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BANDON REFLECTIONS.
LOCAL SPORT.
LEAGUE CRICKET..
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1912.
KOWLOON C.C. D. CRALOENGOWER- 0.0.
This league match was played at Kowloon on Saturday, with the follow
With the advent of November comes the official beginning of winter. Thicker tini- forms are now being brought out, and the thin smoker clothing is beingrid aside for dw months, But the wintering result can only be said to have officially begun.
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The Chinese have always had the periods for changing their costume re- gulated for them by fairly strict codes, but with the changed conditions which now obtain in the republic and the want of unanimity which has resulted in the mat- ter of clothing, it may be inferred that the Chiness will in future put on their thick- er clothing when they feel cold and not before. The calendar will not be such a taskmaster as it was in the days that are Bone.
In this connection it is interesting to notice that the Chinese are not so un- animous, as was announced in the first flush of republican enthusiasm, regard ing the adoption of the Gregorian calon- dar and the coming into line with the rest of the world in celebrating the first of January as their New Year's Day. The old China New Year has, too many pleasant associations for most of the people, who naturally are lath to part with a celebration which has entered so largely into their life, and traditions and beliefs.
It will be remembered that the Poking Government announced by proclamation that from the 1st of January, 1912, the old Chinese New Year should be aban- doned and that the foreign calendar was to be adopted. At the time this was issued the authorities recognised that the change was sudden, and countenanced the erlebration of the Chinese New Year at the old time, in February. Now with the approach of another year, the ques- tion which date shall be celebrated is agitating official and non-official Chinese minds. In the North the foreign banks. have giver notice that they will observe the old Chinese New Year as usual, which falls in February. This may be taken as an indication of what will generally happen for a year or two, both New Years being celebrated.
I wondered whether it was a printer's error or an attempt to Orientalise the name of the British General who is visit- ing the overseas forces that explained the rendering of his name as Bir Yan Hamilton which appeared in a Peking newspaper?
The Home papers appear to have been vying with one another of late in brand- ing the Sextuple Group as blood-suck- ing money-leaders and in extolling the virtues of Mr. Crisp, the gentleman who has cut into the business, as a champion of fairplay for China. A sufficient reply to this is continued in the Crisp loan agreement which has now been published in full. It is interesting to note that the new group is paying China only £89 on every 100. The Sextuple Group arrango- mont was to let China have the money at £98. China, seeing willing to pay dearly For freedom from foreign supervision of her expenditure..
KOWLOON.
Eng.-Lieut. E. C. Smith, c. J. V.
Braga, b Postnuji
F. Sutton, e Vivensh, b Johnstone W. E. Dixon, b Johnstono F. J. de Roma, Taylor.
J. P. Robinson, not out
K. R. MacAskill, u Basa; ↳ Taylor ........ A. R. F. Raven, e E. L. Braga, b
Taylor
W. É. Weaser, not out-
Extras
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10
40
6
9
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H. S. Rouse, B. D. Evans, and H. E. Scott did not bat.
Bowling Analysis.
H. H. Taylor
Johnstone
F. Remedios R. Pestonji
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CHAIGENGOWER, C.C..
W. H. Vivenshi, e Robinson, li de
Rome
I. A. Rose, 1h.wi. MacAskill
E. L. Braga, e Dixan, 'b' de Rome..... It, A. Carvalho, & MacAskill..........
J. V. Braga, e Weaser, h de Home ... H. H. Taylor, e aud b MacAskill
R. Basa, Robinson, b de Rome
R. Pestonji, MacAskill
C. Johnstone, o House, b de Romé
W. H. L. Warrener, e House, b de
Rame .......
F. Remedios, not out
Extras....
Total
Bowling Analysis,
K. R. MoeAskill.... F. J. de Rome .......
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OTHER CRICKET.
KOWLOON. C.C. "B" 2. CIVIL SERVICE.
The following match was played at Happy Valley on Saturday. The collapse of the Civil Service was due to the failing light. Scores:-
KOWLOON "gir
W. T. Elson, c Sara, b Witehall A. O. Brawn, e and b Witchell
N. L. Railton, run out...
C. Brown, è Davison, b Hamilton ⠀⠀ Capt. Clarke, b. Witchell
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J. M. Mead, st. Sara, b Edmonds,.... 17 Capt. Wood, e Witchell, MeKay.... 9
I.. F. Townend, e Gibson, b Hamilton 13 W. Curven, b-Witchell
1. M. Whyte, c Gibson, b Witchell.
G. Wolf, b Hamilton
H: Overy, not out
Extras
O
25
Total
130
Bowling Analysis.
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R: Witchell
Hamilton
Edmonds McKay Davison
CIVIL SERVICE.
F. A. Biden, b Övory
@ 11 0
49
R. C. Witchell, e Curwen, b Overy... 16 G. A. Woodrech, e Elson, b Carwen... 4 -16· Capt. Liddell, b Carwen
E. W. Hamilton, e Elson, b Curwen 7
E. W. Davison, not out
G. McKay, run out
J. W. Lee-Jones, e Mead, b Curwen
E. F. Gibson, st. Elson, b Curwen.....
R. Phillips, b Corwen
C. Sara, b Over
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5
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10
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LEAGUE FOOTBALL
MACAO NOTES,
THE CHANGE OF GOVERNOJS. H.E. Bonor Miranda has been tele- graphically instructed to return to Lisbon, and Senor Guimaraes Correia, commander of the gunboat Patrin, has been appointed to take over the Governor ship of the Colony,
THE HARBOUR MÄSTER.
K.0.1.4.1. 4. ROYAL ENGINEERA,
Played on the latter's enclosure on Saturday, the Yorkshires gaining a very creditable victory by 3 goals to 2 after the start Kelly opened the scoring for the Engineers, and Alp replied, but prior to the interval Kelly again got through, For a fagrant foul well within the fatal
Senor Hugo de Lacerdo, the harbour area the R.E were penalised, and from the resultant kick Pearson scored, after master, is also leaving for Home on his first attempt Lad been negatived Monday and will bo succeeded in the post through a player crossing the line before by Lieut. A. Ribeiro. In Senor de the kick had been taken. Subsequent to Lacerdo, the Colony is losing a very this the game became very rough, and popular official. feeling ran high when Lindley scored what proved to be the winning goal with an excellent shot that struck the upright before entering the net.
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R.G.. . .. H. TAMAR.”
AN ICE MONOPOLY.
Very soon, I understand, the ice supply of the Colony is to become a Government monopoly. Why the Government wants to farm the ice supply is past understand ing Macao had two ice-making plants This league match came off on the and if their product had been equal to Hongkong Club's ground on Saturday, the ice imported from Hongkong they and resulted in a good win for the soldiers would doubtless have held the local by 4 goals to mil. The winners at the market; but they had to close down about outset met with capable and determined two years ago. Now it appears an offer defence, which was greatly weakened has been made for the monopoly and the when Mees, the centre-half and the main-Government has eagerly seized this paltry stay of the team, had to leave the ground means of supplementing the revenue, through an injury. Vincent took full while the public has the prospect of being advantage of a high centre from the left compelled to buy inferior ice. It is a and beaded in, this being the only point prospect by no means welcomed by the before the interval. On resuming, goale public, and if the Government decision is were added by Ansell and Vincent (2),
now irrevocable, it is at least hoped that and, the sailors failing to reply, the game the contract will contain a stipulation that the ice supplied to the public shall be equal to the quality of the Hongkong product, and that such provision will be rigorously conforced.
ended as stated,
NORMAL TIMES.
The round of Chinese feasts is now ended and the Colony, wears its normal
OTHER FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG EASILY DEFEAT THE SCOUTS.
This friendly encounter was played on the ground of the Hongkong. Club on Saturday, and was productive of prolific goal scoring, the home team winning by aspect once more. Thousands of people the decisive margin of a goals to 1. Early have recently visited the Colony, and it in the game Goldenberg was given en op. is to the credit of the administration that portunity of which he was not slow to good order has been maintained. The take advantage, scoring with a neat shot, streets have been so crowded of late that this point being followed by a pretty goal rapid progress was impossible. These from the foot of Wilson. The Scoute ob festivals must have meant good business tained their only goal before the interval for the passenger steamers. through the medium of Austin. Pennell augmented the score of the home combina tion with two more goals, and Goldenberg terminated the scoring.
"ONE NIGHT OFF" AT THE THEATRE ROYAL,
VISIT OF GENERAL SIR IAN HAMILTON.
In continuation of his tour of inspec- tion of the Overses Forces, General Sir Inn 5. M. Hamilton, G.C.B., D.§.O., Inspector-General of the Ovarsen. Forces, reached Hongkong on Saturday, arriving
from Shanghai on the s.8. Persia at about 10 o'clock. Ho will be the guest of the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Colonel C. W. St. John, who welcomed the distinguished visitor on arrival. The General was accompanied by his Staff Officer (Brigadier-General G. F. Ellison, C.B.), and Major Maddocks.
A guard of honour was formed by a contingent of the rank and file of the K.O.T.L.I.. attended by band and buglers, and, under the command of Cap- tain Hughes, they were drawn up with their bayonets at the salute, immediately facing the Blake Pier. Lieutenant Kirk- patrick carried the Standard
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A good muster of officers were present on the pier, including Col. Marrable (K.O.Y.L.I.), Col. Mullins (R.E.), Col. Radcliffe (R.A.), Col. Wrigley (A.O.C.), Col. Taylor (A.6.C.), Major. Comyn' (H.K.S.B.), Major Irwin (R.A.M.C.), Col. Stacpole (A.P.C.), Major Stewart (A.O.D.), Major Tulloch, Major Robin Wine and Provision Merchants. son, and Col. A. T. Rowlandson (198th - Baluchistan Infantry).
The General exchanged cordial greet- ings with the officers, and after inspecting the guard was driven in a motor-car to Headquarters
GENERAL SIR IAN HAMILTON AND
SHANGHAI VOLUNTEERS,
Hamilton inspected the Volunteer Corps, While at Shanghai, General Sir Ian After the march past, when they had formed up in review order General Hamilton addressed them as follows:
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thres principal to arrive at an idea of their value. The best is on the battlefield. The
is next best
con the manœuvre ground, and the last is by ceremonial parade. But although a march past may not be the best way of gauging efficiency, it possesses a distinct value of its own and by the turn-out, equipment, bearing and solidity of the companies an perienced general may make a very fair guess as to their soldierly qualities. Especially is this the case when the in- Minutes of last meeting were read and specting officer has previously been able confirmed.
SHAMEEN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
The minutes of the ordinary meeting held 31st October are as follows:-
Present: Mesars. T. E. Griffith (Chair man), C, Ahrendt, O. V, Lanning, L. H. Gilman and the Secretary.
THEATRE: LICENCE, ...
BX-
& Co.,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
CHATRE ROAD,
to practise part of the corps in a rapid CHRONOMETER-MAKERS, assembly without previous warning, and
WATCHMAKERS, has personally checked on the ground This is now in order, clauses 9 and 5 the arrangements made to meet trouble or
disturbance, che having been altered.
POLICE.
The Chairman stated that Superinten dent Alison had taken over and the Force There had was working satisfactorily. been no serious cases during the past
for permission to retire and the Chair- man proposed that he should be given a gratuity in lieu of a pension, which was agreed to. No. 8 Lukong is promoted to Sergeant.
I feel then that I speak not, without knowledge when I say that Shanghai has, in you, good cause to be proud of her sons.
JEWELLERS AND OPTICIANS.
FINE
DIAMOND
JEWELLERY
A SPECIALITY,
"When I think of your constantly fluctuating effectives; of the fact that than a year with the colours when 1 view these drawbacks in the light of the excellent march past we have just had as you yourselves must realize without ENGLISH, AMERICAN hitch whatever, then I feel that only good organization, good administration and good-will all round could produco 50 satisfactory a result.
AND
SWISS
A crowded and rapturously enthusias tic gathering gave a cordial welcome to the Ferris-Hartman Company on Satur- day evening, when One Night Off," a streamingly funny musical farce, was pre- sented with marked success. If the high standard of excellence exhibited on this occasion is maintained, then the Company most assuredly will have no financial cause to regret their visit to the Colony. The month. The senior Bergeant had applied nearly one-third of you have been less piece would appear to be an American adaptation and combination of two Eng It deals primarily with lish comedies. petticoat government, Leander Lamb being the poor unfortunate victim of his
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. HANKOW "charitably-inclined" wife, who tyran-
tactical' GOLD The Chairman submitted his reply to His name
"Militarily speaking the nises over him unmercifully suitably synchronises with his demeanour the letter in re the "Akio" case. In the position of Shanghai is assuredly not when his wife addresses him, but when Council's opinion, the members of a very easy-not a very easy one to make tactical situation outside a city is a good she is away he becomes a most noble British Municipal Police Force in China 5ood. But the best remedy for a poor. The prospect of a water famine becomes
"Lion." The many quite original and should be regarded as Crown servants fighting force within its walls. That, in ENGLISH MOUNTED CHINESE JADE daily more imminent and the community
distinctive stage effects were most pleas just as much as members of any Corpora. my opinion, Shanghai has got. naturally watches with interest the ar-
ing and fully succeeded in their object tion or City Police Force in England, I thank you all for giving me such a
magnificent parade."" rangements proposed to be taken by the! Government to meet the need when it
of striking a note of novelty. Another and therefore equally liable for demage happy item was the absence of the Ame to the person of a prisoner, proved to becomes most urgent. The spell of dry
In connection with the series of games weather has been unusually long, and
arranged with the object of selecting the rican accent, which in its most strenuous have been caused by noodless violence Correspondence on various minor mat which threatened to visit us would at interport matches, terms designated English playgoer. As the henpecked hus- the Police.
and "Possibles" opposed band, Mr. Ferris-Hartman undeniably "Probables least mean a fall of rain. In that we were disappointed, and even the clouds each other on the Hongkong Cricket scored the success of the evening. As bis ters was submitted and discussed.
The scores and ground on Saturday,
W. Edmonds, e Elson, b Overy
126
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis..
12.12 35 .
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3 0 Wood
9 1.48 Curwen a
INTERPORT TRIAL MATCH.
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The companies were than marched off the parade ground, the Infantry Bat talion marching down Nanking Road to were dismissed. The strength was 568, made up as follows:---
Officers. Bank and
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AND SILVER BRACELET
WATCHES,
JEWELLERY.
most people had hopes that the typhoons players to represent, the Colony in the type so frequently offends the taste of the whilst such prisoner was in the Large of the Bund with the colours. Here the MAPPIN & WEBB'S
'"
which have hung over the sky for hours analysis are as follow :--
ducing the last few days as if they pre- saged rain have not been fruitful. I sup- pose in a day or two we shall have the churches offering up prayers for refresh- ing showers. Two years ago when a drought threatened the Chinese in the New Territory an elaborate ritual was performed and prayers offered up for rain. And they were successful, too. At least, rain followed.
Not often do we find humour in church
POSSIBLES.
Capt. Crawford, R.G.A., retired 39- J. S. Lloyd, c. Taverner, b. White 5 Stephenson-Jellie, 1.b.v., b Sayer.... 24 Corp. Dempsey, e Claxton, b Sayer... 15 S. H. Dodwell, e Taverner, b Sayer... 18 A. H. Gillingham, not out
24
E. B. Reed, e Elborough, b White .... H. Hancock, e Bagnall, b White ... 14. A. N. Joseland, not ont
Extras
Total
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but I am told there was a general, smile not hat. in the Cathedral the other day at a mili tary service, when as the preacher was making his way to the pulpit, the band played Sing me to sleep." The sugges tion, however, was quite misplaced..
RODERICK RArdon,
It
A PENSION MINUTE.
announced in the Government Guteffe that the Pension Minute dated January 1st, 1008, has been amended by the insertion at the end of Clause No. 1 of the following praagraph to be num- bered 9-
9. When o nurse or a certificated woman teacher who is selected by the Secretary of State. For the Colonies and holds a pensionable office having com- pleted not less than five years' service resigns her appointment on or with a view to marriage she may with the con- reat of the Secretary of State for the Colonice granted a gratuity calculated at the rate of one month's salary for each completed year of service, provided that such gratuity shall not exceed a maximum sum equal to the amount of her salary for twelve months."
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Corp. Taverner ...... E. A. S. Farler...... G. B. Sayer
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Lieut. Buguall......
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better half describes him, in forcible but rather inelegant terms, he looks every The Medical Officer reported that no whit "an atom of inconsequence, and an cases of infectious disease have occurred insignificent mannikin, bis make-up con- and the general health of the community
is satisfactory. ducing not a little to this impression.
DEFENCE CORPS. * Indeed, he was practically irreproach able. Miss Josie Hart was a most un prepossessing bully in her role of Mary Miranda Lamb, and everyone rejoiced in her ultimate downfall and the triumph of the "Lamb" The character of the negro servant has seldom had a more capable after the end of November and Com- pany Officers are requested to see that their men put in the requisite number of visits before that time.
0 Bird and D E Donnelly did able exponent than Mr. Roscoe Arbuckle proved himself to be. His unconquerable Bowling Analysis.
verbosity is only equalled by his obesity. He has a "personal opinion" of his own on every subject, but his opportunities of airing it are invariably cat short rather abruptly, Mr, Walter de Leon was excellent as Alan Townsend, an artist, and his impersonation was very good.
All the artistes, impressed the audience favourably, and we can safely prophesy that the Company will have a very suc cessful run. To-night "The Campus" is to bo produced, and the piece will afford plenty of opportunity for the display of the talents of the artistes.
R. O. Hutchison, c Joseland, b
Dempsey
A. C. E, Elborough, b Dempsey
11
A. A. Claxton, retired
R. Hancock, b Dompsey..
2
W. C. D. Turner, e Dodwell, b
Donnelly
10
Capt. H. K. Hughes, st. Hancock,
Dempsey
39
G. B. Bayer, retired
E. A. S. Fowler, e Dodwell, b Bird Lieut. Bagnall, R.G.A, not out Lient. A. G. White, not out
Extras
Total
Corpl. Taverner did not bat Bowling Analysis.
R. E... Bird Corpl. Dempsey.... A. 1. Dodwell
D. E. Donnelly A. N. Joseland
E. B. Reed
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The Camp at Lowu has proved attrac-. tive and the Corps may now be considered a serviceable unit. The Maxim Company has been well reported on and at a recent night-alarm the Corps mustered promptly and in satisfactory force. It is probable that the Camp at Lown will not be avail-
WATER WORKS.
Artillery
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Staff Medical Staff Light Horse
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PRINCES PLATE.
Maxims
45
Engineers
"A" Mtd. Rifle
16
"A" Co.
78
42
44
39
40
34
36
48
50
40
51
32
OUR
56
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STUDY
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508
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Customs Germana Americans Portuguese Japanese Chinese Buglers
Owing to the recent strikes in Englund the Council's Engineers have given notice that machinery, etc., will not be delivered here on time, so that it is not expected SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE CONCERT. to have the water supply available before the end of April, 1913. The contract for foundations of tower and engine-house on the Swimming Bath Lot has been given price being $5,400, out to Lam-Woo, the price: Hongkong currency.
R. MATHESON,
Secretary.
RACES FOR WALERS AT SHANGHAI,
The following is the programme of the concert to be given at the Seamen's Institute, Praya East, this evening, at
3.45 p.m.- 1.--Piano
2Song
.... Selections of Two Steps. Mr. SANDERUOCIE
Beloved, it is Morn.".
Mrs. BESWICK Glorious Dovos,"
Mr. JONES, 3.--Song 4.-Recitation Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOOK. 6.Song Selected Mrs. Beox. 6. Song Selected Hon. Mr. O, BEVERN,
8. Dance
9.-Piano
Selected Mr. WORCESTER.
Irish Jig.
The introduction of Australian walers One of the most effective means of to race meetings at Kiangwan should not tracking the savages in Formosa has, ac-be long delayed, remarks the NC. Daily Song cording to the Japanese authorities, bean News, for fifty of these animals have found in the use of dogs. These animals already been shipped to Shanghai. It are so trained that when they are taken will be remembered that in the early into the deep forest sud stationed in the
Recreation Club decided to open forts on the outposts, they quickly pick spring the Committee of the Interna up the scent of a savage and become a subscription list for walers, and within 10-Song...Selected. Hon. Mr. C. SEVERN. greatly excited, plunging into the forest a few weeks fifty animals were telegraph 11Song Selected 4and worrying their quarry. The idea of rd for by the Club's agent in Shanghai, 12. Song Selected Mr. WORCESTER,
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Mrs. WORCESTER, .... Selections from Comio Opera.
Mr. SANDRECOCK.
Mr. BECK.
using dogs in the capture of savages oc- The first batch of twenty-five are due in 13. Song "Thora" MTS, BESWICK. curred to a police sergeant who has lately the first week of November, and the re- 14.-Song ..."The Pirate Bold"...Mr. JoNES. Lieut. CROSSE, R.A. 4 15.-Sketch been in Japan in charge of the visiting mainiog consignment should a1 be
16.Recitation Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, week later. party of Formosa.ng.
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