TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from Page 1) BRITISH SHIPPING DISASTER.
Three Hundred Parish,
[Renter's Service to the "Telegraph."}
November 4, 3.10 p.m. The North-Western Bailway Company's steamer Conne- mara, going to Holyhead, collided Inst night with the steamer Retriever,
There is only one survivor from the two vessels. It is estimated that three hundred perished.
Later,
There were 50 passengers on board the Connemars and the crew numbered 31. The collier Retriever had a crow of 13.
Collier Unmanageable in the Storm.
Njooty perished in the
November 5, 5.45 8.m.
Connemara collision.
The sole survivor (a seaman) of the Retriever, said that the latter was unmanageable in the storm and crashed into the Connemara in the darkness.
Survivor's Marvellous Escape.
November 5, 12.20 p.m. The Connemara left Greenore at 8 o'clock on Friday evening for Holyhead, with passengers, including nine sol- diers returning from leave, and livestock. The collision of curred half an hour later, off Cranfield Point, outside Car lingford Bar.
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The sole survivor, James Boyle, had a miraculous escape." He is unable to swim, but be managed to seize a boat and cling to it until it drifted close to the ashore at Granfield, where he was eeen in the moonlight and dragged ashore semi-conscious by a chain of rescuers dashing into the surf.
Some cattle and sheep from the Connemara scrambled aahore terribly exhausted, but were soon browsing apparent- ly little the worse.
RUSSIANS FIGHTING DESPERATELY.
October 5, 2.05 ..
A Russian communique reports:-There has been des perate fighting on the south-western front, in the wooded region south of the village of Lipitzadoluaya. The enemy, after a furious bombardment by their heavy guns, attacked in great strength. They were repulsed at various points by counter-attacks, but captured portion of our advanced trenches on the heights east of Lipitzodolnaya. The fighting continues. The Turk in the Caucasus attacked on the front Sighi- kolder-Guldarelikan. They were repulsed by our fire and the bayonet, and fed.
IN THE BALKANS.
Fierce Artillery Duel,
November 5, 1.45 a.m.
A communique from the French eastern army states that
the artillery duel continues at various points, most fiercely
at Cerna, There was no infantry action.
Enemy Attack Collapses,
November 5, 2.05 a.m.
A Russian communique states:-Attempts of the enemy to attack the Rumanians in the Olt valley in Transylvacia collapsed under the cannonade.
The enemy in the direction of the Vulcan Pass continues to retire northwards, pressed by the Rumanians, who cap tured four guna and some prisonere.
The Dobrudja region is quiet.
Rumanian Success.
November 5, 4.40 a.m.
A Rumanian communipus reports:We advanced west
of Buzen river and captured material.
We advanced northwards at Tablabutzi and captured 100 prisoners and two machine guns in the Teinjan valley.
We continued the pursuit west of Vulcan pass. We cap- tured 435 prisoners, four guns, twenty machine guns and much material.
Matters are quiet in the Dobrulja,
FUTURE OF POLAND.
An Independent State.
November 5, 5.45 a.m. Beuter's correspondent at Amsterdam states that the Governor General of Warsaw in a proclamation announces that the Austro-German Emperora have agreed to establish an independent Poland, with an bereditary monarchy and a constitution, and a national army. The frontier, will be defined later.
November 5, 6.45 am:
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An Amsterdam message states that the Emperor Francis Joseph, in an autograph letter to the Premier, M. Koerber, an nounces his intention to grant Galicia autonomy when the. new State of Poland comes into existence.
He charges the Premier to prepare measures for the
legal realisation of the proposal.
THE REICHSTAG ADJOURNS.
November 5, 5.45 a.m.
The Reichstag has adjourned until 13th February,
Members Protest.
November 6, 8.00 am. Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam states that mem- bers of various parties protested against the adjournment of the Reichstag by Imperial decree, and complained that there was no guarantee that the Government would con- sider the complaints recently uttered in the Reichstag.
Herr Helferich replied that the Kaiser would convoke the Reichstag if necessary.
TWO SHIPS SUNK
November 5, 8.00 ..
The steamers reported sunk are:-Thor and Ivanoe (Nor wegian), Frans and Nunbild (Swedish).
It is reported that the Hull liner Sporo has been sunk.
GERMANY'S FOOD PROBLEM.
November 5, 8,00 2.10. Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam reports that Herr Batocki, the German Food Distator, replying in the Reich stag to criticisms of the War Feeding Department, said that the greatest care in the distribution of foodstuffs would be necessary in the new year, when agriculture would be bar- dened with Jack of human and animal labour,
(Continued on page 9.)
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1916.
LOCAL SPORT,
CRICKET.
Civil Service v. R. E.
Playing at home, the Civil Ser vice won this match by 80 runs.
Scores:
Civil Service.
R. O. Hutchison, a Wyatt, b
Lawrence
M.
R. A. B. Ponsonby - Fane,
1.b.w. b. Wyatt...
[B. C. Witchell, ran out
[C. F. Maron, run out
Henderson, o Abbas, b Pestonji 0 Cooks, stumped ↳ Southerton 2 Alves, b Pestonji G. Watt, not onl Extras
W
8
Total
Craigengower.
4. Haun, b King |D. Noris, o Hollande, b Alex-
ander
B. Bradbury, a and b Alas-
ander
J. F. Gross, 'b Alexander
B. Basa, a Pitt, b Alexan for
R. G. Southertos, o Vincent,
b Grimmet...
FIL
L. A. Ross, a Matthews, b
Alexander
27
*
**
10
37
R. Pestonji, run out...
1
***
8. E. O. Bird, o B'ack, b Mo-
Gregor
F. Thompson, not ont
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14
{Sohnopel, b'Alexander
HI
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Тавай но
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The Club v. The Navy.
0
15
LAZ
EW. Hamilton, b McGregor 11. Abbas, run ont
P. T Lamble, not out
W. Hill, b WatarBoo......
O. J. Tacchi, o`Lawrence, b
Wyatt
R. Bearon, not ont
G. Bara, did not bat
Extras
Total....
Waterson West Skolober Lawrence McGregor
BOWLING.
Ch
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5 0 20 0
7 0 28 2 R. E.
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YACHTING.
WIGWAM TENNIS CI UB.
best form and many, timae' took the play into the soldiers' goal, the Royal Hongkong Opening Day few minutes before time Robtu- the Wigwam Lawn Ansia Dlub. RE.'s having a narrow shave. The annual general meeting of The Royal Hongkong Tacht an put soross a Club opened its wesson under Walker trapped and shot quickly Saturday evening, Mr. A. E centre - that was held in the Club pavilion on 41 most happy auspio on Saturday-inso the net. The game ended Orapnell being in the obair. The The weather was delightfully fine, with the Club 2, and B. E.' O. report and accounts, which were of bat it was rather unfortunate
a fairly satisfactory nature, were - 20|that at the commencement of the races the wind was none too
Navy Y. R. G. A-
On the Naval Ground an in-adopted. Mr. A. Hicks resigned his 2 strong, with the result that the teresting game took place between post as Hon. Secretary and Mr. A. cruiser class found it difficult to the R. G. A. and the Navy in G. Howlitt was appointed in his
2 finish is the ladies raos. Happily, the first division. Both sides pisos, with Mr. G. W. Wilson as 16 however, the breeze freshened up were strongly represented, and Assistant Secretary. Mr. Gerken the afternoon wore on, and some fine play was seen. How was appointed Hon. Treasurse in some very fine racing was soon, ever, the sailors took some time place of Mr. V. Bjarre, who The retiring offiosesTM 1 The Club lawn wore a very in getting into their stride. Mean resigned.
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13 animated appearance daring the while the R. G. 4. were pro- were thanked for their services, afternoon, and the proceedings graming, Halls and Youngman ad the Committee was elected s were enlivened by admirable doing all they could to regis by ballot as follows More. point, but Bopper, the Hicks, Hewlitt, Gerken, Wilson, 12 elections by the band of the ter
718th Infantry. Amongst shoe custodian, knew how to deal Bjerre and N. L. Railton.
2 present were:-H Excellency with their dificult shots. The
1 Sir Henry May, Lady Hay and soldiers did a good share of the Misses May, Commodore and Ire defensive work, but neither side
HOCKEY.
The friendly game arranged
DAY BY DAY.
Loss
Well-known Resident's Return. Mr. H. Percy Smith returned to the Colony on Saturday by the Katori Mara from Home Isavs,
By the Monteagle, The passengers arriving by the
96 Sandeman, the Bear Admiral, the managed to score in the first half.
Hoa Mr Claud Severn, the Hon. The second half was exceedingly for Today, the 7th inst., be
tween the Volunteer "" Mr. J. H. Kemp, the Hon. Mr. H. well fought. The R. G. A. casto- Playing against a team repre- E. Pollock, K. O., and Hrs P. A dian, who, up to now, had been and 83rd Co. R.G.A. has been unemployed, was kept very busy cancelled, owing to the ground senting the Navy on the Club Denison.
not being available. ground on Saturday, the H K.0.0 The events were as follows:-throwing out difficult shots, and ...150 had to acknowledge dafest by a
Event 1, Uraiser Olsas. Course, the Navy goalie was not idle by substantial margin.
The Olub Channel Rocks (8). Distance four- any means. Despite the bom had a good side doing duty, and, and-a-half miles. English Big: bardment of their goal, the B. G. 1. Woing in firet, knocked up 1560 1, Dorothy Issiled by 4. Denison, A. recovered and carried the ball 130 40 1 for seven wickets when they de-Owing to light winde she was the into their opponents' territory, clared The principal scorers only one to finish within the time where combined effort gave were T. E. Pearos with 31 and limit. Chiness Rig:-1, Irene, the winning goal for the soldiers, 019 H. H. Tayler 47, whilst G E. sailed by Mr. R. Sutherland: the Navy having failed to score.
and Division Matches. Aubrey with 20 not out made Buccaneer passed the line first
The Lusitano Otab in their asefal contribution. Wish only but owing to a technical error the an hour and a quarter to go, the race was awarded to Irens, which game with the R. E. Reserves, Monteagle this morning included [played_very_well on the Navy Mr. and Mrm: F. O. Jenkin, Mr. Navy were pat in to bat, but, 5 scoring rapidly, they had only
Ground on Saturday. The pace and Mrs. J. H. Walisos, Mr. A. two wickets down for 212. Com
was made hot by the B.E.'s and H. Crow and Mr. Denman Fallar.
A Visit to Talkoo. 30 mander Gibson scored 94, Capt.
Baker soared the first goal before
On Saturday, by the courtesy 5 Dewar 32, Bryant 40 not out and
the match had been in progress long. The soldier defenders were of the Dook officials, a visit was Stoker Rogers 33 bat out, and
able to ward off all attempts until paid to Taikoo by a number of half the Lusitano players showed tation of Shipbuilders and Engi- their superiority and Hyndman neers. The visitors were shown go in an equaliser. Shortly after, round by Mr. K. E. Greig, chief Xavier notched another point. dcckyard engineer, and witnessed
connected with the yard,
Another H.K.P.R. Assault-at- Arms.
McGregor, b Hamilton Wyatt, a Baarne, b Bird. Wright, b Hamilton... Millard, st. Ponsonby-Fans, b
Bird
Lawrence, b Hamilton Skelcher, b Bird
was close behind.
Event 2. Bandicap Clase. Course Kowloon Rock (8), Chan nel Rocks (8), distance fre-and- half miles:-1, Rolla, owned and esiled by P. Potts.
Watereon, Witchell, b Bird 5 the last two players were owned by T. A. Loughlin and the interval, but in the second members of the Hongkong Insti.
Bradley, b Hamilton...
Black, b Hamilton
Boff, b Hamilton Fettes, not out
Hamilton Bird
Witchell
Extras
strong when time was called.
One Design Class-1,Haloyon, sailed by J. E. Stoneman.
Heyward Heye and Gael Clase: -1, Lady Ursule, owned and 31 sailed by EL. 8. Roase.
Event 3, Scratch Four Oars. The game ended with Lusitano many interesting operations 12 For members of the R. H. K. Y. O. Club 2, RE. Reserves 1.
only. Distance about half a mile,
H
0
3 The following were the scores:
0
Hongkong C.C.
6
T. E Pearce, o Bryant
K
Major T. A. Robertson,
70
Bryant
M. M. Mans, b Bryant
O M. R.
47
9 0 24 11 0 31
6R. P. Tharsfield b Bryant 4G. E. Aubrey, not ont-
Total ...
BOWLING.
R. M. Austia, run out
W.. H. Taylor, b Rodgers
L. D. MoNicoll, F. Byme Thompson, did not bat, Extras
3 0 90F. W. S. Evans, b Fieber
R. Kennedy, not out.. K.C.C. v. University, This match, played at Kowloon, ended in a draw, greatly io favour of the home team, largely due to a fine innings by Evans, who retired after scoring 103. Details:-
Kowloon.
A. O. Brawo, o de Boxes, b
Brayshay...
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8
Kowloon got badly beaten by
Three crews competed and the the "D" Company K. 8. L. L on
We are informed that the next
race was won by the following the Military Ground on Saturday. Hongkong Police Boserve assault..
orew-J. S. McCann, stroke, V. No less than four gosia were
20 Findlay Smith 3, H. O. Lowick 2, coored in the first half, Machin at-arms will take place at the
and H. E. Northey, bow.
2
being responsible for no of these, City Hall on Saturday, December Event 4, Ladies' Yacht Race, the others. In the second half, devoted to the Police Reserve while Williams and Mathewe got, when the proceeds will be Handicap Cians, Couras Kowloon
Book (8) Distance four-and-a-Machia got another two goals for 19 half miles:-1, Dione; 2, Kath- the Shropshires, the soldiers win leen. This was an excellent race, ning easily by six goals to uil. Total (for 7 wkts.).150 won by Dione sailed by Miss Dione May, by two seconds from
BOWLING.
+
MEN
O. M. B. W 12 0 56 4
·5.0 25
18:
Bryant
***
B. D. Evana, retired...
103
Lt Col Morgan
E. Overy, b Marley ...
Com, Gibaon
0
W. H. Sapleton, b Marley
Б
Rodger
:
J. V. Brags, o end b Marley
2
Fisher
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·40
The Navy.
HE
Q
I
J. P. Robinson, retired
8. E. Green, b Dixon
0.0. Stark, not out.... W. T. Elson, not out
Extras...
Total
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| Kathleen, sailed by Miss Lam-
meri.
One Design Clasa:-1, Daphne; 02, Halcyon. Another close ros. 70 26 0 Daphne, tailed by Miss Filkins,
3 0 17 1 won by a few lengths from Hal- 3.0.7.1 oyon sailed by Mrs. Davidson.
RIFLE SHOOTING,
Dockyard Recreation Club Y. Cornwall. The Dockyard won this match shot at Stonecutters on Saturday,
Band Fund. Various challenges have been received by the ar ganisers, and these will be made known in due course.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
Per 1. EONGKONG, from Haiphong, on Nov. 4. Weber Madame
Per BA. TAMING, from Manila, on Nor. 4 Geronimo
Daniel
Heyward Heya and Gael Olam; by a margin of 43 points. The Denby 5 Capt. Dewar, at. Kennedy, b -1, Dawa; 2, Thools. A oloas BOOTS WEID!--
Maas
...198
E. J. Edwards and F. W. Wood did not bat.
Beayshay Dixon Marley
BOWLING.
32 finish was also seen in this race;
Clot. Gibson, o Agstio, 6 Maas 94 | Dawn was mailed by Mra. Stone-
MEN
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33 ed by Mrs. Robinson.
8 Tel. Biyaat, not out... 40 man just in front of Theola, sail-
Stoker Bogera, not out Amat-Paymaster Robinson, Aset. Paymaster Negus, Lient. Thompson, La-Ool. Horgen, Bab.-Lieut. Bar- - stow, Fisher, Stoker P. 0. Morgan, did not bat. Extras
O. M. R. W. 10 0 56 1 18 1 68 1 10 0 55 3
Total (for 2 wka) BOWLING.
Ng Ɛse Kwong .. 3 0 10.0
University,
Dockyard R. C.
200 500 800 ́ydı. yds, yde.
Event 5, Motor Boat Race. Mr. Goodman... 32 31 32 95 Distance about five miles. Open Mr. Elson 32 30 28 90 to all comers. The cap for this Mr. Brown race was kindly prented by Mr. (capt.) W. B. Walker. The event attract. - Mr. Seara ed four entries and was eventually Mr. Wright 13 won by Mouse (Mr. Maodongall) Mr. Brock
which proved too good for the Mr. Cousons ...212 others.
At the conclusion of the after- 0. M. R. W. noon's sport, the prizes were
Hopson Mr & Mrs Stewart
For .. HAIFAN, from Swatow, on Nov. 5. Bamasy Mrs
Roberts W J
Tromp Mize
Pera, KANCHOW, from Bangkok, on Nov. 5.
Formbrook Hoa H & Mrs WH
For ax, SALANIB, from Cape Town, on Nov. 5.
Jafferres Mr, Mrs & Miss
Per s.. SINKIANG, from Shanghai, on Nov. 6. Dalton Mi
28 31 28 87 27 28 30.85 30 30 23 83 26 28 28 82 29 28 27 82 on Nov. Mr. Lockart... 29 25 26 80 Berwick Mrs E
Total points
A. de Songs, o Bark, b Evans 8 Seme Thompson 4 0.24 0 presented by Lady May, alter Lese 4 percent, for
J. W. Wright, b Braga
J. E. Marley, o Edwards, b
Wood
K. Brayahay, not out... Ng Szo Kwong, o Groes, b
Braga
H
those 10 1 49 0 which Hu Excellency made a few
using
aperture sights
30 27 0 T.A. Loughlin) and the Com-Boore to count...
4 0 44 2mittee for the excellence of the
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Taylor.
Pearce
914
3
0 22 0 brief remaika, expressing special
15
Tharafield 6
Evana Maas
AVA
3 0 38 0 thanks to the Bon, Secretary (Mr.
A
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DEN
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day's arrangements.
32
440
An all-day mitch is being
FOOTBALL.
The Club v. R. §.
H.H. Rumjaho, b Overy Chow Yat Checng, b Braga... D. P. Dizon, o Blark, b Brags W. Gittens, b Braga... D. K. Sammy, b Overy A. E, Goldring, not out
Extras
ETADS Braga Wood
Total
DIS
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To-day's Match at Kowloon.
O played to-day between the K.0.0.
1 and a team representing the Beet
3 of the Colony. The match is being
O played at Kowloon and the scores
2 up to the tiffin interval were
H. K. C. C. Major Robertson, a Pearos, b
Browa
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Manilly Min D'Oliverya Mr&Mra Stubbe
Peran KATORI MAKU, from London,
Long Mr & Mrs A
Petley H W
Chien Too-choy Mr Maodonald & D Cheong Yoo-chon
Mr
Che Tat-ting Mr
& Kn
884
14
Chan Chouk-ping
Mr & Mrs
Downlng Mm GM
670 Dharamdas P
• Mr. Trueman 27 28 19 72
Cornwall.
Gen Min & E Gerkin CJ
Gardner CA Guthormsen 200 500 600
Hoon Mr & Mrs ydı. ydı. yds. Hendy HE
Johnson F Jack W
❤
30 28 32 00
Yoo Kin
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20 32 25 86
Partington Mr HT. Parkes Mi KJ. Parkos Missä. Baway Mine LE Bmith H Swansont TT Stewart Mr & Mrs
AH
Ba# The-song Tan Choo-kang Tan Swee-on Thomson Ber & M
GD
Wallace Rev HF Ward A V
Pora.POLYNESIEN, from Hazwolilnt,
Mr. Stone Mt. Bosch There was a large number of Mr. Cosis ... ... 31 25 27 83 on Nov. spectators at Happy Valley on Mr. Ball 28 29 25 82 Ah Kim
B. D. Evans, o Bird, b Bryant 17 The Clab were the first to awame Mr. Brown... 25 24 16.65 Gims T J. P. Bobinson, run out,
0. M. B. WJ. Stalker, b Bryant...
BOWLING.
400
6. 1 13 1 34
13
1
7 1
19
1
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2 0
6 2
M
2 0 13
Police v. Cralgengower.
Отогу Robinson
W. H. Stapleton, o Mitchell,
Bryant
29 the aggressive, Stalker nearly
b
28 getting the batter of Smith, who
luckily had Coxon to sasist” ́him,|
83 White was very enterprising for 43 the soldiers and most of the|
6 attacks came from him. Hortop
M KERMITE
Ngo Tho
NEVA-
Pelton
Smith
Bag Mi
Tekang Yan-chang
Per am. MAGELLAN, from Ma revillaa,,,
...22
Saturday to witnees the match Mr. Carpenter... 31 26 22 79 Brod De Brayant between the Olab and the Royal Mr, Bogers „24 27 22 73 Blancket Mre Engineers in the first division. Mr. Wheatly
24 27 21 68 Fe nander D
Con Ho chong
Na Van-bah
Bethna
Soore to count,
Lee Yun-Zies 627
Huynk Ta Mr&Mra Hu Tu Lam Tong-wing
Tran Tki
*Mr. Watson 29 15 18 61 | Mesa Ket-saw
*Jonnied out,
Takeda X Tu murs T
Mack Dinb Mr Mr Yop San Miss Ngo Lo-nang
on Nov. 4.
Bailey R
Missala
Benakham
Matsumoto Mix
Barry Mrs ER
Wind
Покана
Nakano K Balakawa Mr & M
Bhobu
Shouton Mi & Ma
WEL
Fakamaines
Takol O
Gamang L
Hamanaka 190
Los Youn 250 Kn Son
J. V. Braga, o Muriel, b Bird F.Syme Thomson, b Bryant ........ 0.
M. M. Mane, Wahl,b Witchell B. P. Thurefield, not cut Craigengower scored a credit P. Kennedy, b Witchell, able victory over the Police by a. E. Green, b Witchall | margin of 55 rupa. Foozes *****
Police:
***
:
3 was a good mats and harramed
5 the Clab defence in na email
6 degree. MoTavish securing the
BILLIARDS.
A match between H. M. Dook-Belara Krs
8 ball, got past the R. E. baoks Extras...... 15 and sentreing to Stalker the ball | yard and Cornwall was began at Chad Dra Kri
was placed nicely in the net, the Police Mess on the 3rd inst.
Tolal...213
Chup
W. Pilt, b Postonji
In the second half, the Club and continued on the 4th. It song Ta-on Alexander, e Grose, b Poston The Rest team is as follows: senis kept the ball rolling and will finish to-night, when the last Cobb Grimmst, a Gross, b Pestonji 23 T. E. Pearce, Captain Dewar, bat for Coxon's timely aid the tie will be played. The scores Fake Matthews, run out
B. N., H. E. Muriel, B.B. Tayler, Olub would have put more" goals to date are som Hollands, a Postonji, b Bouth- R. O. Witchell, Liont, Wahl, in than they did. A corner placed OJ. Bryans, B.N., B.M. Austin, the soldiers in the vicinity of the 5 K. W.Hamilton, E. J. E. Mitchell, Club gol, but an off-side ended 0 BEO, Bird, v be manu the effort. Robinson was in hin
erton
T. King, o Noris, b Pasioɔji Vincent, o Abbas, b. Festonji
Dockyard
Comwall. Slevons 250 Bearze Balligan 143 Dawary Davenport 107
Tajita Tamaghaoli TATION HO
Filiamson Mr &
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