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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND Mr LAMMERT seconded the motion, and
Mr. MITCHELL-I don't think there is much nse of signing chits and at the same time pay-election was un nimous. ing cash bu I am glad Mr Smith agrees with me that the cash system is the better. With regard to aver ges, that is a rule of the club, and a special m eting would be necesary to alter that rule. I think it is very hard lines on Dixon, both in batting and bowling, that he should come second.
Mr. ASGER in returning thanks said he would always put forth his best endeavours in the interes's of the club.
Mr KEW-With reference to Mr. Smith's remarks regarding memb rs who should play in the club's first team, what about the other members of the club who play for Kowloon and other teams ?
The CHAIRMAN-We cannot make out the list of other club's players.
Mr. KEW-But cannot we legislate agaiost them playing for other clubs.
The (HAIRMAN-You had better see the club about that.
diction in the matter.
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Mr. M. E. ASGER moved and Mr R. BASA seconded, that the retiring treasurer, Mr. G. Rapp, be re-elected. Cried.
re-elected captuia,
Mr. R. BASA moved that Mr. Lammert be
Mr. R. PESTONJI Seconded the motion, which
was carried,
Mr. M. E. Asger was appointed vice-captain J. PESTONJI. on the motion of Mr. Co PER seconded by Mr.
was
Mr. IRVINE—I would suggest to the incoming committee that the bowling and batting averages of league teams should be included in the report for the year.
The CHAIRMAN--I am afraid we should have great difficulty in getting the averages especially of the "A" team.
Sometimes they don't score at all (laughter). I don't mean in runs, but they don't score in the book. The incom ng commit ee will no doubt note your remarks, and see what they can do towards giving the averages more publ.oity.
ballot :-M. E. "Asger, R, Basa, A. Q. Brawn
The following committee were elected by L. A. Rose and J. Toppin. The annual report
as follows:- The committee have great pleasure in Mr. SMITH-I am afraid we have no juris-senting their report for the season 1904-05, pra-
relying on practically the same team as in the The club, previous season, again entered for the League compaon, and titi succeeded in winning the of which 12 were won, drawn and 4 lost. Shield. The number of matches play d was 18, (Points 33.)
Farther discussion followel as to the mode of running the bar, but no fresh decision was arrived at when the meeting terminated.
CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUB.
The annual general meeting of members of this club was held at the matsh d, Happy Valley, on September 28th. Mr. W. D. Braidwood (pres deut, presided, and there were also present Messrs. A. F. Asger (secretary), M. E.. Asger, H. C. Mack, L. Lummert, J. Pestonji, J. W. Stewart, W. Allen, R. Basa, R. U oper, A. Ahmed, J. Basa, R. Rosa, L. A. Rosa, and J. Topp 1.
which was a most successful one.
The members held a very successful "At Home" on the 6 h May last, when a hletic sports of au entertaining nature were provided On this ocasion the League shield and medals were presented to the team by the Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, the President of the League, to whom the thanks of the club are due, as also to Mrs. Braidwood for prezenting the club and sports' prizes.
LAWN TENNIS.-Lawn Tennis was resumed in the summer.
Entries for the competition stewed no fa ling off and great interest was evinced in the various events. The Scratch Sing es was won by Mr. F. Rapp and the Final in the Doubles Handicap will be played off in a few days
MEMBERSHIP. The roll of members during the season reached 65
$1,503.89 and expenditure $1,328 92 leaving a FINANCE. The total receipts amounted to
balance in hand
$174.97.
THE PAVILION.-A the last annual meet-
GEAR.-The gear in band is in good order and additional
goo is are in transit.
Mr. A. O. Brawa heads the list of batting averages with 18.58, Mr. R. Basa, 17.66, being a close second. Mr Brawn, having the hi-he average for two successivo seasous, becomes the winner of the B lilios cup.
Mr. R. Pestonji has the analysis, having captured 56 wickets at 7.32 bs bowling
ing it was thought desirable to extend the The notice couveuing the meeting having been read, the PRESIDENT said-Gentlemen, the pavilion, and this extension was very satis report and accoun's have been in your handsfactorily carried out at a cost of $300, of which for sometime, and so far as I can see there is
$172 were subscribed by members, the balance very little in them that calls for remark. Last being drawn from the club funds season was a very successful one indeed, and members have every reason to congra nlate themselves on having done so well (applause). I only hope our success this year will be equal to that of last, and that we shall succo-d in retaiuing the shield we won. In the matier of finance, gentlemen, you will see that notwith- standing the fact that the extension to the pavilion was carried out at a cost of $3 10, we have still a considerable sum at credit balanco -$174.97. In addition to that you will see that there are ou standing chits am unting to $61.78. Now, taken uit geth-r, $128 has been taken from the funds as a contri·ation towards the extension of the Pavilion. The club has in hand, however, something over $300 at the present t me; tha. gentlemen, I think is a zubject for congratulati, n I don't think there is anything more to say, but shall be glad to answer any ques i ns asked before prop sing the adoption of the report nd account.
No questions were asked and the PRESIDENT proposed the adoption of the report and accounts. Mr. M..E. ASGER seconded toe proposition, which was agreed to.
Mr. A. E. ASGEE proposed the re-election of Mr Baidwo d as president.
Mr. LAMMERT seconded the motion which was carried unauimon-ly.
Mr. BRAID WOOD-I thank you, gentlemen, and as in former years I shall do my utmost to promote the welfare of the club (applause).
The PRESIDE T proposed that Mr. A. E. Asger be re-elected secret ry. For many years he had devoted a large portion of his time and attention to the interests of the Club, and a beiter secretary it would be impossible to get (hear, hear). We are indebted to him for the energetio and able manner in which he has condnoted bis duties in the past and can only show our appreciation of his efforts by re- electing him unanimously (applause).
runs.
The committee desire to tendr to the pre- sident the r th nk for his u ual prizes.
The annual general meeting will be held in the parilion on Thu sday, the 28th September, at 5.30 p.m.-A. E Ager, hon. secretary- The account, presented by Mr. G. Rupp. hin. treasurer, show a balance in han1 of 8.74.97.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.
The annual meeting of members of this club was held at the Hongkong Hotel on Friday
aft-rnoon.
Mr. F. BROWNE, chairman, in proposing the the Rugby team at done very well in the large adoption of the report and aso-uuts s ate thit
great measure due to their energe io captain, Mr. number of games played, and this was in a HF. Chard (·pplaus-)... · There was every prospect of this section continuing its good work' A large number of matches had also been played by the association t-am, but they had not been so successful in the matter of wins. Stil, thez o uld not always e expected to win, and they could congratulate their opponents on being a little better that them. selves. They had gained me very use ul experience even in their defeats, and this would s-rve them well for the coming season. The club had not been suffici-ntly successful to win the shield; as tuey had not been fr number of years, but the shield had fallen
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into very good hands (hear, hear). members of the Hongkong Football Club had always been ready to assist the exeon- tive in every way, and it was most credit- able that when a new-
v-pavilion aud dress ng room was wanted, they came forward so rapidly and subscribed practically the whole amount requi el. Thanks were due to Mr. C. H. Gale for 1 he had done in connection with the pavilion (bear, ear) and also the hon. secretary, Mr. Crofton (her, hear). The grand stand, as usual, had been blown down (laughter), and, as, usual, the order had been given to put it up (more laughter.) The thanks of the members were due to te two o ptains Mr. H. F. Chard and Mr. W. H. Williams, to the non. treasurer, Mr. A. Boyd, to the hon. secretary, Mr. Crofton, and to the Committee, for all their efforts (applause). They deserved the gratitude of the members for their work in arranging all the matches, and providing useful outdoor good health and thereby do their work efficient- recention, which en bled players to keep in ly; and in enabling men who had come to a strange country to form those friendships and Colony would be unbearable; and alsɔ in companionships without which life in this providing many hours of happiness for the orowds of spectators (applause).
Mr. E. F. AUC IT seconded the proposition, which was carried.
The following officers were then elected President, Mr. F. Browne; captain of rugby team, Mr. H. F. hard; captain of association team, Mr. H. . Gray; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. S. Hencaman
Hon. S-cretary, Mr. R. H Crofton; Committee, Messrs, J. W. C. Bonnar. T. E. Pearce, J. D. Ba smчn, R.N., P. W Goldring, and G. B. Macdonald, R G.A.
With reference to rule 17 of the Club's rules, Mr. R. MACPHERSON proposed that it be altered to read as follows-" All teams for Association matches shall be selected by a sub-committee of three members appointed by the General Com- mi tee, this sub-committee to be known as the 'Match Committee.' The captain of the team shall form one of this sub-committee."
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Mr. E. F. AUCOTT seconded the proposition and there followed a discussion wherein it was contended that it was not sufficient for the selection of teams to
be merely announced in the newspapers, and that it was advisable that the responsibility of selec- tion should rest with such a sub-committee rather than with one man.
The proposition was agreed to unanimously but as the Rugby players preferred the old methods, it was agred that the innovation
Py ouly to the association t am.
The secretary to the Navalyard Football Club wro'e suggesting the formation of a league under Eng ish Association rules,
forming such a league. and pissed a motion to Memb rs generally were not in favour of
the effect that the club was unable to jo n.
It was de ided that the closing date for entries in the six-a-side competition should be Thurs. day, 25th instant.
THE ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
The first annual m o‘ing of the m mbrs of the Royal Hongk ng Yacht Club was held in the Cricket lab Pavilion on September 28 h- Mr. A. B. Rouse in the chair. The other.
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members pres-n were:-Dr. F. Clar, captain; 0. Watkins, Messrs. D. B Murray, Guy Blood, L. G. Bird, H. J. O'Brnett,
Orm, A. W. Dixon, Ro ert Innes, E. M.. P. S Ja neson, . M. Fl cher, H. P. Tooker, E. A. Hankey, Percy Smith. C. H Gale, H. W.
Haz land, W. O. Kohler, F. W. W+rið..
REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET.
The report, which reads as under, was presented:
The sub-committee for boating have pleasure in laying before you the report of last season. The fleet of boats consists of:-2 four. oars. 2 pair oars, 2 double sculls, 8 tubs, 2 randans. dinghy. The boats are in good order and condition. Two fonr oars were sold i
one went to Manila and one to Newchwang; and the sum of $480 was realized by heir sale.
England, and another from Leux, of Germany; and two pair oar boats from tue Dock Co. here,
One four car bat is on order from Cla-per, of