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Shortly after the appointed hour, the two Elevens appeared on the ground. They were as follows:-
United Services.
1. Lieut. F. Romilly, R.N., Galatea.
2. Lieut. P. B. Aitken, R.N., Rinaldo.
3. H. H. Jollye, Esq., R.N., Princess Charlotte.
4. Capt. R. F. Tayler, R.M.L.I., Galatea.
5. Lieut. R. W. Parr, 75th Regt.
6. G. J. Parkyn, Esq., D. A. C. G.
7. P. A. C. de Crespigny, Esq., R.N., Galatea.
8. Lieut. J. L. Hammett, R.N., Avon.
9. Lieut. A. G. Fullarbu, R.N., Midge.
10. Ed. Ponsonby, Esq., R.N., Galatea.
11. Lieut. H. P. Lee, R.E.
Hongkong Cricket Club.
1. Hon. E. H. Pollard, q.c.
2. G. F. Maclean, Esq.
3. T. Mercer, Esq.
4. C. P. Chater, Esq.
5. W. H. F. Darby, Esq.
6. L. Prior, Esq.
7. H. Foss, Esq.
8. R. D. Starkey, Esq.
9. F. W. Mitchell, Jr., Esq.
10. J. R. Anton, Esq.
11. H. E. Wodehouse, Esq.
"The United Services, having won the toss, appeared first at the wickets, and notwithstanding the efforts of Messrs. Darby and Prior, both of whom bowled really well, Mr. Jollye succeeded in putting together 79 by a splendid display of cricket, while Captain Tayler's admirable defences contributed, perhaps, more than anything else to the 'demoralization' of the Hongkong Cricket Club. Mr. de Crespigny and Lieutenant Hammett batted very well for their respective scores, and Mr. Ponsonby showed a very free and cricketing style of play.
"For the Club, Mr. Pollard went in for his usual steady style, sure to give confidence to any Eleven for whom he may play, while Mr. Mercer's slashing innings was prematurely (such are the chances of cricket) cut short at 16."
"In the second innings of the 'Services,' Lieutenant Parr, (75th Regt.) stole 15 by a number of judicious twos, while Messrs. Parkyn, Ponsonby and de Crespigny backed him up with double figures. In this innings, Mr. Mercer was very destructive, taking five wickets out of the ten.
"In the Club's second innings, nobody succeeded in reaching double figures but Messrs. Darby (who played like a book,) and Mercer (who began with a six,) and the total only amounted to 55, the 'United Services' remaining victors by 89 runs. In both innings, the bowling of Messrs. de Crespigny and Parkyn was the subject of frequent applause.
"Tiffin was served under the tents, which His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh honoured by his presence. The match occupied two days; and during the afternoons, the Band of the 75th Regiment played a choice selection of music. The ground was visited by several ladies, amongst whom was Lady MacDonnell, accompanied by His Excellency the Governor." The day closed with a Banquet at Government House, and a Reception afterwards by Lady MacDonnell. The grounds were illuminated, and the interest of the occasion was heightened by the Band of the Galatea playing during the course of the evening several pieces composed, and others arranged, by His Royal Highness himself.
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Friday, November 12.-The Duke of Edinburgh is Master of the Trinity House; and, availing themselves of this fact, several Masters of vessels in Hongkong signed an Address to His Royal Highness, which is given in the Appendix, (H.)
The following account of this circumstance was communicated to the China Mail :----" On Friday morning last, a number of the Ship Masters in Hongkong went off, by appointment, to Her Majesty's Ship Galatea to pay honour and respect as Seamen to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, her Captain, in his official capacity as Master of the Trinity House. On their arrival on board, they were met by the Lieutenant of the Deck who, with the Duke's compliments,' stated that he was detained on Court Martial duty, and hoped they would kindly await him in
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Shortly after the appointed hour, the two Elevens appeared on the ground. They were as follows:-
United Services.
1. Lieut. F. Romilly, R.N., Galatea.
2. Lieut. P. B. Aitken, R.N., Rinaldo.
3. H. H. Jollye, Esq., R.N., Princess
Charlotte.
4. Capt. R. F. Tayler, R.M.L.I., Galatea.
5. Lieut. R. W. Parr, 75th Regt.
6. G. J. Parkyn, Esq., D. A. C. G.
7. P. A. C. de Crespigny, Esq., R.N.,
Galatea.
8. Lieut. J. L. Hammett, R.N., Avon.
9. Lieut. A. G. Fullarbu, R.N., Midge. 10. Ed. Ponsonby, Esq., R.N., Galatea. 11. Lieut. H. P. Lee, R.E.
Hongkong Cricket Club.
1. Hon. E. H. Pollard, q.c.
2. G. F. Maclean, Esq.
3. T. Mercer, Esq.
4. C. P. Chater, Esq.
5. W. H. F. Darby, Esq.
6. L. Prior, Esq.
7. H. Foss, Esq.
8. R. D. Starkey, Esq.
9. F. W. Mitchell, Jr., Esq.
10. J. R. Anton, Esq.
11. H. E. Wodehouse, Esq."
"The United Services,' having won the toss, appeared first at the wickets, and notwithstanding the efforts of Messrs. Darby and Prior, both of whom bowled really well, Mr. Jollye succeeded in putting together 79 by a splendid display of cricket, while Captain Tayler's admir- able defences contributed, perhaps, more than anything else to the demoralization' of the Hongkong Cricket Club. Mr. de Crespigny and Lieutenant Hammett batted very well for their respective scores, and Mr. Ponsonby showed a very free and cricketing style of play."
"For the Club, Mr. Pollard went in for his usual steady style, sure to give confidence to any Eleven for whom he may play, while Mr. Mercer's slashing innings was pre- maturely (such are the chances of cricket) cut short at 16.”
"In the second innings of the 'Services,' Lieutenant Parr, (75th Regt.) stole 15 by a number of judicious twos, while Messrs. Parkyn, Ponsonby and de Crespigny backed him up with double figures. In this innings, Mr. Mercer was very destructive, taking five wickets out of the ten."
"In the Club's second innings, nobody succeeded in reaching double figures but Messrs. Darby (who played
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like a book,) and Mercer (who began with a six,) and the total only amounted to 55, the 'United Services' remain- ing victors by 89 runs. In both innings, the bowling of Messrs. de Crespigny and Parkyn was the subject of frequent applause."
"Tiffin was served under the tents, which His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh honoured by his presence. The match occupied two days; and during the afternoons, the Band of the 75th Regiment played a choice selection of music. The ground was visited by several ladies, amongst whom was Lady MacDonnell, accompanied by His Excellency the Governor." The day closed with a Banquet at Government House, and a Reception afterwards by Lady MacDonnell. The grounds were illuminated, and the interest of the occasion was heightened by the Band of the Galatea playing during the course of the evening several pieces composed, and others arranged, by His Royal Highness himself.
Friday, November 12.-The Duke of Edinburgh is Master of the Trinity House; and, availing themselves of this fact, several Masters of vessels in Hongkong signed an Address to His Royal Highness, which is given in the Appendix, (H.)
The following account of this circumstance was com- municated to the China Mail :----" On Friday morning last,
a number of the Ship Masters in Hongkong went off, by appointment, to Her Majesty's Ship Galatea to pay honour and respect as Seamen to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, her Captain, in his official capacity as Master of the Trinity House. On their arrival on board, they were met by the Lieutenant of the Deck who, with the Duke's compliments,' stated that he was detained on Court Martial duty, and hoped they would kindly await him in
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