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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS, AND
Alexander
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Overs. Mds. Runs. Wides. N.B. Wkts..
9 52
22
18! 7
46.
9 1
29
+
4- 1
13
3
15'
10
2
3
FOOTBALL,
he fisted behind save
3
[February 6, 1895
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
At a general meeting, held on Thursday at 5.30 p.m. at the Hongkong Hotel, the following report submitted by the Hon. Secretary (Major G. K. Moore) was adopted :-
"In presenting the annual report for 1894, the Secretary is pleased to be able to state that the Association is in a satisfactory condition. A few members have resigned but more new mem. bers have joined. The number shown by the printed list at the commencement of the year was 132; it is now 150, although the S. L. I. have jast left.
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The Easter Meeting was better attended than in former years; the prizes were better, and the Hongkong Regiment again supported the meeting with great keonness. By the courtesy of the officer commanding S.L.I. the marking was efficiently and economically carried out. The championship was won by Major Eyton, 1st Shropshire Regiment.
Four cups were won during the year at the weekly competitions. One for the highest aver age with Martini-Henry Rifle in the Interport mander Ashe, R.N., with Mr. E. C, Shepherd Trial Competition. This was won by Com.
a good second.
The Long Range Cup started in August, 1893, was won by Mr. Mann in June, 1894. The Short Range Cup started in 1893 was won by Commander Asto, February, 1894. The Short Range Cup started in February, 1894, was won by Mr. G. C: Hayward in June, 1894.
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Au extra meeting was held in autumn. The Championship was won by Mr. J. A. Strick, 1st Shropshire Regt."
Mr. H. E. Wodehouse, C.M.G., was elected President for the present year, and the following gentlemen to serve on the Committee:-Messrs. Ford, E. Robinson, F. Smyth, W. Stewart, T. Jackson, E. C. Shepherd, Iuspectors Mann and Watson, Sergt. Gillies, Capt. Palmer, Major Moore, Major Wrottesley, Capt. Rettallick, an officer of the Rifle Brigade, and an officer of the
Navy. Major Moore was elected Hon. Secre- tor Manu Assistant Hon. Secretary.
On Saturday the first meeting between the Lee Club and the Rifle Brigade came off on the Lysley Cricket Ground and resulted after a full and in- Weller teresting day's cricket in a win for the Club by Saunderson 47 runs on the first innings. Though individual Barton.. members of the Rifle's team have played on the ground before, this was the first opportunity that has offered of judging of the strength of the regiment as a whole and keen cricketers may HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB v. THE NAVY. rejoice in the reflection that they may look for-
By a quarter to five on Thursday afternoon a ward again to the days when the Club considerable number of spectators was assembled | The Regiment will be опе of the most in the Happy Valley to witness the return interesting fixtures of the season! Upon the match between the two above teams. The Navy present occasion the Club was well represented, kicked off and visited their opponents' head though there were some noticeable absentees; on quarters, but a loug kick from. Thresher placed the other hand we believe the Rifles will play the Club on the aggressive, but after a little stronger a little later in the season. Sercombe play the ball went behind. A good run up the Smith having arranged, in his usual courteous field and an excellent centre by Shelford and obliging way, for the visitors to take first sent the ball right in front of the Club's innings, Saunderson and Sergt. Burton opened goal and a smart shot had to be thrown the defence on behalf of the Rifle Brigade. out by Sharp. The ball was returned' im- Up to a certain point all went well with mediately to him by an opponent, and in order the batting side, as although Saunderson had to
Nothing came to retire for 9 the score stood at 102 for of the corner and play became now very evenly 3 wickets when the tiffin bell rang. Upon divided, Thresher playing an excellent game as resuming operations, however, a complete change back and Ezekiel preventing all danger by the came over the aspect of the game, and the successful way in which he, when unable to get seven remaining wickets only put on 25 runs, the at the ball, took the man. At half-time noth- whole side being disposed of for 127, an anexing had been scored. After an interval of pected and on a good wicket a quite inexplicable five minutes a tug of war commenced, both sides occurrence. Knox carried out his bat for 36 made doing their utmost to prevent a draw. The Club in excellent style, whilst Sergt. Burton con.
now commenced to press and several times were tributed a freely bit 36 before he succumbed to on the point of scoring, but although on these one of Firth's deliveries. The latter bowled with occasions it seemed as if something might be excellent judgment throughout, whilst Shelford, obtained, so greatly harassed were they who who was put on late in the innings, claimed attempted to shoot, that the ball never reached 4 wickets for 13. The innings of the Club the desired enclosure. Pratt, helped by his other was chiefly noticeable for the stand made by back, Sweeting, eventually cleared, and the Beade and E. W. Maitland, who got together Navy caused the Club to kick out. Pressing when the score stood at 2 for 37 and raised it by again they obtained a corner, which although careful cricket to 106 before the latter was well excellently placed failed to be of service. When caught by Alexander off Sergt. Burton's bowl- the whistle blow neither side had scored, one of ing. The retiring batsman had made two or the best matches of the season thus ending in a three rather "uppish" strokes, but his innings draw. Every point of the game was watched by was of great value to his side, as was that of the on-lookers with much interest and enthutary, Capt. Palmer Hon. Treasurer, and Iuspcc- Reade, who had to return to the Pavilion short-siasm, and any fiue piece of play was heartily ly after for guiding one of Lysley's into the applauded. | hands of short slip! The only other batsman to offer any serious resistance to the bowling was From a spectacular point of view the match Campbell, who made 27 before he was easily of Monday between the Hongkong Football caught and bowled by the Rides' new bob- Club and the Navy was eminently pleasing. bery bowler. Lowson, who is unfortunately The passing of the two teams was superior to still rather a poor thing." did not bat anything that has been seen before during this and the innings closed for 174, Sergt. Bur-season. The ground was not exactly velvety ton(rather slow left hand) was the most as regards its softness, but as both teams Enccessful bowler, with 3 wickets for 10 runs, played a gentle and careful game its condition not of much importance. For the but the brunt of the bowling fell upon Lysley was
minutos tho Navy worked and Private Lee. The fielding of the Rifles first
the ball by a succession of scrimmages right was very close and smart, aud in favourable con- trast to that of the Club; the sticks were down to the goal line, and it required all very well looked after, whilst Lysley's catch the skill of their opponents to keep them back. that got rid of Smith was really brilliant. The successful way in which the Navy heeled Going in for the second time in a failing light the ball out of the scrimmage conduced much Knox and Sergt. Burton carried the score to 50 to their success in getting up the field. The fury for 1 wicket before the bell rang for the suspen- of this ouset having passed off, the Club forced sion of hostilities. By the courtesy of Major the ball to return, until at length they
aithfull and the Officers of the Hongkong Re- were in the Navy's twenty-five. Here a high ||We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions giment the band played a pleasing selection of kick landed the ball on the goal line and the Club running up endeavoured to bring it to music during the afternoon.
RIFLE BRIGADE.
rest. After a few short kicks, however, it passed into touch in goal. Half time arrived with no 13 score. Re-starting, the weight of the Club be-
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS. gan to tell; moreover their passing became SIR,-I have to thank you for explaining in very dodgy, the passing back especially being your leading article published this morning that very perplexing to their opponents. Potts in forwarding the memorial with reference to 00 several occasions by Sheer strength the above mentioned Ordinance to the press forced the ball up, though much impeded before it was signed and sent in to the Govern- by his adversaries' tackling. Anton also ment there was no wish on the part of the pro- made several . good
rau runs and
round moters to disregard conventional and official those who attempted to stop him in good style. courtesy. As, however, you refer to “a mis Shelford for the Navy gave a temporary respite statement which occurs in the second paragraph Overs. Mds, Runs. Wides. N.B. Wkts. by passing out, which was continued in such a and which strikes a false note at the outset," way that his side reached the other end of the I think it only fair to point out that while ad- field. But the holder running into touch en-mitting the technical inaccuracy of the second abled the Club to rally and save disaster. A paragraph, it is scarcely fair to say that it strikes few minutes before time arrived Edwards and
a "false note." Cameron eluding their opponents by kieking from one to the other were enabled to score a try. Ma theson took the kick, but did not convert. No thing further was scored, so that the Club left the field winners by one try to nil.
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FIRST INNINGS.
L. T. B. Saunderson, b Firtli
Bergt, Burton, b Firth
C. W. Knox, not out
B. Alexander, b Firth
Second INNINGS. 9 b Firth
38 not out..........
36 not out.
J. H. Thresher, b Shelford
0
C. V. Percival, b Firth
11
B. Power, b Shelford...
13
J. L. Lysley, b Shelford.............
13
G. Paley, c Campbell. b Shelford...
0
Pte. Weller, c and b Firth
D
Pto. Loe
0
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BOWLING ANALYSIS.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Firth
Watson
28 9 13
62
8 23
Lowson
5 2
6
E. W. Maitland
2
13
Smith
1
3
Shelford
5 1
13
E. W. Maitland, c Alexander, b Burton
41
A. 8. Anton, b Leo
8
C.M. Firth, e Lee. b Lysley
14
Burg-Major Reade, o Lee, b Lysley.
41
G. D. Campbell, H.K R., c and b Alexander
27
F. Maitland, b Lee .....................
T. Shelford, R.N., lbw, b Burton
14
T. S. Smith, c Lysley, b. Leo...........
11
B. P. Sheldon, not out
0
J. G. Watson, d Alexander, b Burton.............
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G
3
30
4
50
few
We (Mercury) have received news from New- chwang by letter, stating that the Chinese have succeeded in poisoning the water used by the Japanese, and that many are sick and dying lin consequence.
The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the late President, Colonel Jerrard.
There was a good attendance of members at the weekly competition on Saturday. The Cup was won by Sapper Pritchard and the Spoons by Major Wrottesley. Surgeon-Major Westcott, Captain Palmer, and Lieut. Staveley. following are the best scores:-
Name..
The
500 600 To. H'cap G. yards. yards. tal. points. total.
10......67
Sap. Pritchard, R.E... 27 Mjr. Wrottesley, R.E. 31 Sur..Major Westcott.
Lt. C. B. Staveley, R.B. Capt. Palmer, O.S D... Mr. Rosevere, R.N. Mr. Rutter
30
57
24
55
4......59
30
23 53
6......59
31
19
50
6.
30
19
49
6..... 55
24
19 43
8..... 51
..51
28 11 39 12.
CORRESPONDENCE.
expressed by our Correspondents.]
THE CLOSED HOUSES AND INSANI- TARY DWELLINGS ORDINANCE,
1894,
In your leader of the 25th December last concerning the debate on the new Health Bill, which you stated was one of the most important and interesting that had taken place in the Legislative Council for some years, and after saying that the time had arrived when it was necessary to deal effectively with the conflicting interests of property owners and the community generally, you spoke of the compensation for houses closed during epidemic becoming possi- bly a severe strain upon the colony and said,
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