HNGKONG JOTTINGS.
*CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. V. THE NAVY.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, JANUARY 4rm 1904
A match was played on the Cricket Ground
The Beistinas ad New Year holidays bave pasted in flanking in the usual fashion,
between the H.K.C.C. and a team drawn from nofurtig novelts in the way of entertain. Now Year's Day and the following day meufs ng intranced. Indeed such are not udes! The scuso is one of private tiles and the Navy. The Club temu included six of the dinners, persilledwith a few enjoyablo dances Interport team which had represented Hong- and somsporting events like the 11.K.C. kong v. Shanghai, and the nther five were all well. fixtures, Palo terrations), etc. One thing tried players. The Naval side was drawn from that said of this Christmas is that the eight ships, but was perhaps silly so strong us R. bancok, who captained the boom it that cold! be desired, both some of the Naval teams which we have seen wentine
It sets also to ho out here, bright charting.
Chub team, elected to bat first, and sent in Early in the Serembe Smith and Maitlanı). healthy agh, rom the little one hears of that honoured (ad once, we Brush. must sugge, fina)) joke about Christmas fare day the wicket was busy, and thus baton got agenza Thiseur 4 glance off our robust forms bit shout a lot by the bawlers After ons like water a dik's back. The only man I wicket had gone down for 7 réns the Clab did have hou voorlaix was not a Hongkongwell, and thunks chiefly to Turner (who hit 15 rosident, la valor from another place. He fours) and Arthur thu seore was 253 when the said that win was to so many daners in seventh wicket fell. Chichester carried his but one week at b, who did not dance, had to for 26, und the innings mounted to 296 in all, colisute.corpenal thirst, the refreshment The Navy started off in moderate style, losing room being oly refuge from the Fall-room, Of course leagkong we all dance,
their first two wickets for 27. Watson and Williams more than doubled the reare, and it was when the Leviathan's commander was
caught out. After this rot set in, and at the end of the first day's play the score way only 82 for seven wickets. On Saturday morning the wicket kicked a lot, and the batsmen repeatedly Lit.
WHTO
It is the foreign community that has boot isgynsking at this staron of cheer and goodwi Jure is one community from
Vivian and Harris nevertheless which all alton from their avocation comes as a very grspris-this more so when one
did well, but the first innings closed for 122, thinks of 1st opportunition! The com munity refet is the criminal class. The when the tifla interval was taken. On resum- absture of breaking, except in the waying the Navy followed on, but the performasen of petty ofte, has been remarkable. The Magistracy been almost deserted, and the magistrates selves have come very near earning a pair of white gloves. Long may such alition of affairs lant, but my experience Oriental makes me just pay simist ng fear it won't, though it won't bo for inck vice effort in that direction.
than that of the first,
B.A.N.C.. B.E.
Played on the Happy Valley on Saturday, this League game ended in n win for the E. E.
here:--
Latter, Bowyer ..........
Font entered for this event -E. Humphreys 18 yds.), 1. H. Stephenson (12 yds.), W.
bel :
(15 yds), and T. Mallan (15 yds.). R. B. Stephenson, .. T. Mullan
Time, 27 2/5 seer.
1
Hiau Jus. Open to China Sugar Relinery. Docks and V.C. Prizs préscuted by Mr. D Templeton.
J. Witchvil and T. C. Gray were the only competitors. J. Witchell was the winner by Bome inches:-*
J. Witchell Juopf. 71.
U of C
8. 8. Wilson, e Tati, b Meldrum..........
t. M. Allwork, e Parafatur, à seluru 31 Cook Meidra.......
12
Woolley, b Bowyer ....
4
haffer, Bowyers William,ilia n. b Bowyer .......
Ashmore, B.,wyer, Meldrum
Coig, b Bower Sorgt, Dearsley, ire,
Titman, blowyor
EXCES
Total
While, b Wil Tilman, a, b Williams. Smith, Win
R..
Glansbrook, e chaffer, b Williams Dixon, William
Molorian, Filson, b Cook
13
Đ
Iti
8
(175 yds,). Finish:-
A
A. McKirdy,
Durnfather, b Willzan Bowyer, b Cook.................. Jackson, e Wilson, b Cook Tuomey, b Cook....... Dewalaury, not cut
Extras
Toul
54
1
MILE BICLE RICE (outine). 1st priz
presented by the Royal Exchange Asrarnos Corparsim 2nd priz presented by the Lesin potitan Dock Staff,
Very good race, but McKirdy was reckoned the winder before pistol-fier; his handicap was 4. Mo- too small. Altogether six started:
Kirdy (scratch), H. Palmer (75 ydu.). R. A‚ ̈ Ferguson (100 yds.), T. Hoskins (125 yds.), T. Grimshaw (159) yds.), and W. C. Macpherson
H. Palmour,
Hoskins,
Time, win. UZ ROCY.
Loša JUMP (confined), Prize presented by A.O.C, V. K.M.9,VEN-RANCE."
Mr. H. T. Butterworth. This friendly game on Friday afternoon Thers were only two competitors: R. H. Humphreys was by far the bust jumper :- ended in another of the A.0.0.8 crushing | Stephenson and E. Humphreys triumphs Scores:---
ARMY QUENANCE CORPS. C. Rutter, not ont
J. C. Lilly white, b Parker...
1. R. Skinner, not unt.
Total (innings declared)
II MR. VENGEANCE."
First inning. Halligan, Skinner, b
Tenor...... Hatton, retired
Cornabo and was no better time before. zuke Rittle of W. Dixen's Bowling, and the car, & Lillywhite, h Williams did weli, but the rest of the silo could
Turner Walker, b Hrudford The Club accordingly Patton, st -Slianer, 1 total of the second venture was only gua more
turner R. Hascock
Clift, Bradford
Parker, Bradford with excellent Fruce. t Bradford. H. Hancock Mouly, Bradfr Scores and Coleman, Bradford
weby an innings and 50 runs, and W. Dison both cam of Jowling ligures for the winners. did wall behind the stamps
7. Serembe auith, can out
F. Maital, e Irwin, barrOR W: c. 1. Turner, in utul 5 Gibs u.
$4
R. Ha-cock (empt 1, e stb., & Proudbeut #
H. Hancock, a Barron,
A. G. Ward, Cibeu.....
J. T. Dixon, b Barron
Broadinst...
H. Arthur, & Gibson, Meaden
At the rercessful Ball given by the Con-analysis:- tipedes on Ty last at the City Hall, the rasages of thetary epur were very apparent, The ladies's suffered greatly on this cccasion, and tonsiderable extent at the pre- It is very mortify- vicus Bacheloral also. ing to the fair to see their new dresses, if only of a diaphas matoria', torn to ribbons by the anemising spur Surely field ocera entitled fear this mark of distinction conld on such ous take out the rowels and insert round dist their place. This would be a concussion adios would greatly appre ciate.
I glad to the High Level Tramway Company base id my suggestion and put up notices in the minus at S. John's Place to the chaickets may be had on the Car." This ination will, I hope, proce sufficient to re the anxiety of atrangers intending to anal trip to the Peak.
I wish the Goment would act as prompt- ly in referate to suggestion re that most unsightly rubbleap bow S. Patrick's Hall. That we be growing rather than diminishing. W not the material be useful for reclamation poses?
Major Chichester, not ont Wis. Dixon, e
roadient, ta hurre
Lint, Pinington, e Irwin, b Ikerran
Extras
Total
THE NAVY.
First Fanings. A. Irwin, K. Fancock, Smiti prema Horsey, Wm. Dixca...1!
R. Hak
Com. Watson, H.. b Willin, in th Staff-Surg.
Meaden. 1.b.w., 3. T. Dixon... Broadbent fyst),
205
Second Lanings.
eab,, b J. Dixon.. e B. Hancock, bW.
Dixon
e W. Dixon, b R.
Hanrock Gb smith
5
។
Rovell, Bradford............. Extr
Total..
07
75
101
Second Innings.
22
1 Bralford
0
abнont
1
st Skinner, b Turner
5
14
b Bradford
11
0h Turner ag an a
bmford.............
1
0 e Barges, blangley 14
10
not out
1 b Langley
run out
b Langley
A Extras..
Total.
TAIKOO SPORTS,
E. Hamphreys.. Jump-16 ft.
1
5 MILES BICYCLE RACE (handicap). Open to all comers. Ist prize presented by Kowloon Duck Stef. 2nd prize presented by the Leudon and Lancashire Fire Assurance Co. 3rd prize prosented by the Mitesi Bussan Kaisha.
Best race of the day, Six started: A Me- Kirdy (urateb), H. C. Austen (scratch), J. L. Twomey (scratch), H. Palmer (175 yds.), W. Wotherspoon (173 yda), and J. Forbes (200 yds.). Austen led for many laps before being overtaken by McKirdy and Twomey. After tba!. by a strong effort and a high course, he again overhauled the other two and took the His glory was but short-lived, how over, and he again fell to third place. Stil 8 determined to succeed, he mule another buld effort to regain his lead, but this time be accidentally fouled Twomey and was thrown, luckily without art. Some time before the finish the lit en were more than lapped. It was a tight fluish between McKirdy and Twomey :---
10
The 1904 Taikoo Sports, held at Quarry Bay a success, being op New Year's Day, were canducted with creslit. The officers for the
necasion were as follows:-
J. J. Watson (23 yards)... J. Witchell (0 yards) J. P. Jordan (16 yards)
2
1
2
1
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Whether the subscription race for the bend, who had to ruu while playing their instruments. big-dram or the double-bass wor, it is hard to say. Visitors were wil looked after. Prizes were presented, at the conclusion of races, by Mrs. A. R. Fullerton,
SHIPPING" NOTES.
WEATHER OUTSIDE.
N.E. monsoon' continues, Figo weather to the north, east, und south; fresh to the west.
HONGKONG CHARTER CANCELLED. The Mandusan-st recently loaded coal at Kuchinotsu, and was to have set out for Hong- Before the vessel left, however, w kong. telegram was received from the owners, the Misui Ensean Kaisha, stating that she had
been chartered by the Government,
She was
The Atagvern- ordered to go to Sasebo and there disslarg the coal already taken on board. She is to load at Yokohama with Cardiff, coat. muru may also be likewise employed.
STEAMER FOUNDERED. The NY.K. ss. Shingana marn, which left Yokohama for Yokkaichia a fortnight uge, met heavy storm and foundered off to gentlemen from 30 years of age aud Mimayesaki in Gunba-ken. There was no loss Two MILE BICYCLE RACE (confiond). Opea with
upwards let prize presented by the Mitsui of life from the accident, but the cargo, Bussan Kaisha, 2nd prize presented by Me.composed of 12.179 sacks of Bour, 205 kegs of Mok Koon Yuk.
Time, 2mix. 19 you.
A. bicKirdy,.. L. J. Twomey, Time, min. 38 seas HALF MILE FLAT RACE. Handicap. Op
to Chius Sugar Refaery. Dacks and V.R.C. Presiden - Mr. D. R. Law; Vice President-
1st prize presented by the V.R.C. 2nd priz presonted by Mr. Jack Al Tai. Mr. W. Murray Scott; Chairman-Mr. D.
There were ten starters. a larger number Templeton; Committee-Messrs. A. MoKirdy,
in other event: J. Witchell
ILUV B. Galloway, R. Aitken, W. C. Macpherson, F. E. Shuster, R. H. Stephenson, J. Lookend, than T. Grimshaw, J. D. Melvin, W. J. Hall, and T. (19 yds.), S. Gidly (15 yds.), T. E. Pearce Hoskins; Referoa-Mr. A, Rodger; Judges-15 yds.), H. W. Sayers (15 ydɛj, J. P. Messrs. W. Farmer, J. Rolgor, J. I. Andrew Jordan (15 yds.), S. Moore (15 yds.), E and R. Aitken; Timekeepera-Messrs. J. Blake Humphreya (18 yds.), A. Marti (20 yds.), J. J. Watson (25 yds.), and W. Livesey (45 yds.), Result: 34 and C. Laberil; Handicappers-Messra T. Meek, T. Grimshaw, J. Glyn, F. W. White, and A. McKirdy; Stewards-Mesers. J. N. o Harvie, D. Huskiok, T. Grimshaw, T. Hoskins, W. Smith But A. Elly; Lap Scorers-Messrs. F. W. White aus A. B. dlake: Starter-Mr. J. E. Shuster Hob, Treasurer-Mr. J. D. Melviu; Hoa, Secretary, Mr. R. H. Stephenson. The picturesque little Taikoo football-field, encirelad by a bicycle track, looked at its very gidle was visitors' stand, 1 best, on one 10 brilliantly decorated with bunting; a ladies, refreshment room with garden was situated at the later ond of the ground; a gentlemen's refreshment room at the near end; judges' stand, and stand for distribution of prizes on the opposite side to the visitors stand: committee's tent in the Bold, to the loft of track, extending from the 100 yards race
goal-post: and the bright goal-post to
the 310th Mahratta uniformed band" of Light infantry on the other side. Weather was glorious; the attendance better than for many years. Results:-
$
b W. Dixon
J.
Dixon, R. Hancock Sub-Li. Bairro, e
6
not ont............
H. Eancock, b W.
Dixon...
1
jaith
28
J., W. Dixon
7
8
and b R. Ban:ock
5
W. Dixon
Extrus
15
Extra
Total
.121
Hancock. b J, T. Dixon 4 La. Virian, bl, Hancock 32 Capt. Garris, not out Sub.-Lieut. L'ornabe, e sub, b H. Hancock Sub-Licat, Gibson, b.
Hancock
Barrun
Vivian Horrey Harris BrondTheat Williams Gibran... Meaden
1
34
Toul 120
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
11.X.C.C
16.3
THE NAVI
First lanings.
Second Innings.
0.
W.
W!
Seth
4
y
W. Disom.... J. Dizon
919 1 &
9
16 432
"
3 13
37
21
11
1.40
It is surprisile another of travelled Chinese one tacit Hongkong and the neighbourhood. in the New Territory yea will find the every village. They are ocked upon as pros by their countrymen. They will talk wil biliseity of Syduoy and Melbourne arts of the Pacific coast, as the case may curious thing about them is that they try of speaking English in the
presence of own people, though if one merts them they generally show a R. Hanuuck.............. 15 thorough knowled that language. One very obl man I eently nd lived for twenty years in Nealond and bad returned to his own country at de sare number of years ago. He huggotten bow to talk English counceted was able to tell the English names of articles pointed out to
him.
As is patty well in, the Chinese revere nobody so much as man who shows by the that he is the grand- length of his grey father of numbers olchildren--the zore, so much the batteurious's epongh, the Chinese beggars tas to their advantage. A venerable kuking on was holding forth iu eloquest fashion, no of the bye-streets" off Queen's Read the night, to the Fect that he had a grand ho la trosted him ill is plaint drew him a small crowd of 1ympathising list who lavished upon him a penitude of cad cents. Thou two Europesus came aland joined in the throng. One of thepparently elt a rat." for he thrrst fl his band and got hold of the old mends beard, which came off, leaving the cleat of a fly coolie; Aheu, followed a tugas moustache with The who been duped like 'results. Laughed as loudly as the laughed at them, ad the shum graudfattet up a side alley as fast as his legs only him.
Standing on Blake the other day, I happed to over-heargment of conversa- tion between two skip bo had just landed from their respective band it struck me that the fist speaker wanting a very good move. His confection that when a vessel curried calyx mato a second mate the He stated captain should take the ratch.
Th
he invariably did it hins it made things a bit easier for the math he said it ought to, and he hoped it socid, be the universal rule throughout the Mis Marine. other speaker, while utirely disagreeing with No. 1, said to tho should be left to the skipper bimself to thought proper in the matter, and ptice the innovation by any hard and fast rego doubt when only two mates are carrieds a bit hard for them, and, suid No. 2. et cases when a skipper realised this, he voluntarily bolp thom along. But twogs chatting on Skipper's a pier won't work a ren. A Club" is the channel toffor.
BANYAN.
ADC, V. CRAIGENGOWER C.C.
This League match was played on the last named team's ground, and was of a very exciting nature, victory resting with the A.0.0. team by 10 rues, follows:-
The Boores
A.0.0.
T. Webb, c Herion, b Hrawn
were as
J. C. Lillywlite, not out...
53
Capt. P G. Davies, e and Herton..
H. R. Skinner; b Brawn...
H. Turner, chut b Brawn...
11)
C. Rutier, Lamsert, b Braz
11
A. F. Hatwell, b Herton...
T. Rola, Brawn.
F. McGibbon, e lenghton, b Herton..
E. P. Bradford, Brawn...
W. T. Hargess, b Brawn.......
Extrasma
30
9
119
5
ST
Bradford
Total................................... CRAIGENGOWER CC.
A. O. Brown, e Webb, b Davies
E. R. Heron, Brudford
J. D. Kinnaird, e Hatwell,
L. E. Lammert, ai atler, b Turner
L. A. Rowe, Broulford
K. Rasa, b'Bradford
M. E. Asper. Turner.
R. Pestonji, b Bradford
T. Craik, not out i
R. Houghton, b Bradford
G. L. Stuart, b Bradford...
Extran
Totul
R.K.C.C. RHELYES . PAKSEE G.C.
The H.K.C.C. Reserves managed to win a League game on Saturday; the first of a series, their supporters hope. Scores :-
H.K.C.C.","
Hev. H. R. Wells, e Noria, & Caoper D. Piper, a Ruttonjes, 1 Noris
C. C. Hickling, and b Cooper..
Kov., B. ckling, b Noria
J. Hooper. Coope:......
G. Grimble, 1 Norin.....
F. H. Rutherford, Lb... b Cooper..
8. A. Soth, not ont......
C. P. Lammert, ↳ Cespers
Extras.....
Total (6 wickets)
C. P. Chater and P. WaGoldring did not bad.
PARSES C.C.
1. A. Chiny, l.... b Grimbla
J. N. Mehta. o Hickling, b Grimble..
D. K. Captain, e Chater, b Grimble
R. B. Cooper, e Piper, Grimble.
J. D. Nora, b Rutherford
J. H. Rattoujos, b Grimbo
3. M. Master, e Cluter, b Lammert
B. R. Mekla, o l'ipor, b Lammert
R. D. Mistry, b Lummert
M. D. Vania, not out
C. B. Mowrahwalla, b Lammet
Extras .....
Tatalovidber
59
18
74
ONO
100 YARDS FLAT RACE, handicap (mufined). 1st prize presented by Mr. W. Marray 2nd prize presented by Mr. W.
Scott. Komsay. Half-a-dozen faced thestarter-F. Humphreys, T. Mullau, C. C. Hickling, B. H. Stephenson, W. Baasford, W. Livesey, and W. Wothers-
poon.
The result was;
R. H. Stephenson, 5 yards W. Livesey, 8 yards... Time-11 15 secs.
2
Open to all
Five entered: A. MaKirdy (seratcb); T. Hoskins (200 yde). R. 3. Fergaron (290). 7. ware overhauled. MeKirdy Grimshaw (3), W. C. Macpherson (35), The limit men A. McKirdy again easily won. Resalt----
T. Hoskius R. A. Ferguson Time, & min. 10 secs. HURDLE RACE (10) yards). 1st priza presented by Mr. D. Macdonald, 2nd prize presented by Mr. W. H. Howard.
**
Six started: A. A. Park (scratch), J. P. Joan (3 yds.), H. W. Sayers (4 yds.) F. K. Tuta (6 yds.), W. Bassford (2 yds:), and W. Andreas (10 yds) Androws led from Sral to
last:-
W. Andrews
J. P. Jurdan
H. W. Sayers
VETERANS RACE. 1 mils bicycle. Handicap on merit. Open to all comers over 40 years of age. Priz presented by Mr. J. Blake. There were four starters; W. G. Simpain R. A Ferguson (scratch), P. (scratch), nou first prize winners. let prize presented Hoskins (scratch). T. Grimshaw (15 yds.) Simpson gave up shortly after the start. Two MILES BICYCLE RACE.
2nd prize Grimshaw, the limit man, was overhauled by by Mosses. McKirdy & Co. presented by Mr. J. N. Harvie.
even faced the starter: B. C. Witchell (150 the other two:- yards start) J. E. Sinclair (150 yds), W. Wotherspoon (15), H. S. Holmes (175), B
hia
Hoskins, ser
1. A. Ferguson, Scr Time, 2 min. 454 sous. ·
1
2
A
ngar; and 366 packages of sundry goods, went down with the bull. The company's steamers Tairen-maru from Kobe, and the Omi-maru from Yokohama, were despatched to the scene.
STEAMER ON FIRE.
A fire brckanut on board the Japanese steamer Kinai mare, during a voyage from Shanghai te Kobe with a full cargo of raw cotton, and reduced about 700 bales of cotton to ashes. The vessel is at present being repaired at the Tanoshima dockyard in the Iulsud Sca
NEW YACHT FOR SIAM. Imperial Court of Siam has decided to con- struct a steam yacht, having a length of 230 feet, at a shipbuilding yard in the Far East, for
the Crown Prince, His Highness Chowin Jính Vajiravudh, at a cost of boat $600,000,
NEW N.YA. STEAMER.
The Mitsu Bishi Company has just con- structed the Ceylon-maru for the service of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, at their Tatogami yard. The vessel has a gross tourage of 5,000, length 385 ft., and beam 48 ft. 6 in, with a speed of 13 knots. She is expected to be roady for sea in February.
LOES OF A JAPANESE STEAMEL,
The Japanese coasting steamer Devshin-maru left Nagasaki for Hakita a few days ago and struck on a rock between the Oshima and the Jishima, Fukuoka-ken, und sank imediately. As soon as the news renched Hakats the Keishin zaru, which happened to be there, could do nothing for the Denshin-maru, The proceeded to the scene of the disaster, bat abe captain, first officer, and one fireman were
saved.
Palmer (175), J. Forbes (200), and J. LADIES NOMINATION RACE. 1st prize pre
Forbes with J.
sented by the Mitsui Bassan Kaisha. 201 Bemedios (200). good start was a dark horse, leading from
prias presented by Mr. A. 2, Fullerton. In the first round, when
Perhaps no event marred the pleasure of the beginning to end. passing the ladies' ten-garden, Sinclair's front day more than this one, McKirdy, the winner Lyre, which, apparently, had bera over-pamped, of three previous races, making au utsportsman- want off with a bang, making a noise like a ke protest against Adams, the second, for not drowned, but all the rest of the raw pistol shot. A cloud of dust ruse; the rider and
judges chowed great wisdom in dealing with machine disappeared from view over the embank. having his rosette pinned on property. The ment. Sinclair, we are glad to say, is now fairly the matter: they withdrew the second prize for well, though he had a nasty injury necessitating which McKirdy, who came in third, was diepat Those who started were H. W. Sayers, A. ing. two stitches at the back of his ear, and he was otherwise hurt. The finish was
MeKirdy, W. Livesey, J. W. Adams, and R. B. Stephenson. The race was halfway round, get arou-tte from the nominator and complete the lap. Rosalt:-
J. Forbes...
H. Palmer...
PIS
415
144
1. 2
Time-4 min, 59 per. QUARTER-MILE FLAT RACE, HANDICAP.
Open to China Suger Refinery, Ducks and VR.C. 1st prize presented by Mr. Mok Koon Yak, 2nd, prize presented by Mr. T. Hoskins.
There were seven competitors: J. D. Kin. naird, T. C. Parce, J. P. Jordan, B. M. Gid- y: H. W. Sayers, A. Marti, and T. Mullan. The race ented --
A. Marti J. P. Jordan T. C. Pearce Time Be€......
1
2 3
TWO MILES FICYCLE RACE, Open to all comers. 1st prize presented by Mr. D. R. Law; ad prize presented by Mr. Yuen Hop. A most exciting race; five, including three in
ANY
1
R. H. Stephenson ONE MILE FLAT RACE, Scratob. Open to all comers. 1st prize presented by the Chius Sagar Relivery Staff, 2nd prizo presented by Messrs G. Fenwick and Co. 3rd priza prosented by Mr. Al Poi.
J. Witchell, S. M. Moore, J. P. Jordan, A. Darby, J. D. Kinnaird, and J. J. Watson started, The bell being rung a couple of laps too soon, Watson put on a spurt ood on winding, as he thought, discovered the race was not finished. On a righteous protest boing lodged the judges declared "No race." Vitrozy RACE. One lap, confined to visitors only, non-racing costume Prize presented by the Taikoo Club.
Herton, closely Several visitors started.
the first class, faced the starter: A. McKirdy followed by, a soldier, came first. The soldier (scratch), L. J. Twomey (scratch). 1. C Aus-tumbled as he passed to line:-
and ten (aaratel), R. C. Witebell (50 yds). H. 8. Holmes. Cries of "Go it, Austen," be
E. R. Horton Time 32, secs
1
1.
ม
CON-OLATION RACE. Prize presented by Mr.
Ah Kam.
spoke the popala:ity of that gentleman, but "not in it," so to speak. that re-tleman was
This, the closing event, was a hundred McKirdy, by the way, had, judging trom appearance, the best machine, but at the yarde race. Result; Eame time he fairly demonstrated that he was the best rider. Twomey proved a very good
sucona
The Snish:-
A. McKirdy
L. J. Twomey...
H. C. Austen
Time, 4.55 seçS.
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14
11+
3
220 YARDS FLAT RACE. Handicap (ocnfined), 1st prize presented by Drs. Stedman, Rennie and Harston; 2nd prize presented by Mr. Ah Wing.
3
T. E. Pearce .F. K. Tato
8. M. Gidley Champion Cap (Cenfined) Priza presented by points as Mr. J. II. Scott. Decided on follows:-3 points for every 1st place, 2 for every 2nd, 1 for every 3rd.
This was won by MoKirdy. During the afternoon, by the way, two clowns I greatly delighted the children. There was a
STPANDED. AND REFLOATED.
were
A few days ago, the N.T.K. steamer Mutau. maru, on a voyage from Moran to Awomori, missed her course and stranded off Awpmoci Sho has been reflonted.
THE "FAUL HEAN."
The Paul Bedn, the Freneb ateamer for the Canton river trade. is at present in dock under. going Home alterations and is expected to be put on the ran this week.
A DISPUTED CASE,
An uamenal case of deviation is attracting attention arong those who are interested. It appears that the Messager es Maritimes steamer Sydney, while or bor outward voyage to China and Jean, was towed into Aden on October 17, The same company's with her shaft broken, sailed from Colombo on October 31, for Ader, steamer Adour, homeward bound from Haifong, and was ordered to tow the Sydney thence to Bombay, to be drydockel, which she did, sailing from Aden for Bombay on November 10, with her homeward cargo on board. The Messageries to the owners of the Adour's cargo forthe devia- Maritimes Company disclaim all responsibility tion, on the ground that the bills of lading gave thom permission to "tow and assist." &c., and Adour's cargo during the tow to Bombay, and the cost of covering the risks incurred he, the the return vayage to Aden, falls upon either the shippers or the anderwriters, according to the terms of the policies.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The C.P.R. steamer Empress of India lelt Vancouver on the 28th uit, p.m., for Hongkong vix the nadal ports of call.
The Imperial German mail steamer Kiau- techou left Shanghai on the 2nd inst., at 10a.m., The Boston Steamship Co.'s steamer Wyneric and may be expleted here to-day, at 4 p.m. arrived at Yokohama on the 30th ult.
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