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The CHAIRMAN-It has never been sug Beated that the old scheme should be altered. Under that scheme the recreation ground, will be extended to 0 acres but sinos that scheme was drawn up the work referred to has been dowo in the Bin. Kam Poo valles.
The vote was agreed to,
STEAM LAUNCHES.
SPORTE
URIOKET
THE HONGKONG DAILY PREER, TRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH,
HONGKONG C.C. v. UNITED SERVICES
HONGKONG 0.0,
2nd Innings.
H. E. Muriel cand b Graham TE. Pearce, not out ser JBtilker, e Grahamy Gibson G. E. Marley, i Grabaine, K. Brayahay, not out
Extras
Total (for 3 wkts, declare
Bowling Analysis.
A two-days friendly match was played on the Club Ground, on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, between the Hongkong Q.C. and the United Services. The game was chiefly notable for the high scores The Governor recommended the Coun- cil to yok a sum of eight thousand eight in the first innings. Going in first on a hundred and âity dollars in aid of the true wicket, the Club compiled 234 The Morgan vote, Inshour Master's Dortment,-. third wicket partnership between Gon Brayshay Heskes Steam Launches, Other Churges, Ropairs. E Pearce and E
Both batsmen were in The CHAIBMAN-This sum is in conncs- yielded en runs, tign, with extensive repairs to the Hur good form, and, one set, hit out freely,
Pearce made 64, which included nine bour Departme launch, 4. The launch has beca put in thoroughly good fours, before he was caught by Murray condition and is How expected to do good off Reakes. He was soon followest y
service from seven to ten years more.
Hon. Mr. P. H. HULYOAK-This is, I suppose, because another cannot be built at the present bine,
Brayahay, who was bowled by Graham, when his score stood at 61, This in cluded eleven fours. Of the other batsmen H. E. Marich (23) and M. M. Mazs (19) did well Lt Col Morgan was the most The CHAIRMAN-I think it was con- sidered cheaper to make the launchful bowlor, capturing 5 wickets for thoroughly sound then to build a new on. "Another launch of the same site would probably have cost over $20,000.
Hon, Mr. P. H. HOLronk-It seems to
bo a very large sum.
83 runs.
As in the case of the Clab the United Services were indebted for their formid- able tocal chiefly to two latemen-Com- mander Gibson and Cpl. Graham. The The CHAIRMAN The repairs were very Services started badly, losing three play The reason for the recom-ers for 36 runs, but the partnership of mendation made by the Marine Surveyor Gibson and Graham saved the situation, was that it would be cheaper to have Both batsmen played stendily and added them deno than to provides new launch in view of the scarcity of material in the Colony.
extensive,
The vote was agreed to.
· 40 MPEN BATTON AND RESUMPTION)
to the wore before Commander Gibson was dismissed by Brayshay for 55. Graham fell a victim to the same bowler just after he had completed a half-con- tury. The remainder of the team played cautiously and the innings closed for 224 of the five bowlers tried by the Club, Brayshay had the best average with 5
The Governor recommended the Coun- sil to vote a sum of six thousand dollars in aid of the vote Fublic Works Extra- ordinary, Hongkong. Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903, (24) Comwickets for 70 run. pensation and Resumption.
The CHAIRMAN-This, $8,000 is required in connection with the resumptions, Five thousand is required for the re
sumption of Inland Lot 1918 at Morri son Hill. The sum of $75,000 was pro- vided in the estimate, but the amount required is 850,000. The $1,000 is
onuotion with the provision of a new stroat and scavenging lane in Praya East,
The vote was agreed to.
LAUNCH COAL
Robinson
UNITED SERVIES,
2nd Innings
Big Hack b Hamilton Major Robertson, retired hurt
10
10.
2
Et Murray, ..., b Hamilton ... ♫ Commander Gibson, run out. Gr. Sharman, and b Brayahny Asst Pay-Mtr Rubinson, Bray-
slay b Hamilton
Cpl. Graham, hut out Cir. Keyes, b Brayalay
Lt. Col. Morgan Brayshay COMS Beaker, e Fearer
Hamilton m
Cpt Adams, b Brayshay
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
Braytha
Hamilton 8
· 20 240.
W
CIVILIANS, 4 SOLDIERS, O
the Club Ground
me
th Baxing Day. An even gamo was ex- tod, and in the first half expectations The soldiers got going first, and forced a corner which Jones took and put behind. The Civilians were 9900&round the opposing gon), and Glen. Day saved wall from a shot close in The Army got away through an opening made by Waller but the Civilians were soon lack again, and went in two shots in glice succession, but without result. The Civilians were much smarter on the ball tian their opponents, but in
of heir shooting as, rather poor in thes shalt Hyndman got his forwards Gray and they forced a corner, the ball being eventually put behind. Au Kit Bing mtend a fine chance by poor shooë. ing, and shortly afterwards put in two shots which, with a weaker goalkeeper, might enally have scored. One of the features of the game was the beautiful clean kicking of the Civilian hacks, who kept wouderfally cool and never ap peared to be in dificulties. The Civi lian, right wing was responsible for the only goal of the first half. Omar and Moosdeed rushed through and the latter player put the ball into the not well away from the goalkeeper.
In the second half the Cilian town CIVIL SERVICE. B.GA.
tras mach superior to its opponents. Lawrence got through and gave a chance The following will represent the Civil to Mlard, who nearly scored. Shortly Sorvies at home in their match against afterwards the Army put in a shot which the R.G.A. at p.m. to scarow (Salur scened to hit inside the posts and re- day):--Hon. Mr. C. Severn, C.M.G bounded into play, but, except on these (Capt.), D. M. Goodall, R. C. Witchell, two occasions, the soldiers were never Moosdoen was respon W. Dixon, C. M. W. Reynolds, B. Every dangerou Bird, F. J. Ling, B. W. Bradbury, W. Hsible for the second Civilian goal i Edmonds, E. W. Hamilton, and P T soldiers appealed for offside, but it was
Lamble
CIVIL SERVICE 0.0. HONGKONG
UNIVERSITY:
the
not allowed. Au Kit Bang put his side still further ahead shortly afterwards with a beautiful shot into the side of the goal, and, just before the final whistle. sounded, E. R. Hyndman tried from well The following will represent the Civil out and beat the goalkeeper with a very Service in their home match against the fine efort. There was no time for fur- University on Monday next at 11 am.ther scoring, the Civilians thas winning Hon Mr. C. Seveen, C.M.G, (Captain), well-deserved victory by four goals to D. M. Goodall, RC Witchell, W. Hi Teadus-
With a lead of ten runs the Club went to the wickets a second time, and in about an hour and a half scored 195, for the loss of only three wickets, and declared. Mariel and Pearce, who opened the innings, mastered the bowling from the start. They hit merrily all round the wicket and kept the Beld busy When the sore had been raised to 95 Murid Edmonds R. E, O. Bird, C. Bara, F. L Civilian S---U. M. Omar Cheung who had contributed 50 (including a fine, RW. Bradbury, C. M. W. Beyong Johnson, and Pascoe; R. 10 Wing and E. P. Hyndruan; Leura six and six fours) was caught by Grahanolda, T. McCormac, and J. C. C. Umar Moc. R. Hyndman, Au
The Governor recommended the Coun-off his own bowling, Pearce remained to cil to vote a sum of one hundred and the end, carrying out his hat for B2, which thirty-six dollars and fitty conte in aid of the vote Imports and Exports Des partment, Other Charges, Launer, Coal
The CHAIRMAN This is in connection with the Revenue Department's launch No 1. There was not sufficient money to pay for the coal for that particular launch The price of coal had increased from $13 to $17.50 a ton
The vote was agreed to.
The Governor recommended the Coun. cil to vote a sum of six hundred and eventy-six dollars and six cents in aid of the vote Miscellaneous Sorving, Honorarium to Mr. R. O. Hutchison,
The CHAIRMAN H. E the Governer has explained this voto to Mr. Hutchi
The vole was agreed to.
BQADƐ.
The Liovernor recommended the Council
to vote La
included thirteen fours He had the top oore of the match and gave the best Uls play of batting seen on the Club grounds. for some time. He received an ovation en returning to the pavilion.
Fletcher,
Kit Sana Kwok Po KUDARCE and
Soldiers
UNIVERSITY CRAIGENGOWER The following have been selected to
to Jones represent the University in a league match against Craigongower Cricket Club to-morrow (Saturday) at 2 pm, on the Craigengewer Ground A. H. Rumjahn
and Knight
Counor,
and
The Services were left with 206 runs to (Cant.), R. A Ponsonby-Fane, W. Gie in their match with the R.G.Ain
ting, F. A. Redmond, D. K. Bamy, J. D. Wright, G. Hall, G. E. Marley, Cheal Toon Lock, J. M. Jack, and K. Brayshay
get in two hours and a half in order to win, but they were only able to compile 68. They started promisingly, but un- fortunately Major Robertson, who has so often proved a tower of strength to his
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL side, retined with a sprained ankle just ENGLAND, 0, SCOTLAND, 0. when he appeared to be getting sot, None of the other batsmen were able to This match took place on stand up against the bowling of Bray Ground, on Boxing Day, before a
the Club shay and Hamilton, who dismissed four crowd of spectators. The Hon. Mr. each for 26 and 40 runs and respectively. H. Holyoar kicked off and for a time They were supported by the field, who it seemed that England would be fairly were in exceptionally good form. The atty in England were the first Eum of one thousand two game thus enited in a win for the Clab by and the former trying a shot.
attack
and Green making a rush soven wickets and 137 runs. Scoras:
bin, for Scotland, vas having plenty to
| McCul| do and doing it well. The English for wards
wore good individually but lacked combination.
Townsend, who was pla ing in the place of Hutchinson, was often prominent, but his centres were not utilised. After about twenty minutes play the Scotchmen settled down better Stalker obtained possession but could only but behind Youngman on the other wing, put in a lovely shot and for a time Scotland looked very like scor ing, but Crocker kept his charge intact Half-time blank arrived with
ved with the score-sheet
hundred dollars in aid of the votes Public Works Extraordinary, New Territorio, Communications (46) Roads:
(s) Taipo Road, Widening to
16' and improving bends,. atc., between 5th and 9th... milestones
(/) General: Works
Total
Fi
700.00
500.00
$1,200.00
The CRLJEMAN--The tractor for widening the Taipo read pointed out that the rates he was getting for turfing-the new banks were very low. The matter. waa gomb into and the amount, asked for wag considered reasonable, and very fair. That accounted for $700. The payment. of $500 was in connection with numerous small works
The vale was agreed to,
HALIFAX RELIEF FUND.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of sixty seven thousand six hundred and five dollars and sixty cents in aid of the vote Miscellaneous Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia Relief Fund
The vote was agreed to,”
MALIGHTHOUSES.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand four kun- dred dollars in aid of the vote. Public Works - Reonrrent Hongkong, Buildings, (3) Maintenance of Lighthouses
The CHAIRMAN-This is the cost of erect ing a solid beacon on a rock in the Chung Chow channel. The work has been carried oat in a very substantial way and the channel is now lighted satisfactorily
The Tote was agreed to
HONGKONG C.C 1st Innings
Ponsonby FunE, Lb.w., b Morgen ******
TE. Ferce & Murray b Reakes 54 HE Muriel, Adams, b Alorgati 23 K. Brayshay, o iraun
GE. Marley," b koskes
MM. Maus, std- baarman, b
Morgane.
J. Stalker, o Wright, b Beakes
H. nennedy, b Morgan
E. W Hamilton, e
Graham
PIL Cobb 0 Hack, v
Donnelly, not out Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
Lt Col Morgan
19.335 Col. Graham *** 25 UQ.M.. Heakes... 14. 1. Sig. Hack ....
UNITED SERVICES,
1st Inaings.
Big Mack, b Hamilton- Major Robertson, o
Fans, b Hamilton ......
Ponsonby
19
ม
Lt, Murray, Pearce, b Hamilton 4 Commander Gibson, b Brayshay Lt. Cal Morgan, b Cobb
Cpl Graham, Brayabay 59 Asst Pay Mtr. Robinson, o Pearce,
b Brayshay
Commander Keyes, 1.b.w, b Bray-
suny Cpl. Adang b Cohh ̈
VICTORIA, GOALS ACQUIS. Reskos, and b Bray- The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of nine thousand five
Gr. Sharman, not out *hundred dollara in aid of the vote Publie
Extras Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, Mis- cellaneous, (14) Victoria Gaol : Con- structing conoréte platform over lower
Total
Bowling
Cobb
Brayshay
D. Donnelly
15. Stalker
The CHAIRMAN-This work at the gaol has been altered from time to time and extended at the request of the gaot P. authorities The original voto for the E Hamilton work was $31.500 and the cost now smounted roughly to 846,000,
Xen roke was agreed ba
15
Wuteon Osborne
*** Referee :-Lit Attwell, B.N.
H.K. DEFENCE CURPS ». ILG.A......
The following players have been selected to represent the Hongkong Defence Corps the United Services League be-morrow (Saturday) at pm on the Club Cubbin (Capt); Ralston Stewart and Ground :—Goldenberg, Cave and Me-
Rodger, Grimmelt,... Chassels, Irvine, MeTavish and Stalker. Reserve: Haikon.
KOWLOON F.C. v. 23nd CO. ROA.
The following will represent Kowloon T.C.. the 83rd Co. R.G.A, on the Hongkong FC Ground to-morrow (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m.-Jeanings; Hamilton and White; Van Langenberg Jones, and Rasmussen, Seara, Mooodeen,
Manning. Pasco, and Tatam. Beserves: Logan and
ST. JOSELI'S COLLEGE +. 88rx CO. R.G.A
"The following will represent the St. Joseph's College in a league match against the Bath Co. R.G.A. on the Navy round amorrow at 2.30 p.m. --UM. Umar (Capt.), A. Jackson W, C. Ogler,
A. M. Bepher, H. Johnson, B Marcel, R E. Hyndman, E. R. Hynd- man, E. P. Hyndman, W. Bandran and
The Beots attacked first after the M. Omar.
fa
terval but the English drove them back,
Bayer was responsible for & lovely
GOLF,
othich Badger caly just reached | HOLIDAY COMPETITION AT FANLING.]
Englishmen we eventually forced
into
their own half by Irvine
The Eng A Fanling, in the Mixed Foursome goal then had a wonderful escape Competition (Holes Medal Play) over Stalker was right in the goalmouth
and
oore
the Relief Course, Mrs. Foarce and Mr. Dost by was cleared and the Stewart won with the
chiadel, at the -340 their.
a goat seemed certain, but mirzale the ball Englishmen
over the main course Mr. A. Hitchie won with 74 Mr. Loughlin was and with 241. dad Mr. A. Leith ird with 75, on
expense a ple of arnets Hortop In the Ealactic Competition, extending eventually
cleared. Away Awent the belt frian Desember 22nd to 38th for men, to the other and, where Green made great individual
zual effort, but without sue cess The, men from Scotland brought the leather back
again, and Cracker In the principel ovent the Mized elected a really first-class save from a Flourome Competition over the main high corner shot by Staiker
ball course on December 26th, four couples tied for first place with a nett score of 101,
was returned to the opposite end, and Just when both played the Were B Setting
gate excited
Mr. Wolfe and Mr E V D. Part Mrs. Dreaper and Mr. S. Evang Miss Gordon and Mr. C. B. Johnston, Miss Ritchie and Mr R. G. Herbert. They are requested to play on on or before January istifad
stopped.on
on account of Bickensou...whi was playing in the place of Blackve ouiving a kick in the Inc. He was bound kups and Pluckily continued pl
playing Scotland had much the beet of things in this pushed but Crooker was very safe and
and kicked away in good strie The Ladies Medal Competition over the in spite of being considerably mochi felid course (8 holes) was won by Min. about in the
attacks. Mckenny with the nett, moore of 80 before the final
Gordon nepaly The Bogy Pool, Competition for men, Buccended
gon by a rush over the sin course, from Saturday, but the ball was cleared and both god 22nd inst, to Wednesday 28th inst., whe
semained untreaten to the end won by Mr. C. §. Archbutt, 2 down.
England Crocker Conker and Dickenson
Smith Town- Die Hoops haired Llewel lin. Sayer Groom, and Walden
Sootland-Rodger Irving and Me Cabbin Chanel Stewart, and White | Kouneman,” Metavush -- Gordon, Cool,
sad Btalker.
Hefects; →Mr. F. W. Weight.
LAWN TENNIS, DEZ
Trong Changintip
The final of the Ladies' Open Bingles
Wilkinson) welll take place at the LR.C. et 230 today (Briday);
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