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WORLD SPORT
HONGKONG CRICKET 1
CLUB.
ACTIVITIES REVIEWED AT ANNUAL MEETING.
OCTOBER 13, 1928.
MACAO RACES.
GOOD SUPPORT FROM HONG- KONG PONY OWNERS.
(Bỳ "Ringtail."),
CRAIGENGOWER C.C..
Croquet.
Interest in this gamò" was revived and has become very popular with the |ladies, so much so, that competition was held, resulting in Ms. D. K Kharas winning and Miss I. Chasuni-
runner-up,
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CLUB'S ACTIVITIES.
The annual report of the Craigeh-bhey gower Cricket Club, has just been circulaied to members, The report stales:
Club House.
The tenth extra race meeting of
The building has been thoroughly The Club ontered. the Macso Race Club will be held 1st Division of the Hongkong Cricket commendations na regards major re a team in the laurveyed by Architects and their ro at Macao to-morrow afternoon League and secured third pinco pairs have been carried out, thus rone commencing at 1.30 p.ru. and judy amongst the teams that competed, dering the building in good condition. ing by the useful entry, good sport Hir. A. B. Hamaon heads the butting should be seen in a programme of average. Mr. S. Abbas has the best:
bowling average." interesting events.
Tennis.
Lawn Tennis League, nalther, of
Membership.
The number on the roll is 854. (in- cluding Life and Absent Members).
Finance.
like to take this opportunity of expressing our thanks Shanghal friends for their generous hospitality and kindness to the Hong kong XI on the occasion of their
For the convenience of Hong- visit to a succghai last May. We had kong visitors, special steamer sail-|
cricket season on the ings have been arranged. Tho The Club entered a team In the whole-running two teams, and play. ing a total of 86 matches. The new Sui An leaves on Sunday at 8 a.m. 11st and 2nd Divisions of the Hongkang{ · The Worklig Account shows a pro A substantial profit on the working senson has just, commenced and I returning from Macao at 4 p.m. which did as well as expected. In at of 81,627.32 As against $937,85 of
at the a words accent was reporte de Gricket the subject.pl League, Teama ac. We 3 a.m, and returns from Masao at terest ivas y
The Taishan leaves on Sunday at tercat was well maintained throughout the previous year,
Obituary Club which was held at the pavillon have a good fixture list for both the 5.30 p.m.
A tournament was held and re- Good accommodation may be suited as under:
The Cammiltão much regret to re- Men's Singles Championship, M. cord the deaths of the following mem the Bon Vista Hotel or the PresiH, D. Rumjahn; Runner-up, Mr. J. Abers: Capt. A. Jenkins, Mr. Leo Hy." dent Hotel at moderate prices. Cassumbkoy..
ann, Mr. E. C. Rock and Mr. A. Webb. The thanks of the Club are due to Conveyances will be available at Ladies' Singles Championship, Mrs, the following donors of prizes: Mr. the wharf on arrival of the steam-Bradbury: Runner-up, Mrs. Bennett R. W. Bradbury, Mr. P. A. Dixon and (er which will for a small fee con-
Singles Handicap, Mr. A. B. Ham Mr. S. A, Hamid.
last.
presiding, Mr. H. R. 3. Hancock, Int and 2nd XI, and have entered
were
the the
chairman two teams for the League this year, had at either the Riveira Hotel,
committee,
F. Syme Thomson, J. D. Humphreys, A. W. Hayward, I. M. Henderson and L. S. Greenaill (Ilon, Secretary),
members of the ons in each division, and I hope both P. M. Hodgson, will do well.
I have heard that there was a cor- tain amount of dissatisfaction last season on the running of the sides, and I am sorry there has been any cause
for complaint. I understand the chief reason is that often at the last minato owing to insufficient zames entered to play for the lat XI
After the
the secretary had read the nolice convening the meeting, the chairman
Gentlemen, I will, with your per-
".
Voy racegoers to the course in son; runner-up, Mr. A. E. Guest. Uline to witness the first race. Doubles Handicap, Messrs. H. `J. Fifty-one ponies have been en- Howard and A. B. Hanson: Runners
HI
mission, follow the usual procedure book kept for that purpose, tered for the seven events of the up, Mosers, B. W. Bradbury and. P. D.A, B. Hamson.. 18
and take the accounts as rend,
ful
The
like
porking decat Sh
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Balling Averages.
Inns. I. NO. TH
Aver.
TO
29.38
A. Kitchell on I
0
20.58
8. Alihan
47
138 19.12
246
29
112 10.80
meeting, which Indicates that Pankhurst. re-sibility of a few upsets of form.
fields will be large with the pos-Howard and Mrs. Gonzales; Runnera N. Markar.... 14.
Mixed Doubles Handicap, Mr. H. J. Zimmern
ed for na in addition to the big usual $5 sweeps and the park sweep on the Aggregate Stakes the
mutuel will be operating on all events.
18 16.80
D. Frits F. Lim
12,08
Y. Abbas
40 12.00
Bowling Averages,
W. Aver.
16.00 15.08
I think we may congratulate our-players were drawn from the End XI, selves on having had another success hard to fill at the last minute. I
which left depleted side andono Accounts submitted are THE FORT. clear and show us to be in a very gret that this should have occurred.
Backera have been well provid-"P: Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Bradbury. inst year the 2nd Ratisfactory position, but I will deal Unfortunately i as concisely as possible with one or were for a part of the season without two items about which Member's mayorests. This souson I am pleased a regular captain to look after their a sub-to say Mr. Gillingham, a very keen of increases, and experienced cricketer, has con- stantial profit in in our running costs. You will no sented to akipper the 2nd XI and I doubt realize that an increase was have gone into the whole question unavoidable owing to the larger build with him very fully and I hope there ing we have had in use for nine months will be no friction this year. A book of the year. Taking the headings membres desiring to play will enter will le put in this roam, in which "Repairs and Renewals show an in-their naines and the entries will close eroase of $1,300.98 maile up principal-
and the Wednesday evening, every
A number of the ponies entered ly as follows:
teams made up on Thursdays for the following Saturday's match, The will be unable to leave Hongkong.
those being $150.00 support of all members to the smooth However,
acut of the sides will be greatly over are capable of big things and 304.00reciated and 362.00
hope those who I am certain that punters will re- 117.00 wish to play regularly will see that ceive full value for their support.
their names are put down early and by selections are:
detail:
Alterations to old locker
standa
Renewals to lavatory piping Glass wore and Towels New Stove
Other IncrenHos, Lighting, Washing and Sundries.— The increase is on lighting and wash- ing, principally the former.
General Expenses show an increase of 6354.83, made up of all sorts of small items necessary to the increases aven of the building and the work re quired, Postages amounted to $417.00,
Returfing.
More repairs have been novessary owing to the ground being more frequently used, especially by Service teams for mid-week matchen. Papers. This is a new account and provides for the periodicals supplie
Reading Room Our best than
are due to Messrs. T. E. Penre and C. P. Jaunes for presenting us with numerous books.
Tonnis
In
Bol at the last minute.
Of
if it is desired, the lets course, pay close on Tuesdays and the teama be minde, up by Wednesday and a lat placed on the Natice Board that even ing. However this would be possible dupands on members,
A good deal of returfing has been one to the pitch and I hope we slınll have good wickets throughout the sea.
Aon.
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Club's Tennis.
Tomle has been going strong mont of the year and the annual tourna ment was well up to the standard of former years, though we want new blood badly. The Hong Doubles com petition during the summer was very successful. Wo did well in the
The Wow The proft on balis (League on the whole.
reduced to a minimunı,
so we may look for a lower figure next year. Ball bays have been 'sup plies free since the 1st January and this represents a loss of some $850 per annum to the Club as compared with previous years.
BarThis again. shows a handsome proft and we
offer
our bert thanks to Mr. Syne Thomson and his cute
ant, Mr. Norrie Owen, for their able
Subscriptions.There is a small falling off here, de no doubt to the fact that during at least six months revious to 31st August, 1927, the 1st This Cruiser Squadron was
here. last summer the harbour has in com- been particularly empty as parlson been regards the Royal Navy.
There are only one or two items in the Profit and Loss Account which
ramping of this department.
of the
1 regret that the courts available. for play during the retenter part of the summer have not been as good as Jast year, The usual courts were under repair for most of the time and not available lat of repair
A work was done and top-dressing ap- plied and then the biennial appliça. ground. To add to our difficulties our tiun of worm
killer was put on the
mitor mower refused to function pro- perly and we were unable to get the necessary spare parts locally, and grase coBacquently the cutting
machines. had to be done by hand
Whilst on
1 Bubject of tennia on the
to mention the wish particularly name of Mr. H. A. Nisbet, who has now unfortunately left us for good and who for many yeura did so mucit the success they were. to holp the unnu tournaments to be Few pro inbly realize the amount of work he did. We shall miss him very much and I should like to place on re- Interest. This is interest on Money cord the Club's appreciation of the borrowed from our Bankera for buiki-valuable services he has rendered. I ing the new floor to our pavillon. We can only hope that a successor to him had not sufficient funds in hands, and, na energetic and loyal as he was, to save the cost of issuing further will appear from amongst you. {Ap- debentures we were able to arrange i plause), for a temporary overdraft. We hope to clear off this overdraft in eighteen months' time. ..
might call for .comment.
Members' Debts,
Interport Entertainment. We help ed to entertain two Interport visiting teums as against one the previous
year,
Tribute to Secretary,
Сится,
80.1 8
A Chinese cook, returning from market, was stopped by a constable and taken to the Police Station on
Lawn Bowls,
kong Lawn Bowls Langue.
Two teams competed in the Hong- The 1st team won the League competition, and S. Abba
D. Frie unfortunately, but for the last match. Tamson 90.1 24 .377 Quite a large mimber of visi-which was lost hy 1 shot, would hava tors are expected to make the trip gone through undefeated. The 2nd from Hongkong which with an in-torm has not yet completed its fix- should help to make the meeting. terested band of local supporters
Competitions were held with the following resulta: a pronounced success.
Singles, Mr. U. M. Omar; Runnera charge of eruelty to fowla. Tho man was carrying a small basket "P. Mr. C. Bennett
Pairs, Messrs. C. Bonnett and W.in which two chicken and a bundlo T. Brightman; Runners-up, Messrs of sugar canes had been placed. C. S. Rosselet and F. J. Neves. As the birds were in the bottom, Rink, Measra, A. E. Contes, J. T. they were crushed by the weight Lunny, S. E. Akiernan and C. Ben of the sugar canes. The man was nett (Skip); Runners-up, Messrs. M. fined $5 by Mr. R. E. Lindsell at F. Billimoria, A., A. Lewis, H. Beer the Central Polico Court, this and R. Basa (Skip).
1st Race.
1 U Un II.
2
Ullswater.
3 Sutherland.
2nd Race.
1 Chemal. 2 Misty Eve.
3 Zircon -11.
3rd Race.
1 Glory.
3 Tarmacadam,
a Bright Prospect.
4th Race.
1 Nara Stag.
2
Veloz.
3 Tarzan.
5th Race,
Macao Sine. Branco,
8 My Lady.
6th Race
1 Slang River, 2 Plowman,
3 Spring Day.
7th Race.
1 Branco..
2 Westlake,
3 Grey Dyca..
LOCAL HOCKEY.
CLUB "A" DEFEATS THE
I. M. GIÁ
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The "A" team of the Hongkong Hockey Club met the Y.M.C.A. second eleven in a game at King's Park los: evening, the Club, being victorious by three goals to all. H. V. Parker scored twloe for the Club in the first half and added a further goal in the second half without reply from the Y.M.C.A. team,
Club "A" v University.
Before closing I know you will Jela with me in thanking our Honor ary Secretary for his services during the past year. When things are run ning smoothly one is apt to take a Balance Sheet. Sundry Creditors, lot for grunted, but from personal This item is composed of bills for experience and intimate knowledge of goods supplied during the month of his work, I can assure you that he August
gives up a tremendous lot of time Member Debtors-Overdue Ac-1 this sum has since been collected. His work has very much increased "A team of the Hongkong Hockey counts $1,641,87, More than half for us and has devoted himself whole- heartedly to the interests of the Club,
The following will represent the The greater
of the balance with our now
new building and his pont
and I am sure we all Club in their match with the Uni versity second team at King's Park Gp.m.-R. on Friday, October 19, W. Sapsed, E. R. Robinson, LAR Dunean, E. H. West, A. C. Howell, J. Gardner, F. E. G. Munn (captain), R D. Bonumont, V. W. Stamion, H. V, Parker and E. C. Fincher.
is due from members and subscriberam.. (Applause,}
temporarily absent from the Colony heartedly or da Juve, und 111 trust be col- With lected before long. While on this
this sub- Ject I
I would onc
once again auk members and subscribers to epule their monthly accounts at
at due date and so save our Hon. Secretary the necessity of writ ing so many letters of reminder, as he has to do at present,
remarks I beg to pro- pose the adoption of the Report and Accounts as presented and when this has been seconded 1 shall be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any questions members may ask.
The adoption of the report and zlatement of accounts was seconded Pavillon. I have left this to thoby, Mr. G. E. Towns and carried un Last, but it is probably of most inanimously.
terest to Members. I think I may
Kafely say that it has given general satisfaction. The total cost of the new floor together with al-
Election of Officer,
The next business was the plection of the President. Mr. G. E. Bellamy,
terations to the old portion and ad-in proposing the re-election of Mr. ditions to furniture, tatals $30,004.5
4.59 Hancock, said that he needed no in- The Chairman at the Extraordinary troduction. He was a great erickater Meeting held to authorize the exten-
LOCAL BILLIARDS/
WARDENS LEAD IN THE STEEL
COULSON LEAGUE.,
The following are the present posi
Warders' Mess on of Mr. A: D. D. R. G.
by Mr. R. K. Garrison Mess
slon stated that it was estimated that and had a wonderful porsonality. The tions of the teams engaged in the the all-in cost would not exceed motion was seconded by Mr. D. E. Steel Coulson Billards League: $45,000. We are therefore well with Clark and carried with acclamation. Mr. Hancock rolurned thanks for in this figure and I think we may us re-election as President. congratulate ourselves that the On the additions are a great improvement, Humphreys, especially the room in which we now Hepburn, Messrs. Linstead and Davis (E. E, and R. C,'% .. find ourselves holding our annual ware re-elected auditors at a ro-Land Polico meeting for the first time. We have now a fine pavilion, well built and one which will serve our needs for many years to come,
The Interports. During the period under review we have had three Interport matches agat Shanghai and ono against the Salland we were successful in two out of the three encounters. I
Billiards.
The tables are in good condition,| and were well patronized during the
season.
morning.
The forthcoming wedding is an- nounced of Mr. P. Smyth, engineer c/o the Asiatic Petroleum Com- pany (NC) Ltd., Shanghai, to Miss. A. Ingham, secretary, travel. Singles Handicap, Mr. P. A. Dixon; ling to Hongkong on board the .. Runner-up, Mr. J. R. Soares.
A competition was held and resulted na follows?
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R. A., Stonecuttore & The following were elected to servo K. O, B. B. on the general committee for the en- Water Polleo suing year: Mesars, A. H. Gilling- C. and P, 0. Club ham, A.
A. W. Hayward, R., . Hender Queens Bergte: Mons son, P. M. Hodgson, J. D. Humphreyu,. II. Owen Hughes, T. E. Pearce, A. Pierey and Symp Thomson.
A vote of thanks for the chairman and out-going committee closed the moeting.
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