and said he was her husband. The lying husband was sent to! prison for 21 days for perjury.
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Half-time: " A," 1 ; “ B," 0.
Cooke secured the ball at throw in, but lost it to Bibeiro, who was applauded. Barros passed to N. H. Alves, who knocked the ball on to Lammert; the latter shot high. After the goal throw "B" team continued strong. Lammert passed to A. E. Alves, who scored neatly. After this there was no further scoring. J. Witchell and N. H. Alves, this and last year's champions of the Colony (half-mile) respectively, opposed each other strongly; and H. C. Sayer made a few fruitless attempts to score.
Final score: A." 2: "B," 1.
GREASY POLE.
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First prize presented by Mr. W. Farmer; 2nd: presented.
Seventeen competitors took part in this event. J. Witchell on his first attempt went out to the end of the pole and plucked the flag. The result was :---
J. Witchell A. Loureiro
TUB RACE.
Two lengths. First prize: presented by Mr. H. Humphreys; 2nd: presented.
This was worked off in two heats. Firsts and seconds in each swam in the final. A. V. Barros came second to C. Humphreys in the first heat; and R. C. Witchell second to his brother in the other. One of the tubs was in a very leaky condition; G. B. Macdonald in the first heat, and C. Humphreys in the final were unfortunate enough to get it. The result of the contest was :—
J. Witchell R. C. Witchell
TEAM RACE,
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One length. Breast stroke. Prizes: pre- sented. There were three teams as follows:-
J. Witchell (capt.), W. 8. Bailey, J. H. R. Hance, C. Humphreys, E. Humphreys, J. M. Roza Pereira, H. W. Sayer, H. S. Bevan, F. P. Long and J. E. Ellis.
OBSTACLE RACE.
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First prize: presented by Mr. W. 8. Balloy ; 2nd: presented.
The competitors dived from the lighter and swam over to the platform on the opposite side of the pond. They climbed up on to the plate competitor had dived over a line and climbed form and each took a potato, which, after the
This done, the men dived off the staging, on to some staging, was thrown into a bucket. wriggled through life buoys, made their way to the high-dive platform, took a dive, made their way through the lifebuoys again, and swam home. The result was :
C. J. Gooke E. Humphreys J. W. Bains.
CONSOLATION BACE.
Two lengths. Result: A. J. V. Ribeiro P. M. dos Remedios...
PRIZE GIVING.
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Mr. A. Chapman, chairman of the Club, în addressing Mrs. Barnes-Lawrence, said that the entries exceeded any previous year, and the competitions were very keen. The times were shorter than befor, which showed that the men had been earnest in their training. They owed a deep debt of gratitude to the donors of the numerous lovely prizes (applause), and to the P. & O. Co. for the lighter, so kindly lent, and without which he did not know where they would have found accommodation for all the spectators (Applause). He hoped that the time was not far distant when they would have one event open to ladies only. elicited the sympathies of H.E. the Governor, who had not only become their president, but also an ordinary paying member (Applause). He hoped that H.E.'s example would be followed by others not yet members of the Club.
The Club had
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before calling for three cheers and a
After the distribution of prizes Mr. Chapman, for Mrs. Barnes-Lawrence, presented her with
tiger a handsome bouquet of flowers, saying it was- the first time that she had visited the Club, but- they hoped to see her there again (Applause).
Three cheers were afterwards given for the ladies of Hongkong; and three for the Hon. Secretary of the Club.
TRADE ITEMS.
The British steamer Anerley, one of Watts, Watts & Co.'s boats (1,887 tons, built in 1881), which went ashere at Fassu last month, was insured for £13,000 free of particular average.
Reports concerning the second rice crop show that it is excellent both in quality and quantity all over San On and the New Terri- tory.
A proposal is on foot to start a Cricket and Recreation Club for Kowloon. Such an in- stitution would be a boon to residents on the Kowloon side.
The requisite number of shares having been subscribed, it has been decided to float the Hotel Metropole Company (Shanghai) under the Hongkong Ordinances immediately.
Messrs. H. E. Reynell & Co. of Kobe are turning over their "Hirano" mineral water business to a public company with a capital of 125,000 yen, in twenty-five yen shares. The purchase price is 100,000 yen.
Transfers of members of the staff of the Shanghai branch of the Inspectorate-General of Customs have already been reported. Others are announced. Mr. Bowring has been trans- “ ferred to Tientsin and Messrs. Lowder and Sandercock to Peking.
We are officially informed that the British Consul at Bangkok has notified the revocation' of the regulation respecting plague and the revival of the regulations published under Government Notification 612 of 1903 amb- stituting inspection at Peknam for quarantine at Kolphai.
N. H. Alves (capt.), T. Meek, A. Loureiro, B Among local improvements at Wênchów may Henderson, R. C. Witchell, J. Cronin, W. T.be noted, says Mr. Mortimore in his report for Andrews, C. F. Osorio, C. B. Hayward sad E. 1903, the establishment of a soap factory at Abraham.
Wênchow by a Chinese who obtained the neces- sary knowledge in Japan, and of a small factory at T'ai Chow, where towels are made after Japanese style from yarn manufactured by the Ningpo cotton mills. Owing to the compara- tive chespness of both products they are obtain. ing a ready market,
A. V. Barros (capt.), A. J. V. Ribeiro, H. C. Bayer, J. A. 8. Alves, P. M. Cos Remedios, W. G. Goggin, J. W. Bains, J. E. Ellis, G. B. Maodonald and E. E. Raymond.
A very interesting event. It was won by J., Witchell's team.