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contempt for foreigners. Further down the river at Whampoa there were two dooks for the repair of foreign vessels. Que of these was an American enterprise, while the other was carried on by Captain Cooper, a British subject. These were destroyed by the Chinese during the war and Captain Cooper was seized and thrown into prison in the city where he died. After the city was captured I went as interpreter to a party of British officers to inspect the prison and see if we could find say writing or any other traces on the walls, but we could find nothing. As we look bao we can only say that God has been working out his own plan with regard to the opening up of China and "what the future was to be, only He could tell. (Anplause).
THE HONGKON ) WEEKLY PRESS AND
their employees to join us in trying to main- tain the reputation of Hongkong at cricket in Shangbai. There wil very likely be some tennis at Shanghai, and I think you will agree that we cannot be better represented than by Messrs. Hancock, Woodward, Smith and Pearce, There is one point which has occurred to me and that is that we want new members. If any of you pat your shoulder to the wheel, get a new man when he arrives, point out the great ex- cellences of the Club, tell him he will meet some good fellows here, and thus persuade him to join, it will swell our roll this year. There are competing clubs in the Colony and we want the assistance of members to hold our own. For the first time in the history of the Club we have recorded the batting averages in the report. I don't quite undərstand why the bowl- | ing averages do not appear but we have included the batting averages of the League. I notice the League has not taken a very high position in the competition, only sixth place. We all hope our "A eleven will come out very near the top, if not on top this year. Oar eleven are leaving for Shanghai to-morrow (to-day) at a quarter past three, and I hope as many of you as can attend will be there to give them a most hearty send off. I beg to propose that the report and accounts be adopted.
Mra. Doty gave a solo and Mr. Pomersy rendered violiu selections. The accompani¦ ments were played by Mrs. W. G. Lay.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Cricket Club was held at the Pavilion on Sept. 26. Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith (president) presided, and there were also present Messrs. R. ancock, W. C. D Tarner and R. E. O. Bird (members of committee,) A. R. Lowe (Secretary), Dr. Atkinson, Messrs. A. Cunningham, R. A. B. Ponsonby, A. O. Brawo, F. Maitland, E. A. Fowler, G. E. Morrell, 8. E. Mast, P. Jacks, T. C. Gray, A. 8. Cobden, R. Pestonji, C. M. Preshow, E. A. Ram, Dr. C. Forsyth and Dr.
F... Kaw.
The PRESIDENT-Gentlemen, the object of this meeting as set out by rule No. 9 is for the purpose of receiving the committee's report, examining and passing accounts, electing a president and committee for the ensuing season and transacting general business. The report, with the accounis attached, have been in your hands for some time, and 1 take it you have read them, so I will not cause them to be read on this occasion. Before moving their adoption I propose to make a few remarks. Fortunately the recent typhoon did but little damage, if any, to this building, and only a few trees were
blown down од the ground. Reference was made in the report to the severe loss the Club sustained by the death of its late president, Mr. E. W. Mitchell, on the 7th instant. I think the allusion in the report may be a little bit amplified. Mr. Mitchell, as you know, was president of the Club and an old cricketer whose advice was always at the disposal of the Club, and he was always ready to give hints to young players. As a man of business he was essentially suited to be president, his business knowledge being of great service to the Club in committee and general meetings. As a gentle man he set a standard of conduct and courtesy which may well be emulated by every member of the Club. He has given us a great deal and I would suggest to you that the Club sanction the action of the comittee in sending a vote of condolence to his wife and family. Although the season has not de jure opened, it has de facto, because we started last Saturday with a very interesting match (Possibles v, Probables). I Was
800 very gla⚫ to
an unusually large attendance of members at that opening match, and hope it was an augury of the increased interest that members will take in the proceedings this year. It is pleasanter to play to a full than an empty pavilion, and to hear the unstinted applause which reached us in the field on the occasion of that smart piece of work between cover-point and the wicket keeper which ran out Turner We are sending to Shanghai an eleven which was got together with some amount of difficulty although everybody responded most cordially. It is about as strong as any eleven we sent to Shanghai; there are good wicket keepers, -batsmen and bowlers. The captain's experience and popularity will not only infuse confidence into his own eleven, but we trust will spread dismay into the ranks of the opposing eleven. In this connection the thanks of this Club are due to H.E. the Governor and Dr. Wright for letting Mr. Bird go away; to the Commanding Offcar for granting 1 ave of absence to Lt. Lucy and Captain Smith; to the Navy for permitting Mr. Woodward to go; to the Crown' Solicitor for granting Mr. Morcell permission; and to the heads of various firms who allowed
Mr. F. MAITLAND motion was carried.
seconded and the
Mr. R. HANCOCK proposed the election of Mr. Sercombe Baith as president. His name did not require any introduction. He was one of the keenest cricketers in the Club and set a good example to other members.
Mr. TURNER seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The committee were then ballotted for, the result of the ballot being that the following members were elected :-) Messrs R. Hancock, H. Hancock, R. E. U. Bird, 4. W. Woodward, W. C. D. Turner, F. Maitlaud, T. C. Gray and Dr.
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The PRESIDENT―That, gentlemen, is all the business before the meeting.
I am much obliged to you for your attendance.
The report of the committee for the season 1905-19 6. presented at the annual meeting of members, included the following:-
The Income and Expenditure account shows a surplus of $49.20, which has been added to the Reserve Acconat, now standing at $5 531.09.
$565.67 has been written off Sandry Debtors and Building and Furniture Accounts, and $533,50 has been expended on a special over- haul of the Racquet Court Buildings which are now in an excellent state of repair.
It is again the regret of the Committee that the funds do not allow of the redemption of $1.50) Debenture according to the Deed, but $550 worth have been bought back from Members
leaving the Colny. Debenture Interest, $867, has been allowed for and was paid on the 1st instant.
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who were
There was a larger number of absent mem-
bars and resignations during the year, and this together with the withdrawal of the Fleet accounts for the income from abscriptions being reduced from 88.855 to 87,647,50. The bad weather experienced during the season also affected the receipts of the | Club, the Cricket, Teanis sad Racquet Gear and the Bar Accounts showing a heavy falling off in Sales and corresponding profits.
The Club played 12 matches against the Navy and Garrison, &c., of which five were won, one lost and six drawn. The short hours available for play account for the large pr por- tion of draws. There were also played sven other matches (such as Longs" v. Shorts," &c.)
The following scores of 100 and over were made:-
Mr. W. A. Powell,
Lt. Benbow, RN,
106 (not out). Mr. W. C. D. Turner,
107.
Mr. H. W. Wood-
ward, R.N., 103,
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100 (not out). Mr. T. E. Pearce, 114. Mr. W. Dizon, 102.
Mr. W. C. D. Tarner heads the batting averages with 49.43, and Mr. C. H. Mackay the bowling averages, with 41 wickets for 397 ruas, or 14.56 runs per wicket.
The Hongkong Crioket Club League Team played 14 matches, of which 5 were won, 7 lost
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and 2 drawn. The Team took 6th pla League Competition.
The Annual Lawa Tennis Mátok against the L.R.C. was played in Juns and resulted in e win for the Hongkong Cricket Club by 58 game to 50,
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The Lawn Tennis Tournament was played in April, May and June, being much interfered with by wet weather. Mr. T. B. Norris won the Championship and the "A" Class Singles Handicap. The "B" Class Singles Handicap was won by Mr. C_C. Rutledge. Messrs. R Hancock and F. C. Zəhrmann were the windera of the Profession Pairs, and Messrs. J. L. Macpherson and C. C. Rutledge won \ .f
the Doubles Handicap.
The Racquets Championship was won by Mr. R. Hancock, who also won the Singles Handicap. Messrs. G. H. Edwards and C. A. Parker, B.N., were the winners of the Dou les Handicap.
During the year 87 new members joined the Club. The total number of members is now 596; and there are 24 Naval Subscribers.
from Shanghai to play Shanghai and possibly Your Committee has accepted an invitation Tientsin, early in October on the Shanghai Ground.
A new departure has been made this year in recording the bitting sverares of the members who played in League matches,
Your Committee has also decided to reve t to the former system by which no one who had not batted or bowle l in 10 innings osn qualify for the batting and bowling averages. with the reservation that not less thsa 15 wickets will qualify for the bowling average,
It is with deepest regret that your Committee has received the sad news of the death of their President, Mr. E. W. Mitchell, on the 7th inst., who was also one of the oldest members of the Club. His guiding influenos in the Committee, his regular attendance at matches, and his interest in all that concerned the Club will be
greatly missed, and he will be very difficult to replace.
The thanks of the Club are due to Mr. T. C. Gray for making out the Cricket Averages and to Mr. E. H. Hinds for anditing the accounta.
During the absenceand since the death of Mr. E. W. Mitchell, Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith bos soted 23 President of the Club, The other members who served on the Committee during the mast year were :---- Messrs. R. E. O. Bird, P. W. Goldring. H. Hancock, R. Hancook, H. R. Phelips, W.O_D. Turner, H. W. Woodward, R.N., Lt. Col. Aitken, 119th Iof, and Major A. A. Chichester, D.4.A.0.
CIVIL SERVICE CRICKET CLUB.
The annual general meeting of this Club was held at the Club's matabed on September 21st, at 6 o'clock. The Hon. W. Chatham presided
over a well attended meeting.
In his opening remarks the chairman oɔn- gratulated the Club on its financial position considering the increased rate of the dollar and on its membership list which showed an increase of seventeen for the year; he also said the members were very lucky to have a roof over their heads, the damage done to the matahed during the storm which had caused so much destruction elsewhere being very small.
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The Report and Balance Sheet were taken as read and adopted.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. (Captain) Mr. H. T. Jackman ; (Secretary) Mr. E. W. Dawson; (Treasurer) Mr. J. A. Wheal ; (Vice-Captain) Mr. F. Biden : Captain "H" Team. Mr. H. W. Kelley; Committee, Messrs. P. T. Lamblə, P. R. Adams, W. Parkinson, F. O. Stedman, L. E. Brett, M. Molver, G. Hoggarth and W. Gast:-Boorer, Mr. 8. Badoook; Umpire, Mr. W. H. E. Smith. The Captain was elected to represent the Club on the League Committen.
It was decided to hold a general meeting s month bence to consider the÷adřisability. - of amending the club rulëson njan Šta mengata
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mesars.. L. E. Brett and A. Carter, the secretary and treasurer for last your, for the able manner in which they had carried out duties, and the meeting, closed thanks t› the chair, éarried with
respective vote of tion.