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October 2, 1905.]
HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual gener meing of the Hng- kong Cricket Club was held lat eveang in the Colo il Secretary s ffic. The Hon. Mr. T B-combe Smi h, pre iden', ocupied the chair and the others present were: Mr. A. E. Asge hon. a o etary and treasurer, representi g the Craigengower Club; r. T. C Gry, Houg kong C.; Mr. L E Brit ongkong CSCC.; Sapper Man, Royal Engineers C.C.; Serg ant Major Wilson, R.AM.C.; Inspector Withers, Hongkong Pol ce C..
REPORT A D BALANCE SHE T.
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The PESIDENT, iu opening the proceedings said that the nnual me ting of the Commi tee of the League was held for the of electing off e-beavers for the ensuing and passing the report and bal ance sheet for the part season. The repert Ind accounts had been in their hands for some
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days, and he would adopt the usual course of accepting them as having been read. 'I he accounts showed a balance of $11.67 as against $6.54 the previous season. They were thus a little botter off than before, but their object was not to have a big balance. So long as they had a balance on the right side they would be satisfied (Hear, hes) If no gentleman had any remarks to make, he would propose that the report be adopted and the accounts passed.
Mr. BRETT seconded, and the proposition was carried,
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS. The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with.
Mr. T. C. GRAY proposed and Inspector WITHERS Seconded the re-election of the Hou. Mr T. Sercombe Smith as president. This was. carried, and Mr. SERCO MBE SMITH said he would be very glad to serve again as president, On the motion of the PRESIDENT sec nded by Staff Sergeant WILSON, Mr. W. D. Braidwood was re-elected vice-president.
The PRESIDENT proposed that Mr. A. E. Asger be asked to serve secretary, and included in the motion a vote of as treasurer and thanks to that gentleman for his untiring and successful efforts during the past season..
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Clubs wishing to enter the Leagu should note that applicatio should be sent to the Secreta y befor- the 30th inst.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
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The following is the report of the committee
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wh ch are not mentioned in the report. In the first place, the hearty thinks of the club are dne t the community of this Colony, from His Excellency the Governor downwards, who did so much to ntertain the teams from Shanghai and Singapore last November. Without the Co ony, I am afraid our visitors would have had hearty o-operation of the residents of this
the anul report. The Tre surer's count true sense of the word. Oe of our legislators The Comi tee bave pla-ure in presenting and I hope always will be, a sporting one in the a poor time of it. This Colony has always been,
$37.71. which has been added to the Reserve spok- r t or slightingly of sport but, if of in me and expenditure shows surplus fin the Counel hamber the other day Account. Owing to the heavy expenditure o
I wanted to get a prize or subscription for count of re-urfing and ex ension of the
auy branch of port, I know I shud have a ground am un ing together to $2 635.43. the.
sure fiud in the Hon. Mr. Robert Shewan Co mi tea rg et being unable to rede m deb-ntu es toile extent of $1,00 as a ticipat d. challenge to send a team to Sanghai in Sep- Debenture Intest amounting to 8904.73 was
(laughter and applause). We received a
paid on the 1st instan Sha ghai and sing.
temver or October this year. bn your Committee to Hongkong in November last. Hongkong invitation. More attention than usual has been apore in re-ponse to the last represent teams
were unable to get together a repr se tative team and we, therefore, had to decline the defeated Shanghai by three runs and three given during the off season to the ground and I wickets. Singapore defeated Hongkong by 95 runs, Singapore also defeated Daring the Chinese New Year Holidays Shanghai.
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is that of the bar. The amount of time and
capital order, especially when we remember ow you will agree with me it is looking in
of the Swatow Cricket Club. a team was sent to Swatow at the invitation
worn it was at the end of May this year. This is entirely due to the care and attention Two matches The thanks of the club are due to the Swatow Bingham, to whom our best thanks are due were played both of which Hongkong won.
given it by a special committee consisting of Col. Aitken, Messrs, Phelips, H. Hincock and community for the generous hospitality extended to our representatives during their visit. Mr. (applause). One question that is bothering me T. E. Pearce heads the batting averages with labour wasted over collectir chits and making 30, and Mr. (+. E. Morrell first in bowling without bills for same is something appalling and, an average of 13. 18. The highest score, 113. if the club is to continue ruuning it, I am of was made by Mr. T. E. Pearce "gainst the team opinion a cash system is the only possible bas s selected to play in Swatow The Club played nine cricket matches of which three were won,
on which it can be run. Many m-n say they two lost, and four drawn. There were als
don't carry money about, but I myself, since we etc. The Hongkong Cricket Club League these (holding out some dollars) in my pocket have taken on the playing of that game of played other matches such as Hills v. Plains, dominoes have always got some four or five of Team played 17 matches, of which 10 were won,
lost, and 4 drawn. The team again took fourth (Laught-r). There is the alternation of letting place in the League competition. The new
it out to some Chinaman and getting cheap pavilion was occupied in November last, andthe liquors out of battles with good labels on extension on the North side of the Cricket Grouud should be glad of any expression of opinion them, but everyone would be poisoned. I is now completed. The annual lawu tennis under this head later on as it will be a guide to match against the Ladies' Recreation Club was played on 27th May and resulted in a win for the Committee you will shortly be called upon lawn tennis tournament was played in April first match will be played on the 7th-the First the Hongkong Cricket Club. The annuel
to elect. The ground, geotlemen, will be open. for practice on Monday, 2ud October, and the and May. The championship was won by Mr. XI. versus Twenty-two others. H. Pinckney with Mr. Hancock second; the
A" Class Singles Handicap by Mr. H. has kindly consented to captain the Twenty- Pinckney, Mr. R. F. C. Master second; the two. I should like those who can play to Mr. ASGEE in reply said he would be glad "B" Class Singles Handicap by Mr. C. H. signify their intention in the book; it will help
Falloon, Mr. R. E. O. Bird second. Messrs
the sub-committee. Before moving the adop
the P. K. Knyvett and R. B. Beattie were first in
tion of the report and accounts, I shall be glad Doubles Ormiston and H; R. Phelips second. Messrs.
Handicap and
to hear any remarks made by members or to Messrs. E.
answer any questions. A. Boyd and R. Macpherson won the Profes. sional Pairs. Mr. H. R. Phelips and Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith were second. The annual racquets tournament
was played in May, Mr. H. Hancock again won the Championship and also the singles Handicap, and, with Lieut thanks of the club are due to the officers of H. Chesney, R.E., the Doubles Handicap. The M. Navy and Army who kindly lent their bands
T. C. Gray for making out the cricket averages, to M.s.rs. J. W. Bains, P. W. Goldring and to Mr. H. A. Maclutyre for auditing the accounts, and to those gentlemen who served on
Mr. BRETT seconded, and the mɔtion was agreed to.
to do what he could for the league.
ALTERATION OF RULES.
The PRESIDENT referred to rule 13 which, he said, had been drawn up before Zone time came into force in the colony. Zone time gave another 20 minutes, and he would propose that the rule be altered so that in the event of no definite result being arrived at, play should continue for a quarter of an hour in each of the stated times.
This was approved.
The PRESIDENT alluded to rules 6 and 13 and said they might communicate to the club something in the following terms,-
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the Entertainment Committee and also those
The League Committee offer for the serious consideration of the clubs in the League the following 8 ggestions which they will be glad to see acted upon : (1) That rule 6 should be strictly adhered to in spirit as well as in form; who kindly subscribed towards the Guarantee (2) That those who officiate as umpires at any Fund in connection with the visit of the hang- matous ould not be members of clubs coutesting bai and Singapore Teams. Mr. Lowe was tat match. If this cannot be arranged a granted leave of absence on his departure for player should on no account officiate as umpire.,ĥome o.. furlough. Mr. J. E. Biugham (Lowe
It was dea ded tust the secretary would com. mun cate the suggestious to the clubs inter
ested.
Mr. BRETT brought up the question of offic-rs of the army or navy, paying for civilian teams. Clubs sutered for the Lague were prac ically second class players, and if an o
officer was invited to play he was generally a good
player.
The PRESIDENT was in smypathy with the speaker, but he did not see how they could pre-
vent it.
Mr. BRETT suggested a rule f... bidding it. The PR SIDENT cousid red that would be too drastic.
It was, however, decided that that question, together with consider tin of a proposal to
• power the Committee to ms e alterations or additions to the rules, should come up at the adjourned meeting to beaeld on 3rd October,
and Bingham) was appointed to act as decretary and Treasurer during Mr. Lowe's absence. During the year 1.5 new members joined the lub The total number of members is now 5.5 and there are 86 Naval subscribers.
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THE ANNU L MEETING.
The annual meeting of members was held in the Cricket Ground Pavilion on September 26th. Mr. E. W. Mitchell presided and there were also present: Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, Messrs. H. Phelips H. Hancock, C. H Kew, T. U. Gray, R. A. U. Bird, H. G. C. Bailey, G Hastings, J. Hooper, J. A. Jupp, D. Wood, W. C. Turner, T. E. Bingham and others.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, there are one or two matters I should like to remark upon
Mr. Smith
No questions were asked and the CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts as presented by the committee
Hon. Mr. T. 8. SMITH seconded the motion, which was carried,
Hon. Mr. SMITH proposed the re-election of Mr. Mitchell as president.
Mr. BIRD seconded, and the proposition was agreed to unanimously.
Mr. MITCHELL briefly returned thanks for his re-election.
in the following being elected :-Major The ballot for members of committee resulted Chichester, H. Hancock, Phelips, W. C Turner, P. W. Goldring, Aitken, R.. E. O. Bird and Bon, Mr. T. S. Smith.
The CHAIRMAN-Has any member any suggestion to bring forward?
Mr. SMITH-I think the bar should be raa on a cash basis, but that "Tadpole should be all wed to accept chits from gen lemen whom he knows well. At the same time, as a check on the takings, I would suggest that a person who has a drink and pays for it should sign a chit, writing the amount paid on it. I should also like to refer to the League. I think the lit of members who are debarred from playing should be extended and scrutinised from time to time. berauve I think it is obvious'y unfair that Mr. Morrell, who has come out with the top average and Mr. Mackay who has come out fourth,, should pl y for the "A" team of the club. 1 also think it would be far better if the older system were reverted to, namely that ten innings and an over instead of eight should count for averages in local batting and bowling. nl a number of innings, the bowling averages have not been given. I would suggest their adoption in future reports,