SPORT,
FOOTBALL,
HONGKONG LEAGUE.
PRESENTATION OF CUP AND MEDALS.
THE REST, 1; WILTSHIRES, o
Despite the sunny counter-attractions, Zyesterday, a large crowd gathered at the
BONGBONG-DAIM
PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 2918, 19
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB Lusitano Cup. For Senior Fours, Dis LUSITANO RECREATION CLUB
REGATTA SUCCESSFUL EASTER HOLIDAY SPORTE
tanes, 1 mile.1, The Scandinavian Crew, 2. The English Crew; 3, The Irub | ATHLETIC MEETING YESTERDAY. Crew (For names see above). This was an excellent race, and was won by K The fourteenth athljic meeting of foot. The Scandinaviana made a Anal the Lusitano Recreation Club was held, spurt which just brought them in win- yesterday, on the race-course, kindly leat The regatta organised by the Victoria ners.
by the stewards of the Jockey Club. Recreation Club at Black Boulder Bay for Inter Club Junior Fairs, Distance.HE. the Governor (accompanied by his the Easter holiday proved an unquali mile, prizes by the Hon Mr. E HAD.C.) attended the proceedings and Sharp, K. C. The V. R. C. bent the distributed the prizes after the races. Hed siccess. The venue of the meeting R.H.K.1.C. Pasily, by eight lengths. The Portuguese staffs of several big presented a picturespite appearance, being Time: 7.302-3ans Crews: V.R.C., bow, firms, the varioua Portuguese Clubs and G. Tiran, stroke, J. Berentson; cox, R. a number of private donors, contributed to the prize fund. The band of the all description. H.E. the Governor was Huxley's stroke, P. A. Dixon cox, H. W. Sociedad Philarmonica played selections
abg during the afternoon, under the condus present on the opening day and H.E the Petley General Officer Commanding, Lady Fitz Officers Skiffs, Distance, fletorship of Bandmaster A. J. M. Badri- patrick and Miss Du were interested Ambrose, No. 2 crew.
H.M.S. dabrore, No. 1erew: 9, HM.S. There was a large attendance. *** The following were the officials respon sible for the arrangements of the meet spectators yesterday. The attendance
Chater Challenge Cup Inter Club ing-President, Mr. A. G. da Rocha; was very encouraging, especially yester Senior Fours Distance, mile, prize Hon. Socretary, Mr. M. F. Haptista; Hon. day, when the special stand was crowded. br Sr C. P. Chater, C.M.G. RHKYC Treasurer, Mr. F. L. Silva; Working Though the weather was overcast, yester Half length separated the crews at the Carvalho, Mr. S. A. Marcal, Mr. J. M. beat V.RO. after a well contested race. Committee, Mr. A. V. Barros, Mr. T. A. day, the rain held off, and there was post. Crews:-VLC-Bow, A. Wenske; Roza Fereira, Mr. A. C. Rozario, Mr. nothing to mar the sccess of the meet. B. J. de H. Moore: 3, S. Berg; stroke, A. J. V. Ribara,
H. Dreyer; cax, F. P. Lenfestey. ing. All events were keenly contested; R.H.K.Y.Cbow, C. D. Logan; 2 V. G. and after the second day's programme Smyth; P. Havelock Davies, stroke, bai, been completed, Mim Duff very S. McCann; cox, H. W. Petley. graciously gave away the prizes.
Valley to witness the match between they with flags and penpants on craft of Witchell. R. H. KY. C. bow, d. Wilts, the champions of the League, and a team, chuẩn from the Rest of the League The Rest turped out, with only MaHugh of the R.G.A. being the absentee.
Henwood started for the Rest, and were early attacking. Giles cleared, and Men ham tested Rodger with a good shot Amor returned and McGann cleared. Play was transferred, to the Wilts end and Garside centred. Henwood missed and Trivett" cleared. Lanenater sent "Menham in and a goal seemed certain,
but Hudson, running back, robbed and "made a good "clearance, which brought applause. For a time the Wilts kept the Rest at home, arid Menham did some neat hendwork. Rodger cleared his charge well, and MeGann, receiving, sent out to Garside, who centred. A scrimmage took place in the goul-mouth, Jeffries eventu ally clearing. From a break away by the Kes: Hendry beat Smith with a cross shot, giving him no chance. From the centre kick the Wilts' got down, and Chan So. did some clever footwork which "won Half-time applause from the stand." arrived with the Rest leading by a goal
to wit.
Judges Mr. A. C. Botelho, Mr. M. A Figueiredo Mr. J. D. Osmund. Mr. A. D. Barretto, Mr. P. V. Botelho; Referee, Mr. AA Alves Handicappers, Mr. FL Motor Boat Race, Distance, a miles Rosario, Mr. J. Roza Pereira, Mr. Silva, Mr. A. J. V. Ribeiro, Mr. A. C. The Hon. Dr. CLAUD, SEVERS, before There entered Capt. Jim, (Mr. R. TS. A. Martal; Starters, Mr. A. E. S. asking Miss Duff to present the prizes, Neoplane, (Mr. 8. Howard) Meleor, (Mr. Keepers, Mr. C. M. S. Alves; Clerks of Mackintosh); Minnel, (Mr. H. J. Wilton) Alves, Mr. J. M. V. Remedios: Time thanked all those wife had participated. Wheeler); Betty. (Mes Miller); the Course, Mr. J. M. Britto, Mr. A. M. both in organising the meeting and in coding 4 minutes to the Beach Cat O. Remedios.
44 scratch boat, contributing towards the prize fund,Capt. Jin, the 3etror won, with minutes
MAPA RESULTS, spare a marvellous performance. particularly, the Committee and the able to and hard working Secretary of the Club, pane was second, a minute ahead of
Minnel Ar. RC Witchell He also commented Chinese Challenge Cup (for Junior Silva; 4, A. Gosano. Time: 27 1-6secs.
Boys ruce, 220 yards, handicap.1, 4. on the valuable services of the Hon. Mr. Fours), prizes by members of the Chinese
Bicycle race, 1 mile, handicap-1, A . H. Sharp, K.C. as starter, of Lieut. General Chamber of Commerce-1, bow, A. R. Botelho. Time: 3.5mins. Commander Stopford, R.N., and of Lieut. Blake; stroke, N. L. Railton: cos, A. H. presented by Mr. C. M. Ede.-1, F. Rodri LA. Ducommon; G. T. Mayo yards Flat race, for Challenge Cup, F. Mitchell, E.N., as organisers of the Carroll. bow, G. Jack, A. H. Mason,
G. Pritchard; stroke, C. Earnshaw; cox, Bose' race, 120 yards.--1, E. Alver; 2,
gues. Time: Otseca. Naval events, of Lieut. Dicken, R.N., s
R. Earnshaw.. assistant starter, and of Lieut. Lane,
A. Ozoro: 3 C. Victor.
On rearing, the Wilts again get in, as clerk of the course, Mr. Severn but Marlesden returned to midfield, and alao tendered thanks to Capt. Riggs, of Metiaus sent Robertson away, but ofte ol' Wharf, and Mr. W. 8. Brown, relieved. From the freekick, Menham munager of the Kowloon Wharf and sent out to Warren, who returned to Godown Co., for the loan of lighters, and centre, but Bealf was pulled up for off Mr. R. M. Dyer of the Kowlood Dock, side Amor returned and tested Rodger and Mr. J. Reid of the Taikoo Dock, for with a long shot, the latter punching it placing launches at the Committee's dis- away, Menham returned with a groundposal. Mr. Sesera particularly mention hot that Rodger kicked out. The Rested the support accorded to the meeting then took the ball to the other end and by the Chinese General Chamber of Com- Lancaster handled a yard outside the merce and Sir Robert Ho Tung. penalty area. Giles cleared from the free kick, and zent Amor down the wing. The latter centred for Rodger to run out and clear. Monham returned and Chan So hended out! Swanborough sent inn shot for Rodger to turn round the post. The Rest glenred from the corner and
Miss Maude Witchell presented a. bou- quet in a silver holder to Miss Duff.
Before the gathering dispersed threo cheers were called for Miss Duff and the Chairman of the Club, the Hon. Dr. Claud, Severn
The arrangements for the regatta were worked the ball down the left wing, Giles in every way admirable. The following
kicking out "STRI
Cannon, placed well and McGann shot over the bar.
ships in harbour), Distance, I mile-1, Dragon Boat Race (crews from HMS. Alacrity: Caira
Ladies Prize (for Fours with lady Coxswains), Distance, mile.-1, Mise C. Smith (boat stroked by A. H. Carroll); 2, Mrs. M. L. Railton (stroke, Captain Dodwell)..
F. Eca de Silva, L. Z. Marques. Time: 120 yards Flat race, handicap.-i A. 101-Specs
L. Silva; 2, 1. Xavier.
Egg and spoon race, 100 yards.—1: F.
100 yards Flat race (Challenge Cup, presented by Portugueso staff of Kow loon Dock-1, H. J. Prata; 2, F. Rodri-
e. Time: 11 1-5sees.
Girls' race, 100 yards.-1, M. Xaxier; 2, E. Soares; 3, 0. Rozario, TTS Police, Boat Race, Distance, mile
440 yards Flat race-1, L. Z. Marques; For some unexplained reason, the Police2, F. H. Carvalho, Time:-36 2-3secs. boats, after being: towed up the course, Boys' and girls' race, for children gave up, and left the scene, without re under seven-1, Mary Remedios; D. porting to the officials,
Aquino.
Sailing Race (open to all cru sera). Bestevaer; 2, Azuma
Handicap Boats-1, Bonito.. Hayward Hayes and Gael Class--Won by Gael
AA. R. Botelho. Time: dimin Bicycle race, a miles,-1, A. M. Gomes;
20 yards Flat race-1 L Z Marques; 2, A F. Eca da Silva. Time: 24-5secs.
120 yards Flat race "(men over 30).-1, D. Fonsenes, F. X. Soares. Time: Esecut
220 yards: Fiat race. Championship of the Colony (under A.AA. rules)-1, G. Hyder; 2, A Rahim
*rack race -1, L. V. Xavier; 2, F., A. Loureiro....
L. Barrows; 2, E. Silva; 3, C.
Girls ence, 120 yards (girls under 12).
2. L. A. Carvalho; 3, F. E. Antonio.
half, mie Fat ner i de Quemo,
SATURDAY'S CONTESTS.
INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP.
the one-mile race for fours for the In
The principal contest on Saturday was
is a list of the patrops and officials:
Gline fad Scandinav Chairman Hon. Mr. Claud Sever The English crew had the lead at the C.M.GOVORU PU start and in a short time the race Patrons His Excellency Bir Reginald developed into a contest between the The game continued to be fast, with Stubbs, KCALG. Major Gen- and the Scandinavian crew! The latter's the Rest having the better of the feral Sir G. Kirkpatrick, K.C.B. superior weight began to tell and they exchanges, but their forwards failed in K.C.S.I., Commodore W. Bowden Smith, won by two lengths, in Omtn. 55secs. The front of gont. There was no further morph C. t. G. Hon. Mr. Lauriak A. E. Simmons, 10st. Olb; A.
BN Sir C. P. Chater, 0.1.G., Col. crews were as follows: ing and the game ended in a win for the Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. Robert Shewar, A. Carroll, bow, 10st 10lbs. J. 6. Me-Silva, nominated by Miss L. lvn: SA Rest by 1 goal to ni. Mr. Andrew, was
"the referee...
AJ Stephen, Mr. F. Smyth (Conn dore RUKY.C.) Sir Robert Ho Tung Hon. Mr. E. H Sharp, K.C., URE Hon. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, Ben Mr J. H Kemp, Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Mir
The slippery state of the ground pre vented good football. G. Rodger, in goal, and Chan So, for the Rest, played a good Dyre.
me. The Wilts were without Warren; their inside right, Realff coming into the forward line
Following the match the teams collected in front of the stand where Mr. J. Ralston (Hon, Secretary of the Hongkong Foot ball League) said that the Committee were very fortunate in having bir, and Mrs. H. B. Hancock with them. Mrs.
Cann, 14th Glba B J. de H. Moore, stroke, 11st,, 11lbs and F. P. Lenfestey, Cox, Ost. lbs.
Flat race, half mile (European sailors, Time: Swin, 13 2-5secs. -
soldiers and police), A Meir; 2. H. Davis: 3 Sergt. Dawes
Ladies nomination Face M. V. Tug-of-war, inter club-Club de Re creio beat Lusitano Club
V. Barros, nominated by Misa Rodrigues 3.-L. Z Marques, nominated by Miss Alina Pereira
ha
Scandingeians; A. Wenske, bow, 11st. One mile relay race-1, Spectators!! 11a; J. Berentsen, ist. J1lb J., Y.M.C.A.; 3; Curlew Berentson, 12st. Tiba 6. Berg, 12st. Rowing Committee Mr. A. H. Carrol, sibs. H. Dreyer, stroke. 12st. 4ibs and Xavier Time: 12secs.
Consolation race, 100 yards.-1, P. M. Rowing Captain, Mr. B. J. de H. Moore, F. Sorensen, cox.
B. Berg, Mr. H. Dreyer, Mr. D. Logan, Mr. R. C. Witchell, Mr. A, A. Alves.
| English: Lient. Stevens, how; Lieut. Claridge; 0, Lieut.— Milbornes Licut. Merriman, stroke; and Lieut. D'Aethe
COX-
NAVAL NAVAL EVENTS.
Judges, and Umpirce: Hon. Mr. Claud J. Stephen, Mr. A. McKirdy, Col. Hum Severn, C.M.G,, Mr. W. Logan, Mr. A. phry, CMG Dr. Forsyth, Lieut. S. F Two naval races for whalers and cutters Mitchell, E.N., Lieut. C. Hake, R.N.Rwere won by the Alacrity crews, amid Mr. A. A Alves, Mr. F. Smyth (Como great enthusiasm of the naval spectatora, Adore R.H,KYC).N
Hancock had kindly consented to pre STARTER: Hon. Mr. E. HL. Sharp, KC, sent the Lengus Cup and medals to the 0.BESNIKA Wiltshires. Mr. Hancock was a very old football player and was a past President
of the Hongkong Lengü”,
Assistant Starters and Time Keepers Mr. R.Batherland Mr G. CH. Culley, Lient. Dicken, RN, Mr. T. Meek -
Mr.
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One mila Mato Moura Challenge Cup.-. 1. J Shares: S, B. Assumpacão; 3, F Hodrigues,
WOMEN'S BEST COURSE IN CHINA,
WEAR IMITATION JEWELLERY.
Wear imitations was Mr. G.-N. INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP FOR terday, a young Chinese woman The following are the day's results: | Orme's: advice, at the Magistracy, yus-
FOURS: 1, "Scandinavians, om. 35, from whom a pair of earrings, worth English, 10m. 1a..
$300, were anatched in Queen's Road West, near Centre Street, on Sunday evening,
TUR SCEILING (Juniors): 1, M. L. Railton, Um, 288.; 2, G. A. Jack, Ora, 358. There also took part J. Berentson, J.
The defendant admitted the offence, Inspector Willis said that, in snatching
in need of food...
The defendant was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment.
Mr. Hancock thanked Mr. Ralston for
Sailing Committer Mr. A. McKirdy (Vice-Commodore VRC), Mr. A. Van Hoxley and A. Ducommon, the cut rings, the defendant injured the bis remarks and said that he first played Andel, Mr. O, Woodman, Mr E MNAVAL WHALERS (Distance 1 mile) girl's ears rather badly. He ran away, football in the Colony in the season of Hazeland, Mr. H. S. Rouse, Mr. G. CH. MS. Alacrity, 1201 338. 2. H. 8. but was captured by a district watchman. 1595-6, and had played a good number. Wood, Starter and time Keeper: Yeo Ambrose 3 H8 Colombo, H.M.She Magistrate: No doubt it is very
of Sig Morris.
Carlisle, Cairo, Curlew, Puaglove, enjoyable to be wearing 6300 caFrings, of times rince The Cup before them Motor Committee: Mr. J. Lyon, and Tilania were also represented but it is a very great temptation if one in was prosented by the Hongkong Daily T. P. Hall, Mr. W. O Lambort.
HO TUNG CHALlkior Cup (Distance one Pres in 1000 for competition early. Among the senior clubs in the Colony. It BN. Mr. E. W. Carpenter.
Clerks of the Course: Lieut. Lane, mile for fours): 1 H.M.S. Titania and Forglore, 3m. 26/5, 2, A. P. Company, om. 0428. H.M.S. Alacrity also took part, Was won the first year by the Buffs, whe Competitors Stewards: Lieut. PB. The winning crews were composed as fol- the young woman, and a companion whe The Magistrate repeated his advice to ignin won it is 1011, K.Q.Y.L.I. in 1912, Colthurst, Mr. F. Schnepel, Mr. M. Clows:-Titania and Bunglotas Lieut war with her, to wear something like
Chatterton, Mr. B. J. de H. Hoare (Hon once by the D.C.LL once by the Navy
Stovens, bow: Lieut. Claridge Lieut. it and leave the good ones at home: it once by the RE., once by the Hongkong Football Club and no less than five times by the ILG.A. He congratulated the Wilts on their splendid record for the Inter Club Junior Fours Distance, ons
smile, prizes by the Hongkong Stock
Treasurer Victoria Regatta), MP RC. Witchell (Hon. Secretary).-
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
Melbourne; Lieut... Merriman, stroke, will be just the same." The young and Lieut. D'Aeth, cox. A; P. Coy: A women, thanked the Magistrate, and left E. Simmons, bow; C. H. Blake, G. May; the Court, bowing politely,
B. J. de H. Moore, stroke
* INTER-CLUB - TUB SOULLING (Distance
mile) 1, J. S McCann (H.H.K.Y.S.),
BOOKKEEPER CHARGED.
WITH THEFT,VEL
year, which showed that out of 18 games brokers Of beat R. H.K.Y.C. Time: 4 435, J. R. Soares (V.R.C) m. Playel they had won 11, lost 2, drawn 3. 0.18-2-Grain The Royals were not in conter entries were E. H. O. Farrell SERIOUS ALLEGATLON IN while they had scored 30 goble for 15 dition and the VRC won fairly easily. (V.R.C.), and H. Jepson (P.R.C.). SHANGHAI POLICE COURT,
Tenis V.R.CO., bow, A. E. Simmons, „NAVAL CUTTERS (Distance. 2 miles); 1, against finishing with a total of 25 Tiran, J. Berentsón: stroke, 0: May; cox, Haf.6. Alacrity, 15km: 212, HM.Bernando Julio Baretto, book-keeper, points. · Before asking Mra. Bancock to F. Lanfestoy E.H.K.Y.C., bow, Lieut. | Ambrose, 10m. 291a, ;:3, H.M.S. Chưrs, appeared before Mr. G. W. King, at the present the trophies, he wished to com- Emerson, L T Lamplogh, Capt Noel Other boats entered were representative M. Police Court, at Shanghai, last pliment the R. G. A on their play through stroke Capt. Dodwell; cox, H.-W. Colonin, Gurliale, Curley and prior to March 21st. on the premised of of H.M.S. Colorüh, week, upon a charge that, at some date out the season, a runners up in the Merchant Shipa Life Boat Race. There Hongkong League and Shield competiwere no entries for this event.
CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE COP (Distance Hongkong Mercantile Co., No. 1, Jinkee tinn. They finished one point behind the
one-mile, VIC, members): 1, Shamrock, Bood, he did feloniously steal a written winner The TG.A. Reserves were also Inter-Club Senior Pairs Distance, Sm. 322, Lecha, Rose, The Thistle instrument, viz., a bill of lading, cover making it very warm for the teams in H.K. I. U bent VER.C. by five or ning arews are as follows:-Shamrock G.14,000
mile, prizes by E. Sir Reginald E. also took part. The unmes of the wining 1,303 cases of tin yalued at the junior division. In conclusiu ho lengths Teams R.HEY C., bow; C. Eardshaw bow: J. Berrentson; GM M. Reader Harris appeared for the thanked the Committee of the Hongkong Y, G. Smyth, stroke, J. B. McCann, cox, Tiran H. Dreyer, stroke S. F4 Sorensen, defence and asked for remand. De League for inviting Mic Hancock to proH. W. Petley V.R.C, bow, S. Marcel; cox, Leek: O. Stutz J. Huxley A. fendant, he said, was a married man and sent the Cup and medals to the Wiltshires stroke, AH Carroll cox FP Wonsko, A. H Carroll, stroke: was not able to put an more substantial
Mrs Hancock then hauled the Cup to Lontesteydenfestes, cox River CH-Blake bow ball than $1,000 Mr. Giles, the Wilts Captain, and medal to each member of the team who Brown's Challenge Cup, Distance, uile Railton; 6. Berg; BC Witchell,Mr. B. T. Bryan, Junt, for the pro- esme in for rounds of applause The Wilt (for garr son six-oared gigs), prizes by stroke.
Esecution, Anil he understood from the Ahire Captain then handed to Mrs. Has H.E. Major Gen. Kirkpatrick The Fad YACHT RACES. Cruiser Class: *** police that the property alleged to have cock a beautiful bouquet in silvor Wilts, No. 1 and No. 2 crew 40th Co. Bastavaer Ammo Handicap flats ữ holder, and called for three cheers, which -1 E. and 57th Co., RG A, entered. The 1; HalcyonTM 9. Aum; 3. Diana "Hay. were lustily glyon, followed by the usual R.G.Awon an exciting race by half-ward-Hayes and Gaol Class: 1, Uraula,
tiger."
longth
42 Piting: 3, Gael, SAY
been stolen was valued at 830,000-*****-*-*-*-*-* His Worship granted a remand for one week and allowed bail in two, British Bureties of $1,000 each,
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