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This tooth annual athletic mosting promoted by thus employees of the Taikoo Sugar Holinery took place at Quarry Bay on New Year's Day, and was well putronised by visi tors both from Hongkong and. Kowloon, the Thy being particularly favourable for occasion. The programme differed somewhat from that, of last year. Ulowing the hammer, the high jump, and the six-asside football matal were omitted and a wheelbarrow race and potato raco sabstitnted. The Champion's Cup decid ed our points), presented by Mr. J. A. Scott, wis easily won by J. Hance, who carried off thres first prizes, two secords, and one third. The time in the four milo hiegels race was 11m. 11ape. against mese, fast year. The winner (A. E: Alves) had 5 yards start, the winner last your (T. Shard) having a start of 550 yards, Sund guards start on Tuesday and came in fond. He was third in the mile bicycle race.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD. 1901
HALF-MILE FLAT RACE(HANDICAP). (Open to China Sugar Refinery, Docks and Victoria Recreation Only-First prize presented by Chian Sugar Refinery staff; second by Yuen Hop & Co.
H. W. Seyer, 00 yurda start
Miller, 35 yards .......
J
W. Armstrong, scratch
A Humphreys,
J. Hanee, lo yards
F. K. Tata, 15 yards
C. A. Hance, 30 yards.....
N. H Alves, 30 yards
A. Mohirdy, 40 yards
D.
Carrie, 4 yards.
F. D. Bai, 45 yards
6. A. Bowley, 50 yards.
C. M. Alres, 50 yards
W. C. Macpherson, 60 yards
F. W. White, 60 yards... Time, min. 14 sec.
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Two MILE BICYCLE RACE, HANDICAP,
prize presented by Mossrs. An Tai & Co,
KOWLOON DOCK DANCE.
proficient in his profession. (Applause.) Continning, Mr. Gillies said he was proud of Inis association with that staff, upon whom is placed every reliance, and who, moreover, had never yet failed him when he called for their services. (Applausa) They had made
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondente.] MOSQUITOES AND MALARIA.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS.” Hongkong, 2nd January, 1901. S18,-"Visitor" has my sympathies. He received a well-deserved castigation for his ciclence of language, his want of logic, and his
{ "HOIHOW ATHLETIC SPORTS.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
The annual supper and ball of the Hongkong
Christmas Day, 1900. and Whampoa Dock Company's staf was given at the Kowloon Docks on Monday evening last
With u riow to despelling the monotony of this almost ignored corner of the world a few of (New Year's Bvo). The carpenter'a “shop. where the dancing took place, had been lavishly numerable critices in the interests of the
company when those interests exiled for it
the most energetic and popular menibers of our and beautifully decorated for the occasion. sacrifices of time, of leisure, and of enjoyment,
community exerted themselves and got up some From the roof woro suspended festoons of groen-
sports, whiqh came of with great saccous on deeply appreciative of this great single-hearted. ory, to which ways attached mumy-coton-e else and the company, he could assure them, was ness. In Mr. Cooke and Mr. Wilson they had tric lamps, the bright rays from these contrasting
Christmas Day-n day generally dull, every year prettily with the verdant hue of the hanging two men whose equal it would be hard to find Flags and hunting draped the walls, and at in the east, and he hoped the company would
for absolute want of distractions. The last sports were held in the sighties, since when no the upper end was a raised platform for the bend-that of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Ing romain in enjoyment of their services.
deal in what he tried to spy. His irritation at repeat them until now. It is mainly due to Dr. the upper room, immliataly adjoining, oven (Applause), Mr. Willies concluded by again grunter care had been exponded in transforin-thanking Mr. Jack and the company for thiruce of his subject, but there was a good infficient force of will was brought forward to
expressions of good-will, ing the room from a ovory-day workshop into a
. A general adjourment was then made to the the pretension of the ordinary medient practi-J. H. Lowry that this manly pastime was ra.
· upper place charming to look upon. At the end of the room, in a bright array of lights, dance-room, where, in the maze of this dreamy tiener to pose as a scientific man was natural.newed. The day was glorious, but a little too hot vers sock the figures 1000, as artangol that on waltz or the whirl of the reel, the hours speedily. I know not on what part of their education for tho time of the year, the sun shining bright
and very pleasantly slipped away. The pro-
doctors base their claim, bat I have yet to learn the stroke of twelve-tic mechanics! intina
but also ป new century Sme." By kind permission of Colonel Tevereham, (Open to len frain 30 to 40 years of age). First tion that other year had flown, and that not gramme caded with the singing of." Auld Lang that they observe fore accurately or reason from early dawn. The avonts were holl "on
enly, now year had dawno-the last gure disappeared and Br. J. Wilkie discharged the onerous duties The 2 new figure, the figure 1, took its place of hon. secretary, and was untiring in his offerts
illuminated to onsure the enjoyment of everyone, яп Ou the left there was representation of the Dock Company's dag, decoration committee whose work in itself the beautiful harmony and blending of the was a reward-consisted of Meera R. Ewing, different coloured lights showing to small W. Stewart, G. Paton, and W. L. Jack, while artistic taste and skill on the part of those the excellent bull-room arrangements worn look POTATO BACK. (Open to China Sugar Re-responsible for its creation. As in the duce od after by Messrs. R. V. Rutter, J. W. Graham, -First prizes presented by Mitsu Busen Kaishu, suspended laminating lap, bedecked the by Messrs. J. Kyles and J. D. Logan; how
walls and ceiling. The effect throughout was well, those who sat down at tabir can testify. a splendid combination of light and colour second by Ah Poi
that pleased de gye and satisfie the taste of The company even the most hypercritical." present numbered between three and four hundred Dancing commenced about niac o'clock. The programme consisted of twenty two items, and included, besides the usual tances, a umbor of Scotch reels und schot. tisches and an unique creation called the "Now Lentury Polka."
DS.C. U band of the Bet Madrak Light Infantry played during the afternoon. The following is a list of the officials, ete:---
President: Mr. Waltor Ponte:
Vice President:-Me. A. R. Grieve. Committee Messes. J. Blake, G. A. Buck- Jan, E. G. Burke, U. A. Bowley. R. Berwick, Jr. J. Dickie. R. Dickson, J. Harric. W. Hardwick, T. Mckay and F. W. White.
R. A. Ferguson, 300 yards start...
F. Grinshaw, GOU yafits.........
T. Shand, scratch...
F. J. Pries, 200 yards...
H. Summers, 400 yards...
W. Ireland, 600 yarıs Time, min. 45 sec.
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plot of ground the property of the Impérial Maritime Customs, known as Cocoast Island. more correctly than other professiouni'mon,
Now, sip to come to the argumentum ad homi- which, by the courtesy of the Commissioner of sem introduced by "Bident." Why are we to feel crushed, as I presume Resident" intends to fool, by having Drs. Young and Thomson quoted as anthorities? How have these two Dr. Young is gentlemen won their spars?
resident, and I do not know that he has distin- guished himself in any way except as a curer of diseases.
Judges:-Messrs. J. Rodger and H. Sun- finery, Docks and Victoria Recreation Clnb.) ruci, flage and bunting, witle greenery and and W. . Jack. The cuisine was attended to a stranger to us, but. Dr. Thomson is an old the exception of three malo nombora, the whole
mer*.
- Timekeepers -Misc. C. Lesberiel and H. Mackenzie.
Clerks of the Course: Messrs W. Aun- strong. R. Dickie, Chen. A: Gadwall, R. Dickson, nud : Yulo,
Stewarts:-Messrs, J. Loshead. R. Ferguson.
and F. W. White.
Lup Scorer Mr. W. Farmer.. Start-Mr. K. Burwick, Jr.
Hon. Secretary Mr. E G. Burke.
·Mrs Poate presented the prizes.
JOYABUS FLATRACE. HANDICAP(confnied), First prize presented by Mr. A. It. Griera.
Heat 1
1. Currie, 10 yards sturt
-H. 3. Bain. 10 yards
Time, 11 15 sec.
Kent 2
J. H. Hance, yards start C. A. Bowley, 1 yards...
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Tunes, 11 see.
Cufrie
Buin
Time, 10 sec.
Final Heat.
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Two-Mi BicYCLE RACK (open to non. first-prixe wins)-First prizo presented by Mekiriy ail Co.
J. M. Peres, 25 yards „
T. Grimshaw, JCD yards start
W. Hardwick, 200 yards
F. G. Primo, seratch......
Time, 6 min. 3 sec.
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PARTER-MILE FLAT RACE, HANDICAP. (Open to China Sugar Refinery, Docks, and V.R.C.)-First prize presented by Tai Woo Long and Co.; second by Mr. J. Bluke..
II. W. Sayer. 40 yards start........
C.M. S. Alves,yarls
F. D. Bain, 30 yards
F. W. White, 35 yuris
W. S. Macpherson 35 yards.
D; Currie 30 yards....
C. A: Bowley, 20
A. Mickitdy. 23rd
J. Miller, 23
yavis...
C. A. Hunce, 2) yurds
N.H. Alves, 20 yards
R. Tapsley, 10 yards
J. Haner, 10 yards...
A. Humphreys.
scratcht
W. Armstrong, scratch... Time, 50 secs.
C. A. Bowley
J. W. Crouch
The following also entered A Mekirdy, W. C. Macpherson, F. W. White, D. Carrie, F. E. Shuster, W. Aamstrong, G. Grimble, J. Huaw, and R. Lapsley,
SACK RACE (confinod-First prize pro souted by Mr. W. Ramsay.
F. W. Whito
D. Curric
J. Hence ..
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The following also enteredA. MeKirdy,
Fúsurance.
A. Mebrin
It. Aitken... J. Dietie
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FOOTBALL
Hongkong Football Club met the Siege Train at Happy Valley on New Year's Day, when the following were the sides:-
Hongkong:-Goal-Pinckney; backs-Kow and Russell; half backs-Jenkitis, Bonuar, a Howard; forwards-Lowo, Leo, Tullock, Noble, and Claphata
placed at the disposal of Han Committee. A Customs, Jr. W. Me. C. Osborne, was kindly matshed was erected at one end of the ground. to sprre as a stand for ladies and children, whe enlivened the meeting with their prisones. With foreign community was prosent, and over two Lispusand Chinese witnessed thes veral contests, The first ent was fixed for twelve o'clock sharp; from eleven o'clock small pants were seen to glile on the foot-and-a-half deep river carry ing passengers to the scene of the sports, and by twelve o'clock the ground was full of spectators.
And what is this splendidly thurong work these two gentlemen are doing Dr. Young, I buliere, is employed if cutting down brushwood, (work that it does not require a "scientide" man to lo). Ho thinké a clearance of a few hundred
The following composed the Committee:- fost wil free a house from malaria. Considering Judges, Mosars. Hubort L. Higgs and W, dat the higlaust authorities say a mosquito will Mc. C. Osborne, Starter. Dr. H. M. McCau Sieg-Train-Goal-Field; backs-Moorly two or three miles to feet, there is not winchaliss; Exeative Committee, Dr. B. L. Lel. use in that. No, sir, let Dr. Young "exhibit" Dr. J. II. Lowry, and Mr. T. Shirdan; erk
of the Course, Mz. B. Ryan. drainage and mosquito-curtains. -
The following were the events 1.- MENAGERIES RACE (100 YARDS) Prizes.
EntriesDr. J. H. Lowry's William the Third (front), Mr. B. Ryan's N. S.-(Goose), Prachtnow's Don Juan (Cook), Mr. W. inv Mr. T. Shirdan's Waug (Duck), Mr. W. rays Flare-up (Goat), Mr. H. A. Atkins.
McKay, G. A. Buckland, F. Bukhof, and F. the dawn of a new century and the heralde by Kow, who headed out. Clapham carried Anne is dead, sir. Dr. Thomson would be do Jorry (Goo). Mr.K Mackenzie's Lis
Time, 3 min. J. Blake, A. N. R. Perera, T. Foyan also outereti.
ÜBSTACLE RACE (confinal).-Frst prize Routed by United Club.
C. A. Bowley
Just before twelve o'clock this over-popular form of amusement and relaxation was sus C. A. Bowley, W. C. Macpherson, F. E. Shuspended, and the company, in couples and headed house and O'Brien; half-bucks-Harinan, Nicol, tex. J. Dickie. J. McLaughlin, W. Armstrong, by Pipor Adam Hogg, dressed in Stuart tartan and Suttie; forwards-Gettings, Bozd, Phim,
filed into the supper room, where three long and Woods.
And now for Dr. Thomson. Is the "splen G. Grimble, II. M. Bain, and J. W. Crouch.
The Siege Train kicked off with a slight VETERANS RACE ONE-MILE BICICLE tables, prettily arranged with flowers and whet RACE (open to all-comers over 40; ten yards was more to the taste of those whose appetites had breeze in their favour. The ball was sont over didly thorough, work" he is doing showing that start for, every year over 40--First prize pre-been whetted by the exercise in the ball-room-to the right wing, and captared by Nobis, who anopheles exist in the colony? Defend us from our friends! That was proved before either ho sented by the Lancashire and Cheshire Fire eatables, mot the view. Strange to say, the tries a long shot that was easily returned by new year stole in almost, if not entirely, un-Field. A few seconds later ho served in like noticed, the changing of the figure tol lining manner a ball from Lee, Bond got on the or Dr. Young studied the question in Hong. been unperceived. When at last the company be leather, and the siegt Train forwards tried to kong. Discovering parasites in the bloed of rush the club's defences, but were cleverly stop children living in u malarial district Queen came aware of the fact that 1900, with its mono. rles, bitter and sweet, had Hown, and that 1901,
the weld back into Siege Tram ground, agent of a future bright with glorious possila but muito nothing of it, losing the tiling just as useful and original work if he ear to Harman. Jenkins gave an exhibition ried out expriments to prove the circulation of pre-ities, had come, what handshaking there was,
aul what hearty wishes for each other's hup of pretty play, tackling Suttie and stop the blood. It is not his fault that he has to
the piness, and prosperity! Rising en mase,
ping the ball just on the boundary line. He
as ho is told. But ne autor ultra crepitium is a A Mekiri, W. C. Macpherson, D. Currie, any suzy "He's a jolly good fellow ad eantred, and Howard took up the play. Noblewusto his time over this rabbish. He las to do gave three rousing sheers for Mr. D. Gillies, got a pase, but could not taggotiate the ball past
the Sigge Train fences, and it was again re good old proverb and our local medicos / F. E. Shuster, J. McLaughlin, and H. M. Bain the head manager for the company, who, se-
companied by the heads of departments. preturned to mid-field, whore Phim took possession much better stick to the work they have been also optied.
He tried for goal, but shint wide. The Siege VISITORS RACE (ones round the truck).-sided at the centre tables.
Supper over, Mr. GILLIES addrowed the com- Train forwards captured from the free kick and traized to do. Let them try and treat dualaria a shot from the right wing was blocked by Kow, on the lines laid down by their scientific" pany. He sail the orgasion which had brought- Prize presonted by Tai-Koo Club,
A. A. Atres CONSOLATION RACE (Confined).-First prize them together that evening was an unspicious who, to employ n" ball," is handy with his head. German and Italian brethren. They will do one, and he was sure they would all admit that A corner was conceded, but Woods, who kicked much more good than by grassenting and presented-by Ah Wing.
it, sont the all behind the net. A foul was W. C. Macpherson ...
never before had the stall of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company provided so sump given against Clapham, when the bull had been mosquito hunting--I enclose my card and beg ANTI-LOGROLLEE., tous un entertainment for their friends in puss sent out, for his boing off-side, but the free to remain, yours, olc., ing the old your away and bringing in the new. fick saw it taken in charge by Neblo, ho sho The different committees had taken a great The attempt, however, ended abortively, the deal of pains to make the entertainment
leather going to the outside of the posts
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS. Woods tried to get down-fold, but was stopped perfect as possible, and he thought all would
by Bonnar, who manoeuvred the leather out.
2nd January, 1901. The amual meeting in connection with the admit that their efforts wore a great success,
latter, however, was outrun by the ball, which work carried on by the Missions to Seamen' in Hear, hear). Not only were the danco and
STR-As honseholder and family man, this 'port, was held on New Year's Eve in the upper cellent, but they had been favoured Lowe took possession, and passed to Noble. The was sent over to the loft wing of the Biogo Train with such a galaxy of youth and beauty as Sailor's Institute, Kowfven. There was would be dificult to meet with elsewhere, and footed in Pinckney's direction nkins, who tukos in your valuable paper whenever it is cropted attendance, which included many clari (Laughter.) The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock in tackling, gave corner may not brought to him, I wish to point out something Company was famous for its dock and for converted. Another break by the club ter cal and by friends of the society, as well as a
In the old lays of the company, when they goodly number of the men of the movcitant the excellence of the work it turned out. Assur-ertice and Royal Navy. After the company started at Whampoa, they were able to carry had done full justice to a substantial tes, au. through all the work with a staff of from 50 to adjournment was made to the supper room, the 60 men, and a monthly wages bill of frott $1,000 capacity of which was taxed to the utmost. The to $8,000. At the present time there were employed, at the various stablishments of the. Right Rev. the Eishop of Victoria occupied company, very little short of 100 foen, derly, ho chair. A suitable selection of carols, &o.and the hill for wages, now, same to the large was tastefully, sendered fy the church choir fruro of $120,000 a month. This was within g assisted by some friends, under the able dire period of 3 to 35 years. They had striven to make the establishment one of the largest ont ion of Mr. H. Sykes (hen, organist of St of England. In a short time they would have, in Peter's) and Mr. Sheffield. Mrs. Lowson and all their workshops, the most modern tools wi
the best appliances that could be found any place ont of the hors-land (Applenas), This success and this prosperity were attainaia by the hard work and
TWO MILE BICYCLE RACE (Open)-First prize presented by the Royal Exchange ance Corporation; second by Ah Kan.
R. A. Ferguson, 400 yards start
A. E. Alves, 125 yards
A. A. Alves, 50 yards
J. M. R. Kereira, 400 yards
F. M. R. Pereira, 300 yards
F. G. Price, 300 yards
P. Henderson, 125 yards
T. Shand, 100 yards
A. Mekirdy, Soratch
Time, 3 min. 10 sec.
ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S CHURCH AND MISSION,
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220 YARDS, FLAT RACE HANDICAP (Mrs. Stringer contributed solos which were very fined). First prize presented by the Cosmopoli- tan Dock Staff; segvild Yuen Hop & Co.
H. M Bain, 5 yards start
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J. Hance, & yards
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D. Currie, 20 yards
T. Grimshaw, 30 yards...
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G. Grimble, 25 yards
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F. W. White, 25 yards
W. C. Macpherson, 25 yards..
J. W. Crouch, 2 yards.
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C. A. Bowley, 20 yards..
A. McKiray, 20 yarils
J. Dickie, 2 yards
F. E. Shuster, 18 yards...
W. Armstrong, scratch...
Time, 24 sec.
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wards ended in Noble shooting te ha connection with it which anuova me very Tullock, who got a pass from Jakin Evesquitoes. I quite agree with the remarks of example followel almost immediat as much. I refer to the correspondence about und it looked as though half-time would dan
one of your evening contemporaries. play for some time was the order of the An Indiguunt Mosquito" in a letter sent to without either goal going down. A few stond before the whistle sounded, however, this im pression was alsified by Woods, who got a pas from the r wing and smartly netted the
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Murphy the First (Sneking Pig). Mr. Sepeira's Doctor Quack (Duck), Mr Frederick's Fritzo (Cock), Dr. S. L. Lasell's Thanksgiving (Turkey), ar. A. Otto's Sanerk on Veat.(Turkey),
rank (Sucking Pig), air, L: Theveneau's Voi
Seqavira's Doctor Quack (Dick) - Thevereau's Vol au Vent (Turkey),., ... This was the most amusing event of the day. to get loose, ono after the other, end it was Shortly before the start the two pigs managed.
all over the ground taro-captare then At decidently fun to see their ownore chasing then- the start the majority of the animals refused. did not lead to the tape. Thevenean's Vol to go forward, others took directions which an Yent and Sequeira Doctor Quack started fairly and went straight to the tape, ̈·
Time. 27 secs.
prizes:
Entries:Messrs. B. Byou, W. Fruchtnow J. Mottram, W. Froderick, (Dr.) S. L. Lasell A. Otto,
Lasell, 11ft. 54in.
Bran....
3-100 YARDS FLAT RACE (Handicap)
Neumann! senteil by Messrs.. Habort Higgs, and J. prizes. 1st prize, The Farewell Dup," prezzf
Entries:-Messre, B. Ryan, T. Shi, Y Prachtuow, J. Mottram. W. Murray, H. A. Atkinson, K. Mackenzie, W. Frederick, (Dr.) 8. L. Lasell, A. Otto.
Mottram Otto
Allow, me, sir, to point out a few of the inconveniences I have been subjected to as a Peak resident through the recent operations at Magazine Gap. For the last ten years my Siege Train, 1; Hongkong, 0.
wife and I have not seen mosquito in our start, the Sioge Train, with the favour, exhibited a marked differ-bedroom. We now have to hire a man to play. tics, indulging extensively in that the pine before we can get to sleep, UK. play so much in idence in their first | oldest boy formerly had six mosquito biter ng with the club, then lest them
Lasell' ... Time, 12 secs.
-FUTTING THE SHOT, 16 LB8.-2 prizes Entries-Messrs. J. Mottrami, W. Murray
Mackensie, W. Frederick, A. Orto. Mackenzie (owes 2 L) 28ft. 4i Mottram
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5.--THREE-LEGGED RACE (100 YARUS-1
Prize.
Entries:-Messrs. J. Mottram and T. Shir
Otto and Lasell Time, 1 sacs.
6-EGG AND SPOON RACE (50 YARDS)-2. Entries Mesere, B. Eyan, T. Shirden, prizes 1st prize presented by Mrs. Pilis." A. Atkinson, K. Mackenzie, W. Frederick, W. Prachtnow, J. Mottram, W. Murray, H.
WHEELBARROW BACK (condinel)-Firstted. A feature of the proceedings was the year. There d-be oths, and the the referee, so Filing-alteit thoroughly there is always a cloud of mosquitoes flying P(Dr.) S. L. Lasolí, A. Otto.
prize presented by Mrs. W. Ponte.
J. Hance D. Currie ... H. M. Bain
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This race was twice run; by the first contest.
Atkinson all the competitors dropped their eggs, Ab the second trial some of thom desisted, and th prizes were eventually wou by,
Mostram
utch, Phinn, by u back kick, je regularly every year on each leg. He now has The report for the past
the expense of the pawsed the xil, and time occupied in68 on one leg and the other is growing wings, year was read by the senior clinplain Rev. J H. France, MA.), from which it appeared that valuable services of the very excellent staining possession of itate the opposing Our youngest chill is anemic and the doctor there had been aivance all along the line during The company could never get its work canled led me to rally.. Thall was kicked 1900. . The arrival of a junior chaplain from through, it could never supply the wants of its by allock, but iight have begu gave us sine medicine to make bivod. The lan, W. Murray and H. A. Atkinson, B. Ryan
constitueuts, it could never dock the tumber
danger of ceskarily foling with the ball. and are now attacking the battle. Our dog Lasell. heme they. T. Wright. B.A.) had placed of vessels it did in the course of a year, otherwise, and showed the Siege Train the mosquitoes have reduced the child to a shadow and K. Mackenzie, A. Otto and (Dr.) 3, li. the work in a mere satisfactory festing, it not for the intelligence, zeal; and onergy of A Tow, later, from a pass from Snatchit was always free trun-bites sacceeded in oqualising for He now lies all day on his back, so that be the results of which were consolidation its worthy staff, and he did not think any con-
goal was groated hy loud
cun scratch himself with all four legs at once from The military portion and expansion. The Bishop, having congratu. Pany had more reason to be proud of its stuff Howard, than ti Jongkong and Wharipia Dook 'em the cle
who in the second half in- We never see the sun now at our house till Iated the Mission, on its successful operationspany planse). Amongst the poople re- cries of I expressed the hope that it would receive the riding the dock they had less sickness of the spectat support, francial and otherwise, which it mort during the last year an inspectious dulged it then her practics of hooting 12 o'clock, us from daylight till that hour fair-did no uppear to coincide with their tour house from Magazine (ap. I.hope, sir, only time the doras required, ap- address of Dr. Korfe, Bishop of Corca, formerly arently, was when was an ditionis. Fouls from various case, was a chaplain the Royal Navy for 2 years, of to the population. (achter). On behalf of pretty frequent in this half, one side having as that the relation of these few little instances of the staff of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dork any against them, as the other. The game, the result of these scieutitle operations will Loo, was twice stopped on account of hurts to convince the authorities that they have so which four had been spent in Hongkong. His
Company, he had much pleasure in extending a was also the addross giren by Rev. W. Jourty welesine to the visitors, and to them and j' players, Clapham in the first instance and one stirred up "the malarial mosquito" that no one Time, 13 secs. CA Bowley, W. C. Mac. remarks were listened to with much interest, as
to the staff and their good wives he wished every of the Siege Train in this second. The winning pherson, F. E. Shuster, F. W. White, J. Dickie, J. McLaughlin. T. Shand, R. A Ferguson, Southam on true moral and spiritual curage good wish it was possible for man to wish Demeal was made by Noble, who probably never W. Armstrong, G. Grimble, and J. W. Crouch The Rav. T. Wright proposed a vote of thanks He hoped the coming year would bring many before scored sah a soft thing, none of his even a more happy and prosperous year than to make a draw of it, and the play of the had also entered.
their chances away by their faney work, Phinn ONE MILE BICYCLE RACE HANDICAP (CO-to the Bishop for presiding and for the late rustlessings to them, and that they would find it onents attempting to stop him. There was fined).First prize presented by Mitsui Bussan ke hes always manifested in the affairs of the Mission to Seainen. Thanks were also valusi.
applause).
a clever player and tricky with the bull, but Kaisha
being the principal offender, He is undoubtedly natically given to all those who had assisted so materially to maintain the work, and who had helped to tighten and henefit the lives of Mr. Gillies of a large portrait of himself. I tower tricksand moro goals would be more touch better childrou next door, Tho doctors
the point. sosen by the various kindly offices they had -performed at concerts, teas, meetings, &c. The Bishop having expressed his good wishes for the New Year, pu interesting weeling torminate with the blessing prononteed by the Bishop of Corea.
T. Grimshaw, 400 yards start
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R. A. Ferguson, 25 yards ...
T. Shand. 50 yards
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A. MeKiedy, scratch
3. B. Shuster, 25 yards
J. Dickie, 250 yards-
J. Blake, yards.
W. Hardwick, 350 yards
W, Ireland. 100 yards
Timo, 2 min. 32 pač.
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HURDLE RACE, HANDICAP. (Own to China Sugar Refinery, Ducks, and Victorin Riserva- tion Club)-First prize presenta by Victoria Recreation Club.
H. W. Sayer, 15 yards start.
J. Bano, 6 runds
J. McLaughlin 16 yards
W. Armstrong Scratch.
R. Lapsley, 5 yards...
F. K. Tuta, 8 yards....... W. J. Andrews, 3 yards...
A. McKirdy, 10 yards
J. W. Crouch. 12 yards.
C. A. Bowley, 10 Seats
F. W. White, 15 yards
G. Grimbla, 16 yarıl
J. Diekin, 16 yards
Tinte, 141 sec..
A. E. Alves, 250 yards start
T. Shurd, 200 yards
The naval officer hiss many curious experiences coumouling a 'enabost landed once in full war
The colony, ziz, had got used to mosquitoes; we likod them! They wore a luxury! Now they knows how long his blood will be his own.
are a pest, I used to point out & mosquito in
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Time, 121 seca.
7.-STONE-AND BUCKET RACE-2 Prize 1st Prize presented by Mr. W. Mo. C. Osborn, 2
Eatries-Messrs. B. Ryan, T. Shirdi Mottram, W. Murray, K. Mackenzie, W. Fey
Lasoll
the one which had just passed away, (Great Siege Train way worthy of it, but they threw hildren as rare and curious insect, now I point deriok, (Du) S. L. Lasell, A. Oftn.
A very pleasing ceremony was then gone through the presentatien by the dock stuff to W. C. JACK made the prosentation, and said Ladies and gentlemen, the toast which I have the honour to propose is sure to be highly hon-
red. It is that of our respected chiot manager. Mr. Gillies (licers.) The interest Mr. Gillies takes in the Rearling and Recreation Club is very highly apprecials by the staff, and I rust that, larg though this assembly is in com- parin with those of past years the ext New Year's reunion in one new reading room will be larger and more brilliant still. Thanks menes library with Sir John Labbort's 100
Result-Hongkong, 3; Siege Train, 1.
Mr. J. A. Ross was the referee.
then not to take a full meal, becanso there are out my children to the mosquitoes and implora
may have stopped them breeding in the Sand- torium zuiliis; but they have started then. breading in my wash hand basin. I ask you,
A Rugby match was played at Happy Valleysir, if it is not botter that the mosquito should yesterday afternoon, on the ground of the Hong breed undisturbed in his native merasses than kong Football Club, between Officers of the establish stud-farms in our bedrooms, in our Army and Officers of the Navy. The tas diving rooms and, perhaps, in our very in
WEDEN-
IRRITATED. Army-Back A three-quarter teriors themselves? Lani, sir, yours afflictedly,
in the course of his career afloat. A lieut-aunt to his generosity, we have been abla-4o.com | buck-HaraRA... Grinin, RA, Tro-|
paint, pennant flying in the bow, crew dred Best Books," and this will soon be added to by
in their best, and all the rest of it, to pay his
to West African
King in gradom queived an ultats. 12 cordiality and showed quite nerealitable ko logo of the English laguage, and after the preliminary salutations he proceeded to intro duce the officer to a dusky maiden present with the following recommendation: My daughter. Sare, the Princessho plenty clean. Ure much 609,
the committen. who are sloing to take the reading room being hit by cutside. I will not detain you longes, but ask you to drink Mr. Gillies' health, and, in the nume
goath Hand Stevans, &.F.; half-bucks
R.A., Leris, R.A. Tak Ding, unl, Forsyth, R.; for
a R R Watson, Navy Back Fothergill, three-quarter 3rd 3.L.I. Yutte B.E., and A. N. Other
half-backs-Noble and Gible; for Brown; wards-Mackenzie Grieve, Manley, R.M.L.1 backs-Bothby Chetwool. Maclachlan, and England, Curtis, Bartlett, Dick, Stevens, and Bowe. whichi
life-like portrait as a New Your's card, wish- of the Kowloon Deck staf, F okter him this ing him a hearty, happy good New Year. (Applause)
Mr. Jack then anvelled the portrait,
The match was very well contested, the was greete with loud and prolonged applauss."
Mr. Gins, in returning thanks, said has Nary, if ything, being the better tes. deeply grateful for the hearty way in which the Boothby, for the Navy, tale the first try, toast of his health had been recsived. Mr. Jack which was converted, and at half the the bad referred to the new reading room to Army had not succeeded in qualising. In the presented to the stuff at Hughom. Ho (the second half the Navy recorded two more fries. speaker) could assure thom one and all that lecule and Maclachian making the running. would be his aim to have that reading-ropin pro Both sides showed skill and good staying powers, vided with everything possible in the tray of but Gibbs, in half, played an exceptionally Remit-Ona goal and 2 tries to love in literature-not only with light reading but with good game for the Navy. such works as would go towards making every 14 man on the staff of the Dook Company favour of the Navy.
FOUL MALE BICYCLE RACE (Open to all
FORWARD POLICY OF THE LIEBIG COMPANY. comers)-First prize prested by Kowloon-For many reus confusion lisation before Book Staff: second and third by Tsuen Keng.
the original Lielig Company's Extract and other Extracts called by Liebig name. The genuine Liebig Company's Extract as the blue sig agtare J. V. Liebig, butto nuke the distinction clearer and to remove all risk of buying imitations it will henceforth bear an additional trade mark composed of Liebig's Extreet of Meat Co's initials. DEMCO:
A. McKirdy, sarateh
A. A. Alros,
yards
B. Henderson, 900 yards
J. Price, 550 yards.
Time, 11 min. It seo.
HOCKEY.
The Hongkong Hockey Club will play a watch at 4 pm. to-day on the club ground at Kowloon Garrison. The following will be the Club team:-Major Gould, R.E. (goal), Capt. the Happy Valley against the Officers of the
bucks) H. W. Slade, F. B. Deacon (saptain)" Loring, R.A., and Captain Bowley, K.A.1. and H. Strong, B.M.L.I. (half-backs); Í. Hooper, A. C. G. Stevens, "R.E., G. Gibson, R.N. V. Hazel, RN, and Capt. Dykes, R. A. (forwards},
Mottram:
Time, 364 secs.
8-VETERAN RACE (100) YARDS-1 Prize. EntriesDr. J. H. Lowry, Messrs. W. Ten years and over resident in Chint: Murray, H. A. Atkinson, E. P. Sogueira..
Murray
Atkinson...
Time, 141 cs.
D-CONSOLATION RACE' (50 YARDS) Peita: presented by Members of Kinagehow
Outdoor Staff
Entries:-Messrs Sequeira, Low derick, Shirdan.
Winners of the Menagerie Race debarred from entering in this race joined. Wer by Frederick,
Timo, 74 secs. 10.-Tre or WAR.
Mackenzie
Mottram Murray
Thereneau
Ryuu
Atkinson
Pruchtnow
Frederiek Shirdan
Won by Mackenzie's team in one pult. 11-RACE FOR CHINESE IN FOREIGN EM PLOY. Prizes..
Boatman No. 7, I. 3. Chistoms Mackenzie's Boy
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At the conclusion the successful competitors.. Among the Census Officers for the Straits are Mr. J. R. Innes, Superintendent of Census, which Mrs. Lowry commuted to distribute Settlements who have been already appointed were called to the Stend to receive their prizes, and the acting Collector of Land Bevenue, words. Cheers to the ladies, the committee, S.S., Mr. L.A. M. Johnston, Mr. W. E. Hooper accommying each with a few well chosen
enjoyed festival. Singapore and the Sunior District Officer (P. donors of prizes and winners, closed the ranch Wellsdey).
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