Soon afterwards we find an advertisement of the third prize meeting of the H.K. Rifle Association, to be held "at the Kowloon Ranges," on April 29 and 30, 1887.
In the paper of April, 1888, there is a report of a prize distribution of the H.K. Rifle Association, in the course of which reference is made to the earlier body, and to the work of a Mr. Jackson in resuscitating it:
"A large concourse of ladies and gentlemen assembled yesterday afternoon (April 6, 1888) in St. Andrew's Hall to witness the presentation of prizes to the winners in the various competitions of the Hongkong Rifle Association held at Kowloon on the 31st ulto and 2nd inst. Lady des Voeux, who was accompanied by His Excellency the Governor, arrived on the scene at about 4.30, and was supported on the platform by Mrs. and Miss Cameron, Major-General Cameron, Colonel Anderson, Mr. T. Jackson, General Gordon, Mr. E.L. Woodin and Mr. Shelton Hooper (Secretary). The Band of the Northamptonshire Regiment struck up the National Anthem when H.E. the Governor and Lady des Voeux entered the Hall.
The numerous trophies, which were all arranged on a table, and presented an imposing appearance, were handed by Lady de Voeux, assisted by Mrs. Cameron, to their respective winners, a pleasing performance which occupied some time. At the conclusion General Gordon, in addressing the meeting, thanked Lady des Voeux and Mrs. Cameron for their kindness in undertaking to present the prizes to the members of the highly popular institution.
"The Hongkong Rifle Association succeeded an older one which had died a natural death; and it owed its creation to the untiring energy of Mr. T. Jackson who, assisted by several gentlemen, organised the present Association and imparted to it all the elements that would ensure its stability. The number of competitors, which at the first meetings only reached 80 or 90, had swelled to 300 at the last meeting, and there were indications of a further increase.
"His Excellency the Governor returned thanks on behalf of Lady des Voeux and expressed his gratification at the prospects of the Association. After adverting to the recent accident, when a rifle bullet which had been fired into the air found its billet near Col Anderson's head, without however injuring in any way that gallant officer, His Excellency expressed strong hopes that the Association would go on increasing, especially when it was supported with such great liberality by the people of Hongkong.
"General Cameron then addressed the meeting and eulogised the target practice as an important help to raise that military spirit which was very much wanted in these outposts of the British Empire.
"Mr. Woodin proposed a vote of thanks to Col Anderson and the Officers of the Regiment for the assistance they had given to the Association in connection with the recent rifle meeting. The vote having been passed with acclamation, Col. Anderson returned thanks on behalf of the Regiment, and the meeting broke up."
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Soon afterwards we find an advertisement of the third prize meeting of the H.K. Rifle Association, to be held "at the Kowloon Ranges," on April 29 and 30, 1887.
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In the paper of April, 1888, there is a report of a prize distribution of the H.K. Rifle Association, in the course of which reference is mad to the earlier body, and to the work of a Mr. Jackson in resuscitating it:
"A large concourse of ladies and gentlemen assembled yesterday afternoon (April 6, 1888) in St. Andrew's Hall to witness the presentation of prizes to the winners in the various competitions of the Hongkong Rifle Association held at Kowloon on the 31st. ulto and 2nd. Inst. Lady des Voeux who was accompanied by His Excellency the Governor, arrived on the scene at about 4.30, and was supported on the platform by Mrs. and Miss Cameron, Mejor-General Cameron, Colonel Anderson, Mr. T. Jackson, General Gordon, Mr.E.L. Woodin and Mr. Shelton Hooper (Secretary). The Band of the Nothamptonshire Regiment struck up the National Anthem when H.E. the Governor and Lady des Voeux entered the Hall.
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The numerous trophies, which were all arranged on a table, and presented an imposing appearance, were handed by Lady de Voeux, assisted by Mrs. Cameron, to their respective winners, a pleasing performance which occupied some time. the conclusion General Gordon, in addressing the meeting, thanked Lady des Voeux and Mrs. Gameron for their kindness in undertaking to present the prizes to the members of the highly popular institution.
"The Hongkong Rifle Association succeeded an older one which had died a natural death; and it owed its creation to the untiring energy of Mr. T. Jackson who, assisted by several gentlemen, organised the present Association and imparted to it all the elements that would ensure its stability. The number of competitors, which at the first meetings only reached 80 or 90, had swelled to 300 at the last meeting, and there were indications of a further increase.
"His Excellency the Governor returned thanks on behalf of Lady des Voeux and expressed his gratification at the prospects of the Association. After adverting to the recent accident, when a rifle bullet which had been fired into the air found its billet near Col Anderson's head, without how- ever, injuring in any way that gallent officer, His Excellency expressed strong hopes that the Association would go on increasing, especially when it was supported with such great liberality by the people of Hongkong.
"General Cameron then addressed the meeting and eulogised the target practice as an important help to raise that military spirit which was very much wanted in these outposts of the British Empire.
"Mr. Woodin proposed a vote of thanks to Col Anderson and the Officers of the Regiment for the assistance they had given to the Association in connection with the recent rifle meeting. The vote having been passed with acclamation, Col. Anderson returned thanks on behalf of the Regiment, and the meeting broke up."
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