May 4, 1901.3.
In the second class no boat finished within the times. The race will therefore have to be resailed.
LAWN TENNIS. ·
H.K.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
the Chamber of Commerce as to whether the expenditure involved would be justified by the advantage gained.
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the Lights in question at a somewhat higher lower elevation than they were designed for.
200 foot, might perhaps be for all practical purposes as efficient if placed on Green Island Again, D'Aguilar Light, though designed for
at a lesser height and thereby a saving of neither case is it necessary that after the expense in the construction of the tower. In
designed limit of 23 and 14 miles respectively. change these Lights should show to their
2. In their reply of the 10th instant, a copy high water; it will hardly be practicable to Green Island Light is now 95 feet abovs of which I append, they stated that after har. keep it at that height when it is moved to Col. ing obtained the opinion of experts they belinson, where the point on which the buildings The following lawn tennis results were ar-
lieved the advantages would greatly outweigh | stand is higher than 100 feet, rived at on the 27th ult.: Professional Pairs-Ftion of revolving or flash lights for fixed ones the cost, and further suggested the substitu Maitland and H. W. Slade beat H. Pinckney (which the lights it is intended to use are) and F. P. Harrold (6-2, 6-2) ; Double Handicap -J. Hooper and E. H. Hind, 15, beat A. G. Ger provided the cost involved were not excessive. rard and J. E. Lee, 15 (2-6, 6-2, 6'4); A Class gestion by the Acting Harbour Master, who is 3. I attach a copy of a report on this sug- Handicap E. F. Mackay, 4/6, beat H. Pinck- ney, owes 15.8 (6-4, 5-7, 7-5); B Class-C. M. G. further steps in the matter I think it would be in favour of the proposal, but before taking Burnie, scratch, beat Capt. Tulloch (6-3, 6-8). well to consult Captain Rumsey, who is now in I have, &c., D'A. Castro, 15-3, boat F. D. Bain (6-3, 6-4); England. If he is in favour of the substitution ChampionshipP. A. Cox boat A. Humphreys of the lights suggested by Mr. Basil Taylor I (2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2); ^
Messrs. Chance Brothers of Birmingham the have to ask that you will obtain the opinion of makers of the lights, as to the feasibility and cost of converting the lights.
One tie was decided on the 29th ult. in the Single Handicap, B Class, when C. M. Burnie, scratch, beat A. B. Ronse, owes 3/6, (6-1, 6-4).
(Signed) R. Murray RumsbY,
der reply are returned herewith as directed.
Harbour Master, &c., Hongkong. P S.-The enclosures to your letter un.
R. MR.
TRINITY HOUSE. TO THE COLONIAL OFFICE.
The various results on the 30th inst. were:
4. In the meantime I shall submit with the | The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies. -Double Handicap-H. Pinckney and H. W.struction of a new tower, 200 feet above sen
Estimates a sum to cover the cost of the con- ¦ Slade, owe 30.3. best 4. and H. Humphreys, owe 15.1 (6-4, 6-2); Grist and T. S. Smith, ove 15.1, beat C. M. G. Burnie and A. B. Ronse, 3/6 (6-1, 6-4); Championship-F. H. Yeats beat D. G. Cowie (6-3, 6-1, 8-6).
On the lat inst. lawn tennis results were as fol. lows:-A class Handicap-A Humphreys, owes 2/6, beat E. F. Mackay, '4/6, (6-2, 7-5); Double Handicap-T. S. Smith and E. J. Grist, owe 15.1, beat J. Hooper and E. H. Hinds, 15 (6-3, 6-4): Championship - P. A Cox beat F. H. Yeats (0-6, 6-2, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3).
On the 2nd inst. lawn tennis results were :- Professional Pairs-G. F. Mackay and P. A. Cor beat T. S-Smith ind E. J. Grist (6-4, 10-8); Double Handicap -E. G. Barrett and F. H. Yeats, one 2/6, beat H. Pinckney and H. W. Slade (6-3, 6-1).
Yesterday's lawn tennis result was :-A. class Handicap-P. A. Cox, owes 16, beat Rev. F. Johnson, 15 (7-5, 7-5).
level, on Green Island, to take the D'Aguilar Light.
work of shifting the Green Island Light to
3. I do not propose
recommend that the Cape Collinson should be proceeded with next Kowloon Point is probably not now necessary. year; and the placing of the Collinson Light at
could be sold, and it might be well to ascertain If it is not found to be necessary the light from Messrs (hance whether it would be worth sending the apparatus to England for sale or whether they would allow the Government any thing for it.-I have, &c,
HENRY A. BLAKE, Governor.
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MR. CHAMBERLAIN TO H E. THE GOVERNOE.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. ¦ honour to transmit to you
LONG BANGE CUP AND SPOONS. Undernoted are the bast soores made in this competition on Saturday. The handicap wen are well in evidence-why do they not enter for the cup? They always have a better chance than the scratch men. Let us see a proper sporting spirit "Never venture, never win." This is Mr. Cramer's second win in this enp: 700 800 Handi- To- yards. yards. cap.
tal. Mr. F. Penning 42 44 10 96 * Mr. J. J. Andrews. 43
10 94 Mr. J. Devney
15 94
93
41 39 40
3
Mr. J. H. Varcoe
41
32
+ Mr. J. Cramer
48
43
Mr. C: Cameron
38
37
90
Sergt. Inst. Wake
43
Mr. J. Pidgeon
44
44
Q.M.S. Wallace, R.E. 42
44
Mr. A. Mackenzie 45
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40
39
Mr. D. McLennan”. 46
* Winners of spoons. † Winner of cup.
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REMOVAL OF CAPE D'AGUILAR LIGHT.
the
The following is the most important part of correspondence published in the Goicite with reference to the proposed removal of Cape D'Aguilar Light to Green Island :-
H.E. THE GOVERNOR TO ME. CHAMBERLAIN,
Government House, Hongkong, 25th August, 1900. Sir, I have the honour to forward copy of an extract from the Harbour Master's report for the year 1892, in which he originally suggested the improvement in lighting the approaches to this harbour by the interchange of the lights referred to. The estimated cost of removing Cape d'Aguilar Light to Green Island and the latter light to Cape Collinson having been as certained to be $5,600 and $7,000 respectively, owing to the necessity of reconstructing the towers at both places to make them suitable for the lights which were designed for different elevations; as is shown in the attached paper of descriptive particulars, I took the opinion of
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Downing Street,
1st February, 1901. Sir-With reference to your despatch No. 390 of the 25th August last. relating to the proposed improvement in lighting the ap- proaches to harbour of Hongkong I have the copy of correspon- dence on the subject, as noted in the margin.
2. Messrs. Chance Bothers anticipate no diffi- culty in converting the Cape D'Aguilar and Green Island Lights from fixed to occulting lights. They have pointed out that the appar- atus which they supplied for Green Island in 1874 was supplied with a set of condensing prisms, which they presume will not be used when it is transferred to Cape Collinson.
3. Messrs. Chance Brothers have in prepara- tion a drawing, which will be transmitted direct to you by the Crown Agents for the Colonics when it is received, with the purpose of ensur ing that the dimensions are furnished correctly. 4. The firm are unable to make any offer for the gun-metal portion of the Cape Collinson light, except at scrap price; and they presume as good a price could be obtained in Hongkong as in England. The apparatus has been in use for 25 years, and the optical portion is there. fore probably slightly discoloured, and for this
reason unsaleable.
5. It does not appear that any vota or the construction of a new tower on Green Island has been placed on the 1901 Estimates; and it will, therefore, be necessary to take a vote in Council, if it is decided to accept Messrs. transfer and conversion of the lights-I Chance Brothers' offer and proceed with the have, etc.,
› J. CHAMBERLAIN,
CAPTAIN MURRAY RUMSEY'S OPINION;
Thornghill, Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, 13th October, 1900. receipt of your letter with enclosures dated 9th Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the instant on the subject of the Hongkong Lights, desiring my views upon a suggestion by the Acting Harbour Master thereon.
can be fitted with a flashing or occulting ar
I am of opinion that if the Lights in question rangement at no very great cost it would be an advantage, and I consider that the intervals proposed by Mr. Taylor are suitable, ang mga
obtained from Trinity House as to any practical I would like to suggest that an opinion be disadvantage which might result from placing
Trinity House... London, E.C.. 10th November, 1900. -
ed ultimo, forwarding copy of correspondence Sir, I am directed by the Elder Brethren to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated relative to the lighting of the approaches to the Harbour of Hongkong.
Elder Brethren have given the matter their mation of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that the In reply I am to acquaint you, for the infor-
careful consideration, and are of opinion that it of the approaches to Hongkong if Commander would be a decided improvement to the lighting. Rumsey's proposals as to Green Island and Cape Collinson were
carried out, would therefore recommend that a new tower They be erected un Green Island adjacent to the present one, and the disused lantern and apparatus from Cape D'Aguilar fitted therein, the focal plane of the light to be 110 feet above high water, so that it may have a range of visibility of 16 miles, and they are further of opinion that the light should be onculting, giving one occultation of three seconde duration every 20 seconds.
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They also recommend that the Fourth Order : . Lantern and Apparatus now in use at Green Island be transferred to Cape Collinson, and a new structure erected there for the purpose, adjacent to the present building, the focal plane of the light to be the same as at present, viz., about 200 feet, and the Elder Brethren are of opinion that this light also should be occulting, giving one occultation of three seconds duration every ten seconds.
In reply to your enquiry as regards the elevation of the lights, I am to state that for practical purposes their effect will not be im. paired if exhibited at the heights named above.
If it is decided to adopt the suggestion as to the lights being occulting, I am to request that this may be stated when the requisition for the supply of the necessary machinery is made.
The original documents accompanying your letter are returned herewith as requested. -I am, &c.,
(Signed) CHAS. A. KENT. The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.
MESSES. CHANCE'S ESTIMATES.
4th December 1900. CAPU D'AGUILAR FIRST ORDER LIGHT,
Fixed Light into an Occulting Light, to pro- Oconlting gear for changing the present
duce occultations at intervals to be decided upon, comprising :-Clockwork complete, with driving chain, and sparè chain, lead driving weights, snatch block and back balance chain, sheet-iron dropping cylinder, over-head gear springs, chaing brackets, adjustable clip brackets, bushed brackets for overhead gear, spiral springs, two spare chain pulleys, one pawl for crank disc spare chains, two spare spare double-ended lever, one spare trigger, spare screws, &c.
To be set up and fested in our Works Packed and delivered f.o.b. in London for the sum of £150 (One hundred and thirty pounds
GE, EN ISLAND FJURTH ORDER LIGHT. Occulting Gear, &c., exactly above. Packed and delivered fo.b. in London for pounds). the sum of £125 (One hundred and twenty Ave
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