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CHINA UNITED SERVICE RIFLE
ASSOCIATION.
Following the first rifle meeting held last week under the auspices of the China United Services Rifle Association, the interesting ceremony of presenting the prizes to the successful competi- tors took place on the Parade Ground on March 27th in presence of a good, number of spectators, which included representatives of all the services and a coterie of Japanese cadets. His Excellency the Governor, His Excellency Major General Villiers Hatton. and Mrs. Villiers Hatton; Colonel Price, Major Kelsall (secretary) and others were present:
Colonel Price opened the proceedings by an explanatory statement. He said the meeting which had been concluded last Saturday was the first promoted by the China United Services Rifle Association. The object of the association was to bring together all those who by the terms of their service had an allotted duty to perform in the defence of the Colony, to fester a healthy rivalry, and to encourage riflé practice Judging from the number of those who had entered the competitious he had по hesitation in saying that the meeting had exceeded their expectations. Under the patronage of Sir Matthew Nathan, under the vice patronage of the gentlemen who had consented to become vice patrons, and under the presidency of Major General Villiers Hafton, he thought they had every reason to feel satisfied with the result of the first meeting, to believe that the association was firmly established, and to feel optimistic in regard to its progress (applause). Referring to
programme, he said, with regard to the British events, that for the championship series the entries were very satis- factory. After giving details of the entries
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the condition of teu rounds, but then there were reasons for only ten rounds. He thought that ou the whole the conditions would be found practicable. If a man's water-bottle was empty the team would not be disqualified-but the man would get thirsty. If a man got sun. stro a still the team would not be disqualfied. | The m u might crawl up to his companions or get a couple of Chinamen to help him, or gel there by balloon. He did not ask them to makt entrenchments. They might get behind a boulden or crawl into a rabbit hole. It did not matter so long as they were under cover and could fire ont of the hole. He praised the work of Colonce Price, Major Kelsall, Lieut, Case Morris and Mr. Northcote for their assistance to the Associa. tion, because they had put it on its legs (applinse). He thought they would have little trouble in making it an almost continuing success (applause).
Mrs. Villiers Hatton then presented the prizes to the winners as under :-
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES.
200 yards-1, Major W. W. Chitty, 19th 3. Sergt. R. Lapsley, H. V. Corps; 4. Mr. A. Regt; 2. Captain Kitson, 2nd R. W. K. Regt.; MacKenzie, H. V. R. A. ; 5, Captain J. D'Oyly, 119th Regt.
and Gunner A. E. Rogers, H. V. C.; 3, Mr. V. 500 yards-1 and 2 (tie), Captain J. D'Oyly Sorhy, H. V. C.; 4, Sergt. J. Blogg, A. S. C. 5, Sergt. R. Lapsley.
600 yards-1, Mr. C. E. H. Bearis, V. R. A.; L.-Corpl. Williams, 2nd R. W. K. Regt. 4, 2. Asst. Supt. of Police P. P. J. Wodehouse; 3, Captain J. D'Oyly; 5th, Sapper A. Coyle, R. E. 80 yards-1, Captain D'Oyly: 2, L-Corp. Ibbotson, 3, Mr. J. Fairholme, H. V. C.; 4. Sgt. Major C. Mitchell. 2nd R. W. K. Regt. ; 5, Lieut. Case Morris, 2nd R. W. K. Regt.
liams.
CARBINE COMPETITION,
200 yards 1, Major Kelsall, R.A,'": 2, Sgt. J. Grant, H. K. Police: 3, Inspector W. Robert. HK. Police 1, Inspector Withers, H. K. Police.
son,
500 yards-1, Gunner W. Till, R.G.A. Master Gunner H. Torr. R.G.A.; 3, Lieut. J.
W. Hope, R.A.4. Inspector Ritchie. H. K. Police, 5. Sgt Major Yule, A.0.C.
Championship Aggregate-1, and cup, Capt. the various events, the speaker said
LOyly; 2, and bronze medal, Sgt. R. Lapsley; he was afraid that the terms of the Sol-3, Sgt. Major C. Mitchell; 4, L.-Corpl. Wil. diers' Club cup would not admit of its being presented as a general competition cup next year, but he hoped with the assistans of those who had the welfare of the association at heart to get a cup to take its place. He said the council were indebted to Sir Paul Chater for his generous gift to the winners of the Chinese oup. There were 21 entries for the Noel Cup, the winners of which were H.M.S. Andromeda, the second being Lieut. Scott's team of Volunt-ers. The spectators on that occasion were rewarded by seeing the remarkable performance of the marines in covering the 1 yards over broken ground and disposing of their enemios in 41 seconds, the Volunteers being a very good second in 49 seconds. In conclusion. Colonel Price, on behalf of the council, thanked Major General Villiers Hatton for the challenge cup which he had presented. thanked those who had assisted to make the meeting the success that it was, Major Kelsall for his great exertions in the interests of the association., and Majors Chitty and McLean, Captain Carpenter, Lieut. Case Morris, Mr. Northcote, and Mr. Trenchard Davies,
His Excellency Major General Villiers Hatton. said he was very glad that the association was formed on a broader basis. He also expressed bis satisfaction that Mr. J. R. M. Smith and Sir Paul Chater had come forward to assist the association. They wanted civilians in the association. They had been astonished at the work of the Volunteers, who had come in second in the competition in which they took part, and although he could not say he hoped they would 'win next year he wished them
success
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yards 1. Sgt. Major Yule; 2, Inspector Ritchie: 3, Sgt. J. Grant; 4, P. C. Sutherland, H. K. Police; 5, Guaner Till,
Aggregate~), Sgt. Major Yule: 2, Gunner
Till.
Nursery Competition-1, L.-Corpl. Wil liams; 2, Gunner Coles, H.K.V.A. 3, L. Corpl. Flinu, 2nd R. W. K. Regt.
Officers' team competition -119th Regiment. Revolver Competition-1, Captain J. D'Oyly; Lieut. Hope, 3, Lieut. Mellor, R.N. Noel Cup-Marines H.M.S. Andromeda. Affinity Competition-1 and 2 (tie), Mrs. Chitty and Captain D'Oyly and Mrs. Fullerton and Mr. F. O. Reynolds.
The prizes to the native regiments were afterwards presented.
His Excellency the Governor then said- Major Kelsall, knowing the interest I took in the association, was kind enough to ask me to be present to see Mrs. Villiers Hatton give the prizes away this afternoon, but he did not tell me I should be expected to make a few remarks, which the General has kindly asked me to do. The first meeting of your association appears to have been most successful and no doubt will (laughter and applause). The big boat from
The the Andromeda had been going over to continue in future years (applause). Stonecutter's very often, and after seeing General has explained the principles on which If I may the challenge cup is competed for. be Andromeda the work of the expected the Volunteers would get near them. say so, I cordially agree with him as to the With regard to his own cup, he had tried to relative importance he gives to the various con- make the conditions under which it would be ditions, and I also am strongly in favour of contested for as practicable as possible. An the opinion that in a team competition like this order would come in for 30 men to proceed to a
it is more important that the average of certain point and hold that position until rein- shooting should be raised rather than
should forcements came up. They must delay the few exceptionally good marksmen enemy at all hazards. He had known a team be turned out (applause). My interest in rifle at home lose or win a prize because of the pre-shooting, as well as that of the General, is sence or absence of what he called the "idiotic very well known. frill"--the wave of hair coming over the eyes. That was not smart. In the conditions he had set down he had endeavoured to be
practicable. Perhaps the only thing that did not come under that heading was
April 2, 1906.
Volunteers and the Volunteer Reserve Asociazť tion, and indeed every British man, should shoot? as well as the regulars themselves. On this occasion the Volunteers have shown themselves i to be a very good second to the regulirs, - and another time I hope with the General, - although he hardly dared to express the hopel that they would be, in some competition at any rate, a good first (applause). The General has thanked the members and officials for the work they have done in connection with this association, and I should like to express the thanks of all the members to Major Kelsall, and to congratulate him for having organised this meeting, and to thank Mrs. Hatton for 80 kindly giving away the prizes (cheers).
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We both have the view which is held at home by a higher authority, by Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, that all British born people should qualify themselves | in one particular branch of military training, and that is musketry, We think that the
On the call of Colonel Price, three cheers were given for His Excellency the Governor, for Mrs. Hatton and the General Officer Commanding.
The band of the Royal West Kents was present, and discoursed selections prior to the opening of the proceedings.
HONGKONG SCHOOLS' SPORTS.-
interesting function, took place on Mar. 26 at the The Hongkong Schools' Sports, always an
Happy Valley, and despite the unpropitious nature of the weather was well attended." The patrons and officials were: -H. E. the Governor, Bishop Hoare, Bishop Pozzoni, the Hon. Mr. H.E. Major-General Villiers Hatton, C.B.,
T. Sercombe Smith, Sir H. 8. Berkeley, Bir C. P. Chater, Dr. G. H. Bateson-Wright, for Portugal, Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Couselheiro A. G. Romano, Consul-General. Japan,
Lt. Col. Kent, R.A.... Lt. Col. Aitken, Lt. Col. Price, D.S.O., Lt. Col. Fitton, D.S.O.. Mr. E. H. Sharp K.C. Clerks of the Course:-Messrs. H. 3. Hall, A. O. Brawn, and A. H. Crook. Starters :- T. K. Dealy, B. James, and H. Sykes: Judges: « W. H. Williams, and P. L. Brown. Handi- Messrs. R. J. Birbeck. Rev. Bro. Stephen.
cappers: Messrs. H. Sykes and B. Tanner. Official Timekeepers :-Mr.. W. Curwen and Rev. Bro. Cyprian.
The results were as follows:-
One Jump-For boys up to 16 years of age. Three prizes. 1, P. Elizaga, 2, Á. M. Suffiad, 3. Y. Abbas. Distance, 15 ft.
10 Yards Flat Race. (Handicap.) For boys from 10 to 13 years of age. Three prizes. 1, J. Castro, 2, Ng Yat Ting, 3, C. Loureiro.
100 Yards Flat Race.-(Handicap.) For boys from 13 to 16 years of age. Three prizes. 1, A. M. Suffiad, 2, P. Elizaga; 3. Y. Abbas.
120 Yards Flat Race.-(Handicap.) For boys from 7 to 10 years of age. Three prizes. 1, E. Castro; 2, A. Castro'; 3, A. Azevedo.
One Mile Bicycle Race-(Handicap.) Open. Three prizes. 1, A. R. Ellis; 2, George Lee; 3, A. Ellis.
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High Jump. -Boys (15-18). Two prizes. 1, A. M. Sufflad, 4 ft. 4in., %, H. Anderson; 3, A. R. Ellis.
220 Yards Flat Race.-(Handicap.) Open. Three prizes. 1, A. R. Suffiad ; 2, A. Ġ. Suffled ; 3, J: Castro.
120 Yards Hurdle Race.-(Handicap.) 10 T'hree flights of 3ft. 6in. hurdles. (13-17.) prizes. 1, A. R. Ellis ; 2, P. Elizaga; 3, Hang - In Chi.
High Jump.-(10-15). Two prizes. 1, P. Elizaga, 4ft. 64in.; 2, W. Jenkins; 3; F Macarandam,
10 Yards Flat Race.-(Handicap.) Girla under 10. Two prizes. 1, G. Tatam; 2, Rose Ablong; 3, M. Mooney.
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100 Yards Flat Race.-(Handicap.) Girls over 10. Three prizes. 1, Agnes Lee; 2, Mabel · Long; 3, Jessie Stokes.
Three
Quarter Mile.--(Handicap). Open. prizes. 1. A. G. Suffiad; 2, F. Macarandam ; X, Y. Abbas.
Throwing the Cricket Ball.-Open. Three prizes. 1, F. Macarandam; 2, Hang In Chi; 3, H. Anderson.
Half-Mile Challenge Cup.-14.18. prizes.
Three
This race was one that proved of considerable: interest, as it is keenly competed for by each school. It was won last year for Queen's College by A. M. Sufiad. The same lad won it again this year. 1, A. M. Sufiad; 2, H. Anderson; 3, A. R. Ellis.
Skipping Race –Girls. Three prizë-1, Agues Lee; 2, M. Long ; 3, G Tatam.
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