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Howling Analysis.
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HONGKONG FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION. SHIELD COMPETITION SEML FINAL
TRADE OF HONGKONG.
GENERALLY DULL CONDITION.
The following statistics have boon culled from the fortnightly price current and marked report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce:****
INTIMATIONS
JUST LANDED: HIRANO MINERAL
WATER?
IN QUANTS, FINTS AND SIMT8,
Bottled by the
By appointment to the Imperial Household
THE LIGHT THAT FAILED.
Though the bad failing of the light had a lot to do with the defeat of the Club by the Civil Service on the Club Ground ou Saturday, all credit must be given to
Stocks on March 11th ware 633 Patna, the Civil Servants form their win and
286 Benares, 788) Malwa, and 90 Persian CUD'S REMARKABLE HEVIVAL
and Turkish Exports during the interval generally good display,
There
to Shanghai, etc., woro 12 Patna, 1 Benares, several big scores, in which Sayer of the an football fortune, and the semi-final in balance of stocks of uncertified Bengal opism Football form is proverbially as fickle 24 Malwa and 3 Persian and Turkish. The Civil Service led the way with 99. This between the R.G.A and the Hongkong Benares. There were no exportations, and
the nbovo competition on Saturday on March 11th was 199 Fatn and 4 IMPERIAL MINERAL WATER CO included four Cs and ten 4s, and though FC. provided a glorious example of the the amount boiled by Government monopoly Bayer had two obvious "lives," he played truth of this. The Club, although at was 3 of Patna, and 10 of Bennai. The
LTD., OSAKA. good cricket Lamble's 59 was niso the times playing really good football, hnd Bengal market has continad extremely outcome of a sound display. When the entirely failed to come up to their usual quiet with quotations as follows-Patna, eighth wicket foll at about 4.30 pm for standard this season before Saturday, Now $9,325, Old 88,900, V. Old $9,100. 252, the CB. declared, saving the Club and also right through the games they Benares, New 69,050, Old 28.925, V. Old with just over one hour and a half to have played they have obviously besi con 89,805. Clearances are very poor. Malwa of Japan. Oleially Recomfacaded by the get the runs The Club commenced in teuding with adverse luck. a most promising manner, this second a complete turn of the tables on Satur- the prevailing feature and values are Medical Colleges of The Imperial Univertitite
There was market--Absence of fresh business is still wicket partnership of Major Robertson day, and the Clubmen ensured their unaltered. New to 3-years drug, $9,300. and R. Hancock being remarkable for appearanes in the final by a brilliant Older, 89,400. Deliveries very poor. its Jessopian features Hancock was victory over their redoubtable opponents EXPORTY
of Tokyo und Kyato especially forceful, and off one of Sayer's by the odd goal in three The win was overs he scored 30 runs made up of no fluke, and was thoroughly deserved." 6, 4, 6, 446. These two put on 93 for the One's memory would have to go back Becond wicket. Tayler and Major Bowen a considerable while to recall another such also mode runs quickly, and it seemed performance as the Club put up. There to be as easy affair for the last five bate was a cohesion, a sparkle in their methods men to secure the win. However, with that could produce only one result. The the light failing badly and the bowling team went on the field of one mind, and continuing remarkably fresh, the tenth that mind was to win, and the achieve wicket fell with the Club three runs in ment of this compensated for many arrears. Scores ----Mat
disappointment suffered this very unsati factory season. To say it was a surprise for the Artillerymen would be to put it mildly There is no doubt that they had counted confidently upon meeting the RE. in the final, and one may be prettyThe demand for Catton Yarn has been certain they did not look upon the very incagre and this coupled with tire risa Engineers as likely to cust them from in exchange caused a recession in values. their final triumph. Of them it must be of 82 to 83 per bale. Quotations are:-No. said that they played the game cleanly 10s at 877-$103. No. 12s at 888-$100. No and well, ad
fought gamaly 16s at 805-8109. No. 20s at 908-8121. when, with Caple off in the closing stages Arrivals 9,000 bales Sales 2,000 bales through injury, their last chance of Shipments 600. bales Bargains 10,000 bales. making the scores equal resmed enatched from them. Right through, the game was void of any unsportsmanlike tactics, and few cup-ties in Hongkong have been contested in a better spirit,
HOME CIVIL SERVICE
P. T. Lamble, e Tayler, b Maos ...... 50 C. D. Martyn, c and b Tayler
F. Sutton, b Haneck
G. R. Sayer, c Thursfold, b Bowen
R. O. Witchell, e Hancock, b Meas
G. W. Dawson, b Meas
Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, e Bowen, b
Mpes
R. E. O Bird, b Tayler
24
31.
Extras
28:
259
O. J. Tacchi, not out
Total (for 8)
W. Hill and F E. Hall did not bat.
Bowling Analysis.
H. H. Tayler 12. R.Hancock 7 :0
63 2
·41 1
31 M Alass 0 0 50 TE. Pearce
18 R. P. Thursfield 8 Major Bowen 5.10 35
CLUB:
Major Robertson, Martyn, b Sayer 62 TE. Pearos, Martyn, bi Witchell 21 R. Hancock, Sayer, b Bird
82
Major Bowen, e Severn, b Martyn. 22 HH. Tayler, run out.....
E. J. P. Mitchell, e farbyn, b Bird O
M. M. Maas, a and b Bird
B. P. Thursfeld, b Martyn
P. Jacks, b Martyn
R. Kennedy, not out
A. L. Gace, 1.b.w., b Martyn
Estras
Total
20
Bowling Analysis,
R. EO. Bitd., 14" RC Witchelf. 6
36
G. R. Sayor
59
1
BO
C. D. Martyn 10.2 0
CRAIGENGOWER UNIVERSITY.
Omb on Saturday, the homes ort, who Played on the ground of the first-named
by 97 runs Wei Wing Lele batted only played eight men, being will beaten
rendered somewhat dificult as the result particularly well on a pitch that had been
of the rain overnight. Scores;
J.D. Noria, e and b Brayshay R. G. Southerton, run out
R. Basa, e and b Ho Wing Kit
W. H. Viveash, Redmond, b Ho
L. A. Rosa, b Brayshay
W. Rose, not out
D. K. Kharas, 1.b.., b Brayshay
S. Jex, e Anderson, b Brayahny
Extras...
Total
SAUNIVERSITY.
E. Brayshey, e Rose, b Jex Ng Sze Kwong, b Jex
H. Wing Kit, Lb.w, b Jex. Wei Wing Look, b Vivensh
G. E. Marley, run out
Chow Yas Kwong, b Vivensh
T. A Redmond, b Jex
C. G. Anderson, e Jea, b Virensh
Chan Wing To, 5 Viveash
Yung Hing Lan, run out
A H. Rumjahn, not out
Extras
Total
123
KOWLOON HMS. TAMAR."
0
0
There is no change to report in the and, no business is reported No business has been done in Ginger or Galangal, and inonimato condition, of the Foather trade
nothing doing in the report given of Cassia Oil. A small business only has been done in Star Aniseed Oil, and Star Aniseed, Wood Oil and Ground Nuts were nominal. Human Hair is quoted at prices per picul f.o.b. Hong- kong Yumann Tip is not reported upon, its dull condition along with that of Quick- silver, Saigon Cassia, Gall Nuts ond Brities colling
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CANTON SILK
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sold stock 62,000 bales. The Woollen market continues quiet. Stocks in hand appear to be sufficient to last for a consider able time yet, except in he to metals, small business has been Both teams fielded their chosen eleven, reported in Steel Plates and Cuttings, but and the soldiers took the offensive right the demand is restricted. Privs at home away. Swan obtained close in before the ary again firmner. It is unlikely that lower Club defenders had really realised that figures can be looked for, as tonnage is play had begun, and crashed across a fast scarce, and the demand for home trade is shot which struck the for upright and good. Locally prices are firm, but quota was ultimately cleared. After this shock, tions are nominal. Yellow Metal is quiet. and escape the Clubmen took up the No change is reported in Petroleum running. Passing cleanly and carefully, Products, and there are no stocks of and sticking tight on the Artillery Sundrics. Small sales of Coal on private defenders, they soon worried Moore, and terms ara montioned. The Suger market is a couple of stiff shots that went high stendy, with a good demand for browns. would probably have beaton him There have been no sales of Saltpetro, and had they been a shade lower there are no stocks. Following this spell of attacking, the R.A. again broke Joust and after a sweeping movement, Roupell The report compiled by Messrs. Herbert shot, and the ball struck our of the Dent & Co. states that there has been quite Club defenders and rolled away into the good business doing for both the Continent far corner. A change was then made in and Amerion during the fortnight, no doubt the Club front rank, Pennell taking up purchases bere had chore induced by a desiro the centre position Robinson, on the on the part of native dealers wishing to right fed with a long pass, dared past realise before the China New Year On the Lovelock and McCubbin, and centred whole, however, prices have marked a good squarely, but after an exciting scramble advance and stocks remaining are held for the leather was got away. The Club still higher price. As to Waste, nothing is returned once again, and Fennell, obtain-reported. Market stronger and stock held ing posscasion 20 yards out, world him for higher prices. self free and placed the ball well away. into the corner of the not. This success good as had been their display up to this enlivened the Club considerably, and,
the central figure of several determined point, it greatly improved. Moore was
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Brigadier General N W. Barnardiston lately Commanding the British Forces in North China) had the honour of being received by the King at Buckinghani Palace on the 6th ult
General Barnardiston had a cordial greeting at Sudbury on 8th ult, on his While the first half was productive of way to the residence of his father, Colonel some really exolent football, the second Barnardiston, at the village of Henny, produced much excitentent, and, like the He was met at the station by the Mayor proceding period, was extremely last.
The BG.A forwards did all they could and Corporation, and was loudly cheered to break down the sturdy defence to which by crowds as he passed through the they were opposed, but the backs and decorated streets. An address of welcome halves were playing brilliantly, and they was presented to him, in which reference were given neither rest nor room. The was made to the part played by his intermediate line hold tight to Swan and ancestors, some of whom fought under of the whole line time and again, while wife, daughter, mather, and sisters. Hamilton and McCubbin kicked cleanly and powerfully Barlow, when calkd upon, performed all that was required of him. N
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Roupell, and broke up this combination Cromwell. He was accompanied by his ASAHI
In the closing stage Caplo had to be taken off through an unfortunate ncculent, which was regreted as much by the Clubmen as by his colleagues There after Moore had a somewhat anxious ordeal, and one or two fierce drives missed his charge by a trifling space. Played at Kewicon on Saturday, with However, there was no further score, and
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the
" TAMAM.” Srenaman, 1.b.w., b Kay
French, b Evans
Forrest, a Schulz, b Evans
Hapley b Schulz
Dr. Scarg, Kay ...... Bennett, e Evans, b Evans
Willis, Pile, b Evans
Black, b Kay.....
Kitson, e Evans Korwell b Kay Lever, not out
Extras
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RIFLE SHOOTING.
B.N. DOCKYARD CUP SHOOTING.
The first shoot in connection with the Commodore's and Handicap Cup took plage at Tai Hang range on Saturday, in fairly good conditions B. D. Holway who topoed the list, made a possible at 600 yards, and also registered a bull with his sighter at that range. Scores
200 500 600 H'cap. Agg H. D. Holway. 28 35 277 87 R. Stewart 32 38 80 ST 95 W. Trueman. 31 30
Total
153
Bowling Analysis.
Kay Evans Robinson
9
8 0
Overy
0
21
0
95
22
1
H. R. G. Elson
33 33 27 Scr.
98
KOWLOON,
32 29 18
12.
01
31 24 10:
19
90
E. J. Connors
28 39 28 Scr.
89
89
Shulz
McLennan, b Forrest ...
B. D. Evans, e Kerswell, b Scargil
J. P. Robinson, e Bennett b F
W. T. Elson, b French
A. G. Pile, b Ropley .....
Overy, Rapley
A. E. Silkstone, b Hapley
WKpy, Black, b French
A. E. Schule, run out
J. C. Finch, b French
flot
S. Moere, not out
Extras
Total
G. Cattill THennessy
A. J. Brock A. E. Stokes..
JJ. Tooker, jun..
F. Wright
W Drow
TDay
J. Tooker, sen F. Williams V. Stannerd
Pope JJohnson
20 Bor. 30-21 15 89 2228085
30 27 261
28 26 25
23 27 30
325 32
29-29 28 25 25 19 20
87
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INVITATION TO A SWEDISH OFFICER
Stockholm correspondent, publishes a The Svenska Dagblad, states Router's letter from a Swedish officer serving in Persia, Major Klingberg, in the course of which the writer, after oxplaining the circumstances leading to the withdrawal from Persia of the Swedish officers of gendarnery, says:
We are to leave Persia in a short time. The Persian Government, however, will not hear of our definitively giving up our work, but gives us six months leave, in the hope that the situation will then be better. In the meantime, within the last few days, a new offer has been addressed to us, which is a great honour to the work done here by Sweden, General, Hjalmer- son has been asked by a telegram from the Chinese Government if the Swedes would undertako to reorganise the gendarmery in China, Very good conditions were offered General Hjalmarson would be sent £100 to pay for his journey to Peking, to study the conditions there more closely,
If the Swedish Government will give him leave. General Hjalmarson, when he leaves. here, will make a break in his journey, and will visit Chita on his way home,
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