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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
The moral of Friday's election in Hong- kong seems to be much the same as the moral of the following story, rescatly told by Major-General Sir Francis Lloyd at the opening of the now Y.M.C.A, "hut" at Waterloo. One night a crowd of rugge: youngsters stealthily approached the door of one of the Association's huts in London, and were peering in at the sleeping "Tommies," when they were told to go away, as the place was for soldiers, not for boys and girls. They seemed distress ed until one of the boys stepped forward and said: "All right, sir, bat we pail for the show and want to see how it's run." They were children at a len school, who And contributed a farthing ench. In this case the cinim was not resisted. !
A correspondent who signs himself Bewildered" writes in the style of the genial Mr. Jingle as follows: Mon- day went to shop. Put down 82 stall change for goods. Refused; wanted "big" Next money. Paid up' like a Briton. shop made purchases to the sanus amount, Brought out sare $2 small money. Accepted. Entered a third shop and brought goods worth 81. Put down ten ten-cent pieces. Wanted big money. Gave it to save trouble. Fourth shop, mede purchases of same value. Ten-cous pieces dccepted. Now where do I? The only answer is In Hongkong."
If would be interesting to know whether the risk of water-famine has been re- moved and how much water has been saved by the adoption of the strect fountain sys- Lem. Young China wond be very sorry to cé this system discontinued, for the street fountains furnish it with endless fun at other people's expense. The gaming of the city have become to expert at squirting" that they should prove use- ful acquisitions to the local fire brigade. Contests between compoting water-ear- riers, also, are quite commun, and, like the admirers of the musical Maude, the neighbours stand by and applaud" their performances: Even the lymphatic Jakong relishes these aquatic exhibitions,
no
The luckless wights who figure in the dock at a Police Court are generally the last in the world to complain of the accommodation afforded them, either in the Court itself or the more confined. space to which they may ultimately be
But there is surely consigned. reason why they should be herded together in the manner which is becoming common now-a-days at the Magistracy. The other day, for instance, these were a dozen men and women haddled together on the floor of the dock. They were not a raided fan, tan party or anything requiring a simultaneous appearance; they were merely waiting to be called upon to answer a dozen different charges. Why are the prisoners not produced. separately as in other sivilised places! We might as well be back at the old and musty Court in Queen's Road if this is to continuo,
It must surely be people who have never visited China--those who write thrilling Eastern romances from the inspiring surroundings of a dingy London office with cob-webbed windows-who can find a "thing of beauty in a Chinese youth, of the "Nut" variety, decked out in European clothes with all the awkward- news born of ignorance as to how this or Such that should sit upon his figure changes of fashion are spoiling the East from the purely picturesque point of view, and, though this sartorial transformation. seems to come hand in hand with educa tional advancement on Western lines, China will lose much of her attractiveness if all her song and daughters doff their bright and dignified raiment and don our drab and inartistio Western garb. Nothing is more pleasing to the eye in Hongkong than the kaleidescopio effect created by Chinese costumes. If these were to be superseded by European styles, the Colony would be shorn of much of its
karm
In lieu of the sea-serpent and giant gooseberry this year we are being regaled with a real dragon, whose foesilised remains have been unearthed, report says, in a cave at Tientsin, and con signed, in part, to the British Museum,
Hints to disappointed markamen. Re- member that the sight of your eye is just as likely to be out as the sight of yours rifle.
RODERICK RANDOM.
The rate of mortality amongst the Bul- gerians wounded is extremely high. It is estimated that they have already lost
120,000 men,
CRICKET.
RESERVES.». SCOUTS.
TAE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13г, 1915.
And time allowed, there is every probab bility that the Reserves' team would have defeated the Bronts quite comfortably in the game which was played in the Club Ground on Saturday; and thus have effect- od sweet revenge for the trimming which they received when the Scouts opposed them a few weeks ago. In striking cou trast to what they did in the first meeting between the tears the "Old Brigade," did a lot of good things on Saturday Batting first, they soared 153 for six Pearce and R. Hancock being almost wholly responsible for this as a result of same big hitting, Anderson bring the only bowler capable of bringing about a separa tion. The tinie left to the Seonts was not long enough, and when stumps were drawn only four men had hatted. Hutchi- son secured a well-played 25, but Anderson was unbeaten with 44 to his credit. scores were as follows:-
RESERVES
'T, E. Peardin, e Reed b. Anderson
F. Sutton, Brand
The
78.
3
R. Witchell, Syne Thomsony
7.
R, Hancock, e Hutchison, b Anderson fi
R. R. Thursfied, a and b Anderson...
0
5
3
153.
K. M. Macaskill, b Sayer
H, Hancock, not out
Extras
Tain) (for 6)
Hon. Mr. C. Severn, A. B. Lowe, R. E. 0. Bird and D. E. Donnelly, did not bat,
Brand
Reed
28
BOWLING ANALYSIS,
13
M Q
3:
R.
I
·Û I
2 20 1
7.
0 38
.#4.4
0 .: 92
3 1
Syme Thomson
Anderson Sayer
Thomsen bowlet a bowled a wide
BCOVIA,
A.. I. Gace. run out G.. R. Sayer, ↳ Bird R. A. Brand, run out R. O. Hutchison,
Bird
SERVICE
PT. Lambio, c and b Godfrey..... 35 16. Southerton, 1,b.w., h white. V. H. Vivensh, b Godfrey
E. W. Dawson, b ̧ White
C. 3. Taččhi, é Kitson, ↳ Gibson - W. Hill, e Forrest, h Gibson F. W. Wood, and b Godfrey. W. Berne, not out
...
E. J. Bradbury, b White C. Sain did not bat
Denue, not out
Extras
Forrest White
Godfrey Gihrom..
0
8
Total (for B whts,j
BOWLING ANALYSIS,
78
W.
3
2
3
3
ASSOCIATION. FOOTBALL. UNITED SERVICE LEAGUE.
HONGKONG, VOLUNTEERS BEAT NAVY
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
THE NEW GROUND.
The Committee of the Kowloon C.C. are making good progress with the scheme for the laying out of the much-needed new ground. At an extraordinary general meeting to be held at the Club House on Wednesday, the members will asked to decide which of three schemes submitted by the General Committee shall be carried cut, subject to such modification or addi tion as may be required by the Govern ment or decided upon at this meeting. They will also decide in what way the financial burden of the scheme decided upon all be met.
One scheme contemplates the laying out of three tennis courts, and other items, at an estimated cost of $2,400. Another scheme aims at laying out six tounis courts at an estimated cost of $3,100. The third, and most elaborate schrie, provides for the laying out of a bowling reen, and two sand asphalt ignis courts, which, with levelling. fencing, and en bankment work, is cstimated to cost $9,600.
SHANGHAI - RACES.
£30,000 FOR WAR FUNDS..
The Shanghai Race Club, by holding its usual Autumn Race Meeting this year, was the means of collecting the sum of 30.000, for the following War Funds, namely: The Allied Red Cross, The Allied Blue Cross, The British Aircraft and the Shanghai Relief Funds.
The game between the Navy and the Hongkong Volunteers on the Navy ground on Saturday was misṛcah'r dis appointing. The quality of the play, in the first quarter of an hour was quite
Thereafter it fell off consider good, but ably, and ultimately degenerated to a mere fiasco. The spectators were so dis gusted that they left to watch the more stirring exhibition between the Artillery ren and the Shropshires. Though the scene of operations was constantly chang- ing from one goal to the other, the Valuationed by the Stewards as follows: teers were the mere dingertus combina To the Allied Red Cross Fund 95,612,00
To the ALied Bne Cross Find tion, and on several occasions the down-To the British Aircraft Fund cost
of an acroplane, £1,500 fall of the Navy goal appeared imminent,
To the Shanghai Relief Fund. but by dint of determined and accurate tackling and kicking the bluejacke la averted it. Purves, a recruit from the Kowlcon Dock Juniors' - team, was re-
no hall and Sayepeatedly responsible for excellent runs and centres on the right wing, and but for the capable custodianship of the Navy keeper some of them would have been turned to account. The Navy forwards appeared to be somewhat unhappy in their tussels with the opposing defence, and could not get going at all satisfac torily.
2
15
R. Hancock, h
25
14:
1
12
R. N. Anderson, not out. M. M; Maas, not out
Extras
99
Total (for 4) E. B. Reed, E. W. Hamilton, F. Syms Thomson, R. Kennedy and C. Edgecunh: did not bat.
Bird
Donnelly Witchell
Macaskill Severn
BOWLING ANALYSIS
B
*12 1
W. 3
5
น 12
0.
4
1
0
2 0 13
0
1
0
4
After the interval the Volunteers im- mediately got well down into the Navy territory, and the goalkeeper saved splendidly a shot from the left winger. lifeless wid-field play, in which the inter- There came a long period of dull and mediate lines of both elevens were given | quite a lot to do. Time dragged on and players had alreay thought regretfully of a goalless draw when Stalker pounced upon the ball in a melee close in 2nd ahot past the Navy goalkeeper There was a trifle more sparkle and vit in the exchanges after this, and the Navy strove hard to secure an equaliser. Their at tacks were so disjointed and so lacking in the necessary spirit, however, that the lenders rarely experienced any unduly Played at Kowloon on Saturday, whenkeen anxiety as to the outcome of their the home team experienced no great di opponents' efforts. A game that waa ficulty in bringing off a win, thanks, chief. contested cleanly and in excellent spirit, ly to the all-round brillance of Claxton but was almost wholly devoid of thrill the who, in addition to scoring 58, followed and excitement terminated with this up by taking half the wickets at a cost Volunteers leading by the only goal of five runs each. The rcores were as fol low:-
*Bird bowled a wide.
KOWLOON "B". UNIVERSITY.
KOWLOON "B."
A. A. Claxton, retired
50
J. P. Robinson, run out
P. W. A. Wilkią, b Anderson
1
-0
7
H. Overy, Anderson
Major Robertson, run out
J. V. Braya, c Ng Sae Kwong, b
Ho Wing Kin
D. J. Mackenzie, e and b Anderson, 9
S. E. Green, b Anderson...
K. Molenaan, b Ho Wing Kin
A. W. E. Davidson, not out
Dr. Forsyth, b Ho Wing Kin
4
1
3
Extras
2
Total
128
BOWLING ANALYS18.
W.
8.6 2
41 3
B 0 .40
#
UNIVERSITY', '
0
1
20 4
1- 16
Ho Wing Kín Marloy Anderson
Ng Sao Kwong
Ο
Ng Sze Cheong, b A. A. Claxton ...
A. H. Rumjohn, e Wilkie, b A., A.
Claxton
Ng Eze Kwong, b. J. V. Braya ...... Wai Wing Lok, c Maj. Robertson,
b. A. A. Claxton ....
C. E. Marley, b Braya
o
29
10
W
Ho Wing Kin, o Wilkie, b Overy... 28
G. Hall, Davidson, b A. A, Claxton
O. Anderson, b'A. A. Claxton
Chan Wing To, b Braya
W. Hall, b Braya Yeong Hin Lun, not out
Extras
BOWLING ANALYSIS, OM.
Total
Braya
McLennan Claxton
4
94
10. 1 35 4 20 200 10.1 1 25.5 Overy
8 0101
CIVIL SERVICE. H.M.S. "TAMAR."
Played on the former's ground: on day, with the following result:.
TAMAR,
Godfrey, b Southerton Forrest, b Deane Lister, retired Hurt Holdomby, h Southerton Commander Gibson, run out French, b Southerton White, b Deano ................ Staley, b Southerton..... Kitson, c Wood, Lever, b Hill Gibson, not out
Southerton
scored.
Mr. A. A. Wilson, R.A., was the re fereo,
KEEN FIGHT BETWEEN ARTILLERY AND SHROPSHIRES.
The above sum of money has been appor
5,012.03
10,770.00
2,000.00
$30,000,00
This sum was made up as follows:-- Sundry Collections (Collection
Boxes) Individual subscriptions .... Endividual subscriptions at Kinng
ከዚህ
Shanghai Kate Club
131,43
11.573.74
100.00 18,104.81
$30,000,00
A ZEPPELIN TRIUMPH.
NO FIREWORKS ON QUY FAWKES DAY.
In a leaderette on November 5th Thei Times said: The Zeppelins have won one triumph for Germany, even if it be a negative triumph. The regulations for the display of fireworks this evening are so stringent as to make them almost im possible in the Eastern Counties; for no one wants to let of fireworks in daylight, and if they did they would have to get special leave for a. proper y organized display from "the competent military authorities." Count Reventlow, no doubt, will see in this another proof that we are all cowering in cellars, and he will be as much pleased as our children will be disappointed. We are, the Ger- mang tell us, a frivolous and pleasure- loving nation, but we shall not make s revolution over thig disappointment, nor
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For the greater part of the 70 minutes the R. G. A. were decidedly the superior of their opponents, the 4th K.SLI, but in the last quarter of an hour the Territorials so completely monopolised play and so desperately pressed the Ar tillerymen's defence that it seemed pro- bable the lead established by the R. G. A. would be snatched from them and the The points go to the greater "stayers.' Shropshiremen did in fact score one goal in the last ten minutes and had the frequent advantages with which they were presented been fully availed of the result of two goals to one in favour of the Artillery would have been quite different. On one occasion a forward had only to breast the ball over the line, & more ghastly mockery in fireworks thin in any other kind of rejoicing. For but, with the goalkeeper in a helpless the essence of the pleasure of fireworks position, the forward allowed the leather
is that they are a playing with fire. But to pass across him. The game was con-
the children can take their revenge. The tested at a rare pace throughout, and the extremely large gathering of specta guy is not necessarily a representation of Guido Fawkes. Be may be a form of We Swansult to any unpopular character. tors had plenty of excitement. scored the two goals for the winners, and Davis registered the Territorials point. HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION 11.
KOWLOON DEFEAT CONFUCIANS.
say no more because no mere needs to be said, but we can prophesy who will take the place of Guy Fawkes with most child-
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LAM LIONG UNLUCKY.
By two goals to one Kowloon Dock Juniors accounted for their polished opponents, the Confucians, on the Club ground on Saturday. The exhibition of football was an exceptionally good one, the players of both teams displaying There was at much clever footwork. times a long chain of passing that ab solutely baffled all attempts at opposi tion, and the Confucians in particular seemed to have the art of combination in a marked degree. The steady plod ding of the Juniors forwards and the obstinate resistance of their Lalves and backs were the elements to which the pose in front of goal. result was mainly due. In their at- Satur-tacks the Juniors were more successful, Smith scoring a goal in each halt. The second point was obtained from an ex- cellent cross from Clemo, the left winger, who possessed a good idea of the place where a ball should be placed from the wing. Ogley, as clever at forward as at back, gave an admirable display
STAFF AND DEPARTMENTS'S NARROW WIN The Staff and Departments were un deniably the better team in the encounter between that eleven and St. Joseph's College on the Navy ground on Satur- day, and deserved their victory, and by a more substantial margin that a goal
The Lam Liong are not enjoying much luck this season, and they were unfor tunate in not sharing the points with the Islamics on Saturday. The latter won by a goal to nil, the point being scored Boon after resumption of play after the interval. Had the Chinese front rankers shot more frequently instead of passing and repassing when within reasonable range they might have got an equaliser. Toy sacrificed much skilful work fur- ther down the field by their lack of pur-
Extras
Total
61
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Southerton Deare Wood
JFG!!
The Collegians played a fine defensive game, and judiciously mother ed the wily Davies, so much so that this forward could rarely get in his shot
83th
·HONGKONG LEAGUE,
DIVISION 11, TABLE TO DATE, :
Goa's. Club P. W. LD. P. A, P on any va
17 10 Staff at d Deple... *St. Joseph's FR. 8. !.. I, Bao...
83 è Company Islamice
Lam Liong University. Cofusios... Bith Company. Kerloon Dock... 4. 1
Belek 7... Loss Schorl 4
10 10
93
10
7
11
6
10 14
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