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November 4, 1897.]
THE CASE OF MR. C. OSMUND.
THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S DECISION, On the 1st November a telegram was re- ceived from the Secretary of State for the Colonies conveying his decision in the case of Mr. C. Osmund, late first clerk in the Registrar-General's office, who was in August last called upon by the Executive Council to resign on a reduce pension. The Secretary of State, to whom the matter was referrod, has de- plined to accept the resignation and directs Mr. Osmund's dismissal from the public service and the forfeiture of his pension. Mr. Osmund had been in receipt of a sustentation allowance up to the end of September, but this has now been withdrawn.
THE WEST YORKS
AT HOME."
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Mrs. Clarke Miss Hancock
Mrs. Murray Rumsey
Palmer Long
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Miss M. Holland
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J. Holland
B. Jackson
D. Jackson
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LADIES' NOMINATION RACE-Pouies to be held by mafoos. Gentlemen to stand by their ponies, run 25 yds. to their Nominators with sealed envelopes containing an arithmetical problem. Ladies to solve problem and write answer on paper, which riders will carry back to their ponies, mount, and ride once round the course, First past the post with correct answer to win. Two prizes.
Nominated by Mrs. Palmer
Mr. D. Landale Col. Gordon
Miss Carrington
Mrs. Ritchie
31
May
Mrs. Gedge
17
C. W. Gordon
C. Platt
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J. Deverell
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A. A. W. Cpencer
W. Gibson...
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G. Potts
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L. Ingpen
Mrs. Wise
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Capt. Burney
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Phillips Berger
Lient. Wardle, R.N. Dr. F. Clark
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Murray Rumsey ( Phillips
Mmlle Vantier
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Long-
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Miss B. Jackson Mrs. A. Clarke Langhorne Mr. V. A.Lawford, R.N. Holland GENTLEMEN'S NOMINATION RICKSHA RACE, -150 yds. straight. Gentlemen to pull lady in ricksha. Two prizes.
On the 27th October Colonel Gordon and the Mr. R. F. Drury officers of the West Yorkshire Regiment gave an "At Home" at the Polo Ground, the enter tainment provided taking the form of a gymk- hana. A very large number of residents ac- cepted the invitation, amongst those present being His Excellency the Governor, Sir Willisin Robinson, G.C.M.G. The pro- gramme was a paaticularly good one, each event containing a very interesting feature. Perhaps the most unique competition was that in which the gentlemen pulled the ladies in 'rickshas. The coolies who surrounded the ground and admired the strength and fleetness of the gentlemen had a most striking lesson in the art of pulling a 'ricksha, although if the public 'richsha's went the speed attained during yesterday's race the coolies would perhaps be summoned for furious running. Mr. Worsley was first and His Excellency the Governor's popular A.D.C. was last but by no means least, During the afternoon the band of the West Yorkshire Regiment played several selections of music. The following are the results :- POLO BALL RACE. To bit a polo ball once up the ground through goal posts, and back again through the other goal posts. through the second goal posts to win. prizes.
Capt. Phillips
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Burney...
Mr. E. C. Creagh
W. Gibson
39
11
A. A. W. Spencer
C. Platt
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C. W. Gordon....
D. Landale
37
G. Potts
Miss Brooke
Mrs. Kirch Mrs. Langhorne Mrs. Palmer
Mrs. Murray Rumsey
Mrs. Wise...
Mrs. C. S. Gordon Mrs. Ritchie Mrs. Leigh
Nominated by Mr. F. Worsley
Mr. Gibson Capt. Mould Capt. Phillips Mr. J. Deverell
Mr. C. Platt Mr. C. Ryall Mr. J. McKie ...Mr. De Vitrè
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his steadiness whilst the R.N. hit was of con- siderable use to his side. Ward joined Has tings and by hard hitting mostly on the leg side scored 30 (seven fours and two singles) out of 40 before being well taken in the long field by Langhorne off Ryall, who, on each occasion on which he was commissioned to bowl, effected the separation of batsmen. The next to go was Hastings, yorked by le fils du regiment. The retiring batsman had played a hard hit innings of 67, including a fine 6 and a 5 which ricochetted off the head of a passing native on to the parade ground. Barring a chance at the wicket, his cricket was sound and gave promise of even better performances. With Anton and Mait- land together and both not showing much re- spect for the bowling, an additional 40 runs was quickly put on before Anton, who had twice hit the ball out of the ground, fell to a brilliant catch by Ryall at point. Cox, another clear eyed hitter, partnered Maitland and rans again came apace till the second century was reached, when the P and O man was had by Moberley in the long field for a dashing if not correct 17. This made 200 for 5 wickets, a very rosy state of affairs, which, however, began to fade away whep Maitland at 217 was taken by Johnston with a fell judged catch off Ryall's trundling. which looked easy but had in it an Maitland allurement which proved fatal. batted as only he himself dare and can and showed pleasing signs of a return to his form of a few years ago: adsit omen.
The rest of the team gave but slight trouble and we need only record the very fine catch by which Lang- horn got rid of Mast and the farcical manner in which the last batsman ran himself out, Ryall's bowling was the most successful owing chiefly to the rashness of certain batsmen, whilst the Colonel shewed excellent form behind the sticks. Next morning, after five minutes' batting overnight, Col. Gordon and Dyson faced the attack of Smith and Hastings. The former bowler was keeping a good length and soon had the A.P.D. representative smartly caught by Arthur. Campbell, who succeeded, was clearly not at home and was not long before being bowled in lashing out in a manner quite unusual with him. Vallings, who came next, looked to have played himself in when he had the mis- fortune to return a hanging ball to the bowler. His successor, young Gordon, was not at home at all, and, after being shockingly missed at third man off Smith, was bowled by Hastings with an avenging yorker. Langhorne played Miss Potts...
Mr. G. Potts steadily awhile but could not at last resist having Miss Carrington
Mr. L. Wodehouse a baug at Smith with fatal results. But in be- SIAMESE TWIN RACE.-To be ridden in pairs tween the dismissal of the last two batsmen
each holding one end of a tape 18 inches long.
came the unfortunate termination of the gallant Once round the course. First pair past the
Colonel's innings marked by sound batting and post to win. Letting go tape disqualifies. lots of go. A coolie who was fielding as a No crossing of reins or other means of keep-substitute had been brought round to forward ing the ponies together allowed. Two prizes. Mr. E. Creagh and Mr. W, Gibson
First
Two
Mrs. Trevelyan
Mrs. Phillips
EGG & SPOON BICYCLE RACE FOR LADIES.---
Ladies to take up spoon with egg in it before mounting. 150 yds. straight. First prize presented by the Senior Subalterns.
Miss B. Jackson
M. Holland
Hancock
J. Holland
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D. Jackson
Mrs. Murray Rumsey
St
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Palmer Long
POT POURRI RACE.-Owner of last pony to win. Rider of first pony to get second prize. Rider of last pony to stand rider of second pony a dinner. Lots to be drawn for mounts. No whips or spurs allowed.
Capt. Barry Drew
Mr. C. Platt
Dr. Clark owes Mr. Creagh One Dinner.
Mr. D. Landale.
G. Potts
R. Isacke
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E. C. Creagh
33
W. Gibson
A. A. W. Spencer V. A. Lawford, R.N
C. W. Gordon
F. P. Worsley
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P. L. Ingpon
Captain Mould...
39
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Burney... Phillips...
Lieut. Wardle, R.N... LADIES' SLOW BICYCLE RACE.-Riders not to touch the ground and to start mounted. 100 yds. straight. Last past the post to win. First prize presented by the Junior Subal terns.
Mrs. A. A. Clarke
Miss Gordon
Miss B. Jackson...Mr.
Miss Hancock
Miss Matthews.
Mr. Pellew
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Mr. D. Landale
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Lieut. Wardle, R.N.
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Mr. C. W. Gordon
0
0
Mr. L. Ingpen
0
0
0
V. A. Lawford, R.N.
Mr. W. A. Matthews
Capt. Phillips and Mr. Platt
Mr. R. Isacke and Mr. F. P. Worsley
Mr. Moberly and Capt. Berger
Dr. F. Clark
Mr. A. W. Spencer and Mr. C. W. Gordon Mr. V. A. Lawford and Mr P. L. Ingpen... Mr. D. Landale and Mr. P. Cox ... Capt. Burney and Mr. A. F. Stewart
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. V. GARRISON,
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square leg, a manœuvre unobserved, we fear, by the batsman who played a ball straight to the fieldsman, who took a straight shy at the wicket and put an end to an excellent exhibition. Johnston who was now in settled down to one; of his correct and confident displays. After the R.A-had left, Howard took the vacant place and should have been stumped second ball and 0caught at the wicket next ball. With this piece of ill luck for the Club tiffin intervened, the telegraph board showing 6 for 86. Upon re- suming at 2 p.m. Johnston and Howard both batted well and it looked as if the let off before tiffin was going to cost the Club dearly. Hastings, however, sent Howard a beauty which Ever since the birth of the H.K.C.C. the two beat him in length and break and just removed matches a season played u....er the above head-the leg bail, a ball to be proud of by all con- ing have constituted the leading engagements in local cricket. For a long series of years the victory rested mainly with the club, but of late years the increase in the Garrison and the claims of business have put the competing elevens on more even terms. Upon searching the records of the last two seasons, we find that in each season the result was one victory apiece. The match under review was played on 29th and 30th October, in brilliant if hot weather and both sides had almost their full strength. Speaking generally, the present game was marked by weak bowling, much dashing hitting, some steady play, a large number of good long field catches, fair ground fielding, and intense
keenness.
Batting first on a medium pace wicket, the Club, represented by Hastings and Smith, made a good start with 62 for the first wicket. Of this the captain made 12 only, but
cerned. This made 7 for 107, when Moberley came to the rescue. Taking no liberties, he and Johnston played sterling cricket which was teminated ly an unfortunate decision which caused the Surgeon Lt. Col's. retirement to every one's regret at a time when his nerve was gradually putting a different complexion on the game. As on many previons occasions in Hong- kong Johnston had shewn rare mettle and staff at a pinch and we heartily congratulate him on bis 38 and trust his steadiness at a crisis may prove infectious, unless too many of us are already inoculated against such a pleasant com plaint. Tith Davis in and anxious, we expect, to hit, Mey continued to defy the bowlers. Smith and Hastings, on whom the burden of the bowling bad already fallen, them displaced Mackenzie and Mast, and the end soon came, as Davis was caught at the wicket and Moberley's
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