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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 297H, 1913.

Saturday was the third and final day.

of the annual aquatic sports meeting of the PRC, and a large attendance assembled to witness the interesting pro- gramme which had been arranged. The dey might be described as "Ladies' Day," for a large number of ladies honoured the occasion by their presince. The Band of the 25th Punjabis was in attend ance, and, under the baton of Bandmaster Newman, played pleasing selections of Members music during the afternoon.

of Committee, as on the two previous days.

were obliging and alert, and spectatore had no cause to curl with

either the management of the sport. The principal event of an interesting programme was the 100 yards champion- ship, which was won by the veteran C. J. Cooke, who covered the distance in 81 seconds.. The win was a popular one, and when Cooks completed the distance)

burst of spontaneous and hearty applause resounded, thronghout the Club.

Result of events were as follows:-

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TRAM RACE (boys): 1, D. Parvis" team, comprising 3. Rasmussen, A. Johretone, L. Purvis, A. Shepherd and L. Pilbury. Time, Smin. 20sees.

HIGH DIVER 1, M. A. R. Souza; 2, A. J. England. In this event points were allowed for form, distance, try and recovery, and the jurigs had no difficulty whatever in arriving at a conclusion.

100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP: ), C. J. Cooke, 64secs. ; 2, J. C. Finch, secs, The only other starter was Claxton, whe made the pace at the start, but fell to The com- the roar in the final length. petitors kopt well together and the fourth turn, when Cooko went to the front with a spurt and held his advantage till the fish, defeating Finch by a length.

LADIES' NOMINATION: 1, A. "H. Carroll, nominated by Miss Rodgers; 2, R. A. Carvalho, nominated by Mrs. Templeton; 3, F. K. Tata, nominated by Miss B. Rodger. A musical buoy competition was decided upon for the ladies' ovent, which caused mich interest and amuse.

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TEAM RACE 1. Civilian team composed of Messrs. C. J. Cooke, A. A. Claxton, J. C. Finch, R. C. Witchell, A. 8. Ellis and L, R. Souza. The losing tea/D (Services) comprised Messrs. G. Farmer, H. Wright, T. Bacon, P. Mortish, L. Collins and F. Coleman. The winners' time was 3min. 15scos., while 3gin. 17secs,

It is some- was the time of the losers. what difficult to understand why thising. race was included in the programine, because there could not be the slightest doubt as to the way it would end. A comparison of the teams makes it very evident that the soldiers could never 208 expect

civilian team to overcoine a including some of the best swimmers in the Colony, and, to say the least of it, it was hardly sporting to put them up against such odds.

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APPROACHING DEPARTURE.

It has been known for some timo past, As the Newchwang says the NC. Daily News, that the Hon, senson has set in and a good deal of tonnage Rufus H. Thayer. Judge of the United will be required before the Northern parts States Court for China, has had in con- become fee-bound, the freight market for templation the resignation of his post, the next two months should continue frn and it is now learnt that the letter con- in fact we anticipate that in most directions taining the news of his retirement from rates will show an upward tendoney.

office is on its way to the Department of carriers Saigon-Hongkong: Small

State. This communication announces obtainable at the rates offered by that his resignation will take effect from charterers-18-19 conte, a Japanese steamer December 31st.next. of 60-65,000 pienk carrying capacity, dis charging a cargo of coal at Saigon, was secured on a lump-sun basis, the rate working out at about 14-15 cents per picul. Since then additional tonnage inquired after at

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WATER POLD: Again the sports were -brought to a close by a water polo match between teams captained by C. J. Cooke (Blues) and R. C. Witchell (Whites), The match was a keenly contested and between 18-20 cents was not obtainable, and reputation, having been fast one, and excitement van high during the oral rice market "having meanwhile practitioner in Washington.

The result declined, regule liner rmining prompt Judge Thayer was married in 1903 to the twenty minutes' play. was a win for the Bines by two goals to had evcatally to be satisfied with 173 cents | Miss Harriet I. Barnes, of Albany, NY,

per picul.

a lady who during her all too short Messrs. W. G. Halo & Co. Saigon, report residence in Shanghai made herself At the conclusion of the sports Miss onder date of 13th of September as extremely popular. Unfortunately her Denison, presented the prizes in the Club follons:-" Arrivals from the interior being health broke down in the East, and she gymnasium, the winners being loudly quite inadequate for the requirements of his got been able to reside here for twa millers who have now to exreute engage years past. This circumstance has had cheered as they stepped forward to receivements made some months ago. piers have much to do with Judge Thayer's decision their trophies.

risen considerably during the past fort to resign his position, as it is more or When the last prize was handed over, sight.--We do not believe in a decline, for less certain that Mrs. Thayer's health is Miss Danison was presented with a hand-we have to consider that only about 128.000 nut sufficiently robust to stand the strain some bouquet in a silver stand, and cheers to 150,000 tons of rice remain now to be sold, of an Eastern climate. Not only will all and from information ruceived this will regret this on Mrs. Thayer's account-and were raised for her, followed by others chiefly go to meet requirements of Eastern she has had the sympathy of the whole community during these past months- markets," for the ladies and the Club,

Rice exports during this seran amount but it is regrette. as it takes Judge In the evening, members of the V.R.C.to total 767,319 tons compared with 486,239 Thayer from a centre where he has won

PAID-UP CAPITÁL tons for same period last year. Quotation universal respect and friendship. While were at home to their friends in the Club stands for October shipment at $6.99 per the community regards the Judge with

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STERLING gymnasium, the "At Home" taking the pical fo.b. against 86.55 same period fast admiration, Judge Thayer's sentinients towards Shanghai are equally warm. He form of a smoking concert which was year.

..£1,200,000 Saigon-Philippines: From inquiries put feels that he owes much to the kindness great CATHAY. largely attended and proved a

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FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or England, A. B. Allan, F. Casey charter, 18., Sagar from Java back to this Judge Thayer's plans for the future are Peyton Griffin. A. Souter, F. Hall and and even then they hesitate, for fear of had not yes matured. He has been asked to shorter periods at rates which will be quoted

A. S. HEWETT, With auch a galaxy of despatch in Java soch as several vessels have associate himself with one of the well- M. D. Silas.

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It is Bangkok-Hongkong:-Rate has advanced doubtful whether he will do so.

Hongkong, 14th April, 1913. and that all present greatly appreciated to 40 cents per picul, and several regular are probable that such a subject as the programme was made manifest by the lines under Chinese time-charter, intended international law will decupy his alton- repeated demands for encores and the for Singapore, have been put on the berth tien, for besides his vast experience of prolonged applause which succeeded the for this-There is plenty of Paddy ne

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