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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
ANNUAL MEETING,
QUESTION OF PAID SECRETARY DISCUSSED.
The annual meeting of the Kowloon Cricket Clab was held last evening. Mr. RE. Lándoll. the Vice-President. pre- siding. There was a good attendance.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 1924
OLD RESIDENT LEAVING
THE COLONY.
INTERESTING PRESENTATION ÄT THE KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
INTERPORT POLO' MATCH.
SHANGHAI'S EASY VICTORY IN CLEAN AND SPORTING GAME
HONGKONG CAPTAIN'S STERLING. DISPLAY,
THE MATCH WY CHUKIENS
No. 1. Shanghai went off from the start, but Davies managed to break away and Robinson had to hit hard to clear. Shanghai returned to the attack and Me- Robinson Michael shot past the posts. made an expensive mishit when endea. The Interport match Ground at Shanghai on Saturday. Sep-again Hongkong broke away, the run end- vouring to centre from the neur side and tember 6th between Hongkong and ing in Juld opening the score for the
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In proposing the adoption of the report the recipient of a Coruna typewriter, a Shanghai, for possession of the handsome visitors. From the restart McMichae!
and accounts.
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An interesting presentation took place last evening at the annual meeting of the Kowloon Cricket Club when. Mr. F. B Shroff, a life member of the Club, was
tray and silver teu service and a gold Keswick Cup, Incked the excitement of wrist watch, as a mark of esteem for his the wonderful game on the same field The CHAIRMAN referred to the grow
many years of valued service to the Club. two years ago, but it was quite an inter- ing membership of the Club, There
The Chairman of the meeting (Mr. Resting exhibética and the mang hundrevis WILS now the respectable -total of 4e
E. Lindsell, in making the presentation, who lined the boards and filled the members and within another years it said that Mr. Shroff had been a member pavilion must have been well content. would probably have passed the 500 mark of the Club for over 20 years and after The teams and officials were:-- He mentioned this particularly becausg
a long period of residence in the Colony, it might have some bearing on an inhe was leasing these for his home in -portant subject which would be disgassed India. Mr. Shroff was Hon. Treasurer
later.
RESIGNATION BY DR. FORSYTH
Continuing, the Casitas referred to thy resignation of Dr. Forsyth a President of the Clu Owing to ill- health Dr. Forsyth had left the Colony "and probably he would not be returning He was Best elected President of the Club
of the Club during the years, 1907, 8 and
He served on the General Committee of the Club in 1999-9,sand be had served at various times on numerons sub-cam-
ittees. He had always been an ardent pporter of the Club and the outgoing committee thought it only right that the Club's Appreciation of his services should in 1911, and be, had been replevied every he recognised. Mr. Shroff had always! year since then, making 18 years in all. been a willing worker in committee and The Chairaan went Gai to read the ear-subcommittee. respondence dealing with Dr. Forsyth's resignation from the Club Tu à letter sentation on behalf of his wife and him dated July 24th Dr. Forsyth expressed hir regret at having to resign and "wished every sucers to the good old clul in future." The Committee as the result of that letter got together and on July Dist.a presentation we made to the
President the presentation taking the fort of a silver loving cup, inscribed to the effect that it was from the Kowloon "Cricket Club in remembrance of his past services. Dr. Forsyth, in acknowledging the gift, stated in a letter" I shall con-
tinue to have the anm interest in the old Chub and shall watch for the results of the Club matches in the Weekly Press. Agnia wishing the Club every success.”
BÜNCEYSYÈL YEAR.
self, the Chairman hoped that Mr. and Mrs. Shroff would be spared for many years and that the lure of the K.C.C. would entire them to pay another visit to the Colony. (Applause.} ..
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gut into what with him always must be considered a possible, scoring position, "for he was in the centre, with a clear field. though a long way from goal. He made a terrife drive and barely missed. The at- tack from the hit-out found Robinson in possession in front of goal and he made no mistake about levelling the scores. Umpires-Mr. R. I. Fearon and Mr. Davies had a splendid 'opportunity to W. D. Fiddes-Wilson.
OFFICIALS.
Referee. Mr. J. J. Paterson. Timekeeper.-Mr. G. N. Wilson. Scorer.-Lieut. Col. M. H. Logan. Registrar. Mr, A. O. Fisher. Committee-President. Mr. S. Barton: Vice-President, 31.
Messrs. R. I. Fearon, J. Paterson, G. N Wilson, H., G. Robinson.
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer.-Mr. A. O. Fisher.
THE TEAMS.
regain the lead, but he mishit in front of a clear goal and Shanghai again were attacking when the bell went.-Ong goal all.
No. 2--For a while, there was a great
style. Shanghai.continued to press and moment and rode McMichael off in fine Newbigging, after missing a possible goal when worried by the Back, had his re- venge by scoring from the hit-out Shanghai 2, Hongkong ...
MeMichadrak of loote play and a woeful exhibition of false hitting, which seemed common to every member of but teams. Newbig- ging drew a round of applause Shen he sent in a beautiful shot from near the HONGKONG-No. 1.-E. L. E Davies:)
boards and all but scored. A moment So. -J. J. Palmer; No. 3.-R.. Nevilla later. Davies again stood before an öpen In asking Mr. Shroff to receive the pre-Lieut. Commander C. C. Flemming, R.N.combination by Boyd and MeMichael (captain); Back. Judd. Reserve goal, but cuce more he sed. Pretty
No. 2 H. Melichael (captain); No bat Neville jumped in at the right SHANOHAL NO. 1-D. L. Newbigging: made things look awkward for Hongkong, 3-C. Boyd; Back.-H. G. Robinson.
The mund excitement of the galloping game is such that even the coolest and most gentlemanly player cecasionally can not help committing a technical breach of the rules, and it says much for the sport ing spirit and playing abilities of Satur
No. 1 Play hung about midfield for day's Interporters, that the many un- initiated spectators could not possibly
some while. Then Boyd, when called up. on to stop a rush. mishit at each of three have gone away from the “field" with a clear knowledge, from practical illustra-look to be fatal at the time it allowed a attempts and though the mistake dil not tion, of what constitutes foul play in polo run down which ended in Palmer getting The controlling officials as well might
a clear shot at short range and the scores have been off the field, sole, ne tière were levelled again. The game was scarcely restarted before McMichael broke through and transferred to Newbigging, a who put Shanghai in the lead once more. Neville sent Davies away on a promising run and, when MeMichael muffed a bit,
Mr. Shroff in replying, said: I am greatly obliged to you for having given me this opportunity to say a few words. I am also much obliged to the Chairman for his kind words, and to you all for the manner in which you have an enthusias tically associated yourselves with those words, I have known not a few of you for many years and hope that you will maintain the club and that the club
stands for.
The club has given me many personal Referring to the sporting matters of friends, with whom "I have been intim the Club the Chausias congratulated the ately associated for many years. and ex. menthers on a sucessful year. In cricket press my sincere and genuine regret that they had doar reasonably well, although I am breaking an association, which I they did uot distinguish themselves hare.valued highly. (Hoar, hear.) brilliantly. There had been a decided On behalf of Mrs. Shroff and myself improvement in bowla on last year's form, I thank both the clulrand members most and, in tennis they were unlucky in not heartily for the presentation made to us winning the league. the the other hand juisth. I assure you, that Mrs. Shroff day were lucky in a way in winning the will greatly appreciate your kind thought of having coupled her name and that we first match of the sensu. On that occa-will treasure these gifts for our life, as sion he was accused of being a renegade they will bring us pleasant memories of in thall he played for the U.S.R.C, but happy days enjoyed in the clube he would like to point out that match was only won by a marrow margin; f the U.S.R.C. bad won then there would have been no triangular, tourmioroi,
Last lut bot least I wish prosperity and success to the rich and take privi lege of asking Mr. Chairman and you
for them to do.
As to the play particularly, it was most noticeable that Hongkong, wers serious disadvantago as regards ponies. They brought 11 with them, &vo belong- ing to people not on the team and there in actual use, and four more were lent to them in Shanghai by Mr. H. D. Bod. ger. There was nothing much wrong with the ponies and frequently some of. them outpaced Shanghai's best but in difficult situations it was many times ap. parent there was not that perfect under standing between player and pony which is so essential.
fore probably somewhat strange to them.
HOW THEY SHAPED.
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Of the men it must be said that Shang all to do mo hetour of accepting this hut as a team were much superior to photo of mise," which I wish to present Hougkong, and the preponderance of to the clth. I am doing this for two goals, all of which were well earned,
The accounts showed a paltry balance reasons:-First, because I have always of $500, but at the same time he would received the greatest courtesy from you proves that, but even on the Shanghai point out that the fummitice had adopt-all; secondly, because I will be out of side there was no player over whom one your sight but won't be out of your mind could go into raptures. The amount of reluctantly bid you farewell.
ed a liberal policy as regards improve my photo is here. Now, gentlemen, ment to the pavilion. During the year the Committee had spent a considerable sum of money and certainly the club house had been improved out of all know- ledge. The cricket ground had also been kept in good order and was quite up to any green in the Colony. He pro- posed the adoption of the report and ac
counts.
Mr. A. . BRAWN recorded.
The CHIEMAN called the attention of members to the amount that had been written off as depreciation of the club promises. The amount was over $2,000.
Mr. Baws referrell to the Club's bad
Mr. Shroff Eas been with the firm of Mesars, Davids & Co., for over 20 years and he is no retiring owing to ill-health. and Canton Zoroastrian Charity Fund He was a trustee of the Hongkong, Macao for six years and he was a member of the Committee of the Kowloon Residents' creditors of the Banque Industrielle de Association for three years. He was also on the Committee of depositors and Chine.
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drove in bimself in so threatening & way that the Shanghai captain was compelled to hit to the boards as the bell went.-- Shanghai 3. Hongkong .
No. --Newbigging went of in dashing
style, but the cool-headed Judd had him marked all the way and effectively spoiled the effort. However, it was but a mom- entary respite, for before the ball could be properly cleared Robinson, drove hard through the centre of the goal. Robinson only partially checked a Hongkong attack with a weak backhander, but Boyd dash- ed in and prevented any score. Michael Hattered for a second, but his
anytning Some clever play by Palmer Pony was outpaced and he could not do and Neville relieved the pressure, but Shanghai returned and ichinson secured clever long cross shot.-Shanghai 5, his second goal in the chukker, with a Hongkong
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false hitting on either side was remark: able and far more plentiful than it should have been with such men, even allowing for the natural excitement on such an
No, 5-Boyd soon distinguished himself with a splendid near side stroke from the occasion. MeMichael (the Shanghai cap boards to the centre, but he was a little antiring, hitting with amazing length and ed to get the ball before it crossed the tain) was, as ever, dashing, forceful and
out in direction and Melichael just fail- accuracy, but he was not so impressive at line. Boyd, who played very well in this No. 2 na he is at Back Practically the
chukker, cleared the way for Newbigging tain, he scarcely ever goes altogether off Back cut in and checked Shanghai's dash- be said of Robinson. Like his cap. by a spectacular piece of riding off. The colour, but again it is very seldom that
ing No. 1, hut he recovered sufficiently he misses the ball so often as he did on
to get in a near side stroke under his Saturday. It was stated on the pro- pony's nose. It was one of the best pieces gramme that he was
only fairly moun of play in the match and everyone ap ted and that may be the explanation. plauded for gos!, whilst most of the NO PID SECRETARY VÍT AWHILE.
when for there were many occasiona A lengthy discussion took place over was compelled to give more attention to players seemed to be of the same im pression. However, the other flag weat duties of secretary, steward and the pony that probably he cared for: Yet up. It came to much, the same thing, for general custodian of club property. The Robinson played a good game and it was McMichael scored directly from the hit- CHAIRMAN. in introducing the subject, seldom he did not do the right thing out. Hongkong haul a possible chance the restart, but Newbigging fortun mean an increase in the subscriptions, distinctly patchy. At times he was abso and pointed out that the salary of a paid lutely brilliant and at others he was woe-Shanghai 6, Hongkong 2 secretary would amount to something like ful, with his stick going Bike & semaphore..
debts, in regard to which be thought the Baid that the cost of scheme would when in a really tight corner. Boyd Rately stood in the line of the ball's flight.
club was reverting to old times. He should like to see that stopped.
behind them.
The report and accounts were adopt xed.
amends
King
No. 6.McMichael opened with another
The CHAIRMAN: Our bad debts are 3400 a month. He said that the feeling He was always in the game, ever making of his superb drives from nearly the mads up chiefly by three defaulting mem of the meeting should be obtained on the off Neville was his only rival. Newbiged the goal. Despite a succession of for past mistakes and at riding- centre of the field and again barely miss hers who have disappeared, leaving large master," and called on Mr. J. Hyde to
well deserved his place in the team mishita, Shanghai got to within easy Place the scheme before the meeting.
open shooting distance, but Newbigging drove there was sufficient work to warrant thongs and mads the most use of, others past. After a visit to the Shanghai goal.
Mr. HYDE, in doing so, claimed that rode like the wind, engineered
that were offered to him. Ho shared aMichael again was away, but Neville with Robinson. the honour of being top rode him off the ball and shortly after- scorer, and it was only bad luck that prewards had the, satisfaction of scoring vented hun having more goals to his Hongkong's third goal. Nearing the bell, credit,
Newbigging got home with another clever backband shot and the match ended:-
Shanghai.
7 goals. Hongkong
3 goals.
ELECTION OF OFFICIALS.
On the motion of Lieut. DAVIDSON, Mr. 1. E. Lindsell the retiring Vice Prezident, was elected President in the place of Dr. Forsyth. Mr. Lindsell, briofly returning thanks, was warmly applauded.
appointment of a paid secretary,
Sr. GOLDENBURG in supporting the proposal, said that there would be at cast a saving of ten per cent, in the bar items towards the pay of a secretary. expenses, which would be a considerable
NEVILLE'S GREAT GAME.
Neville (the Hongkong captain) easily Mr. BRAWY, on the contrary, thought was the best man on the field and a team that the time was no ripe for such a all of his calibre would have taken the The four following names were sub change. It had taken the Club many cup to Hongkong. No. 3 should be a ̈
THE COMPLIMENTS. mitted for the position of Vice-President: long years to build up its reserve fund ubiquitous person and Neville was all After the match, Mr. R. I. Fearon Mesara, J. Hyde, D. Harvey, A. O. Brawn and he hated the thought of this money that. Whorever, there was danger or a congratulated both teams on the play and E. Abraham, the last mentioned being flipped away in paying the salary possibility of scoring. Neville had a say they had shown and said that special gentleman being elected amidat loud of a secretary. He thought it advisable in it. Not even McMichael hit harder praise was due to the Hongkong mea lor applause.
that the scheme be left over for another han he and not one of the other seven coming up so far and putting up such a
enuld For the position of Captain of the Club, three or four years at least.
Mr. P. W. HAMSAY referred to another did approach him for accuracy. Yet he game. on Mr. J. F. Bobinson signifying his Club in the Colony where a part time and he gave some fine exhibitions of the Keswick Cup and miniatures to the attempt to monopolize the play Mrs. E. H. McMichael, then presented intention of retiring, Mr. H. Overy was
custodian had been
and
whilst others were ball where, he said, there had been a reumark. Hongkong were beaten, but not the pile. Winners and herself received a beautiful
elected, after a baljat had been taken,
was elected Vice-Captaín.-
Mr. S. E. Groen was re-elected Hon. Secretary and Mr. P. G. Horridge was elected Höa. Treasuror.
GENERAL
Lable saving of of club money,
matter be shelved.
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Mr. Constzy moved that the whole Mr. Hrms moved that in the opinion COMMITTES-Mowars. J. pof the meeting it was desirable that affort, sensing a change Bobinson, J. European servant. be appointed Judd was sporting action in placing four good.
J. C. Fletcher, W. Goldenberg, A, W. E. Davidson and J. Fraser...
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(Continued on"next_Column.)"
Becretary and custodian.
Mr. RAWN moved as an amendment that the whole matter be deferred for twelve.
and carried by a very large majority.
The amendment was put to the meeting This was all the business before the meeting.
Neither could fault be found with Judd. behalf of the Polo Club This was noticeable until something brilliant hap- Capt: Neville called for Mr. H. D. Rod- He is of that quiet, steady nature, never lowed by another pleasing function, when drops into the right place without an Hongkong team, remarking amidst cheery pens-the type of player who always ger and handed him a memento from the of tactics even that they were deeply grateful for: bis
as low as it was and he was not to blame were given for Mrs. McMichael and both largely responsible for keeping the score ponies at their disposal. Hearty cheers for the goals that were scored. Davies team, and the players and other mem and Palmer were outclassed by their bers of the -Polo Club then went off to comrades and their opponents Both prepare for a dinner, which, according to worked tremendously hard and tried from the programme, was governed, like the start to finish, but Davice in partienlar games by Hurlingham rules-N-G. Daily was very weak in front of goal.
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