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brought an action for damages against the defendants before the American Consul aud two assessors at Chefoo, and claimed 8,000 taels on the whole cargo.. The hearing occupied eight days, and judgment was latterly entered for the defendants, with costs. Subsequent to the action at Chefoo, the plaintiff's endeavoured to get the master of the vessel to sign a general average bond, and it was upon his refusal to do so that the present action was taken!
Mr. Pollock moved for the discharge of the writ on the ground that the Court here had no jurisdiction. He spoke at length in support of his argument, quoting from several authori- ties.
Mr. Sharp contended that the Court had jurisdiction in the matter, inasmuch as the breach, consisting in the denial of the captain to sign an average boud, occurred within this Colony.
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On the application of Mr. Sharp, who wished for time to enable him to reply fully to the arguments raised by Mr. Pollock. is Lordship adjourned the hearing until Friday morning at ten o'clock.
Thursday. 24th October,
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
attaining the est possible results. Dorehill and Doctor were the only successful bowlers. The Major had his usual bid lack in just missing the stumps and in dropped catches, but he pegged away untiringly and bowled well. Doctor again bothered th batsmen, and there was a marked decrease in the number of loose balls to leg. Smith fielded badly and was altogether off in his bowling: nor was his batt- ing later on an improvement on his other work. He will have to improve greatly to stand any chance of inclusion in the local X in No- rember. Hooper worked hard in the field, where he is a much improved man.
The President's side began to bat (?) about 3 pm.. and was expected to top the score of 163 made by Cox's men; but this expectation was not fulfilled. Preedy, Mackenzie and Dixon proved too good, and dismissed a fairly strong batting XII for a paltry 64! The start of the innings was remarkable for an epidemic of dropped catches. Preedy being the chief sufferer. This initial defect, however, did not make much difference, as the ball entirely overcame the bat throughout; in fact, Clifton Brown was the only man who could deal with the bowling. If it was a catch, then Preedy brilliantly held Frank- lin off his own bowling: he also smartly ran out Lee, whose wicket was put down in the most approved style. Mackenzie bowled Burnie with a clinker, and Kriekenberk brought off two good catches. The ground fie'ding was excel·
BEFORE HIS HONOUR T. SERCOMBE SMITH. lent, at least one half the side shining in this
ACTING PUISNE JUDGÉ.
H. F. CARMICHAEL t
A. RAYMOND.
This was a case in which H. F. Carmichael, liquidator of Carmichael & Co., Limited, sued A. Raymond, mister mariner. Hongkong, for the sum of $576.19, due for goods sold and delivered.
Defendant did not appear.
Mr. C. D. Wilkinsou, solicitor, who appeared for the plaintiff, stated that goods were soll to the defendant in the years 1898 and 1899 to the extent of 8576 19. That account was still unpaid and still due,
Judgment for the plaintiff was given with
costs.
CRICKET.
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respect and Howard judged Burke nicely in the long field. Behind the stumps, Goldring was an effective substitute for Arthur. In view of the prime necessity of having our wicket- keeper in good practice for the forthcoming struggle, we hope that Arthur's services will be regularly available, and are certain that the sporting firm of J. M. & Co. will help the Club and the Colony in this matter.
In a minority of 99 and under the rule that in a one day's match the side which is in a minority of 60 runs shall follow on, at 1.10 p.m. the President's side entered on a second batting venture and made a much better show. Doctor manifested great patience and defence, but hit when the right ball came along. His 24 not out revealed that he is a good deal more than a bowler and can keep up his end by sound, non. very useful quality. aggresive cricket, a Burnie batted attractively, but was trap. ped into making his fatal stroke to square leg. PRESIDENT'S XII e. нON. SECRETARY'S XII.
Clifton Brown asain batted well, but with more In ideal cricketing weather, but not upon-an vigour, for things were going better. In the dusk, Dorehill had a few balls and then was ideal wicket. the Hon. Secretary's side began to bat at 11.30a.m., on Saturday last, leading ridiculously umpired out. The ball which hit off with Maitland and Kriekenbeck, both of the top of the stumps from a well-aimed throw whom were in good fettle. It looks as if ̈F.M." in by Howard, passed behind his back, and It was crnel luck were not going to disappoint us after all. for yet the verdict was adverse! he played one of his own games, baffling alike and probably a trifl- annoying, more particularly
If he can keep in to bowler and fieldsman.
as it was the sequel to another equally nujustifi. practice, his batting, and his fielding at point.able decision which occurred the week before
The in the case of the same batsman. should ensure him his place in the XI. bowling was changed at 25, but it was not till 43 that the 22nd B. I. man was held by his brother officer in the deep field. Dyson, who succeeded. batted freely from the start, being well taken in the end by Burke. If Dyson is here in November, shall be surprised he toes not help the Colony, with the cricket of which he has been intimately and successfully connected for several years, He is exemplary in his attendance at the nets, is one of the soundest bats in the Colony, is used to playing in good matches and is a safe catch in the country. After he had left,
We
four wickets fell for 16 runs and things looked healthy at tiffin-time with 6 wickets down for 96. Dixon, who had the misfortune to be run out, batted correctly, and, as he can field and bowl, is probably the most promising civilian recruit of the season. He has all the makings of a fine cricketer, and we shall watch his future performances with much interest. After tiffin, Mackenzie and Rotherham made a stand which yielded 34 runs. The former is, on present form, a greatly improved all-round cricketer. His innings contained a variety of good strokes, and, later on in the day, his bowling was excellent. He will forgive us for saying that he should abdicate his position. in the slips, and field, say, at short leg. because he is evidently unused to that position, which should be filled by men such as Dorehill or Smith or Preedy and others who are accustomed to field there. This, not by way of cavilling, but by way of
His Excellency the Governor spent most of the afternoon on the ground and took keen and encouraging interest in the play.
This Saturday, two sides chosen by the Selection committee. and captained by Major Dorehill and Major Dyson, will try conclusions and it is very desirable that all invited to play should make an effort to accept the invitation and to be on the ground in good time. Can't that precious half-hour of good light between 11 and 11.30 a.m. be saved? The two minutes rule was better observed last Saturday: we mark this with pleasure: but there is still great deficiency in backing up at the wickets and in running
between wickets.
[October 26, 1001.
not be influenced by the views of anonymous prognosticators. We don't doubt that many of our readers have already made up numerous lists from time to time, only to be discarded for a fresh list. As a problem in permutations and combina- tions, the process is amusing and interesting, DO doubt. On the whole we think that the follow. ing
but no! We can't go back on what we have written above, nor trespass on the functions of others, and we won't go so far even as to divulge whether we think our "Veteran" is worth his. place correspondent either for cricket, lawn tennis, golf, or marbles !
Appended are the score and analysis:-
SECRETART's X11.
F. Maitland, b Doctor
....-37
Lt. Krickenbeck, 22nd B.I., e Burke, b.
Dorebill
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24
Major Dyson, A.P.D., c Burke, h Dorchill 23 Lt. Ross, R.N, b Doctor
Com, Woollcombe, R.N., b Doctor
W. E. Dixon, run out
A. Mackenzie, e and b Dorehill
Capt. Rotherham, R.W.F.. 1.b.w., b.
Morrison
P. A. Cox, b Dorehill
Pte. Preedy, not out ..
P. W. Goldring, b Doctor
Extrus
Total
First Innings.
2
7
31
12
11
11
.163
PRESIDENT's XII.
Second Innings.
Dyson, b Dixon
0
Capt Cadogan, RW.F
T
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e Kriekenbeck, b Preedy 9
Sercombe Smith. Maitland, b Preedy C. M. G. Burnie, b Mac-
kenzie
b Preedy Major Dorchill, R.A.. b
Mackenzie C. S. P. Franklin. R.N.,
e and b Preedy
Lt. Clifton Brown, K.N.,
Lt. Burke, 22nd B.I., e
Howard, b Preedly
J. Hooper, st Goldring.
b Dixon
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e Ross, b Dyson
21
20
c and by Kriekenbeck 19
7
run out...
3
1
6
8
1
Capt. Clapham, R.A.. c
Kriekenbeck, b Preedy 3 J. E. Lee, run out M. J. Doctor, not out S.-B. S. Morrison, b Dixon 0
Extras
Doctor Morrison Smith Dorebill
Total
U not ont
3
24
2
64 Total
78
BOWLING ANALYSIS. SECRETARY'S XII,
48
0. M.
R.
WY.
18.3 2
+
8
2
22 1
7
1
21
22 2 61
PRESIDENT'S XII.
First Innings.
Second Innings.
0.
M. R.
W.
0.
R.
W.
Preedy
16
5 31
6
6
1
16
Mackenzie Dixon Woollcombe
12
4 26
2
5 1 8
3.1 1
4
2
5
15 1
5
5 1 8
6.4 1 1
23
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Cox Dyson Krickenbeck
H.M.S. TAMAR
V. H.K.C C. XI.
An interesting and well contested match took place the same afternoon on the Naval Cricket Ground, Happy Valley, between H.M.S. The Tamar Tumar and a H.K.Č.Č. Eleven. batted first, sending in Good and Knight, who were not separated until 25 runs had been red. The innings, however, closed for 57. The Club then lost five wickets for 4 runs, but owing to the steady play of Messrs. Grimble Refreshments were kindly provided by (23) and Lowe (21) the Club eventually won by H.M.S. Tamar. We hope to hear of a return
3 runs.
The selection committee has noted the names of about 20 gentlemen who will be asked to come daily to the ground to engage in special practice, starting to-day. The proposal is to have only a back net. so that scope may be match being played shortly. afforded for practising wicket-keeping and fielding. Overs will be bowled, and each man will have 10 minutes at the wickets, with a properly placed field on the qui vive.
see.
An evening contemporary has, we ublished the names of il good men and trued who, in its opinion, might represent the Colony. This, we cannot but think, is prema- ture.
It may be an alluring speculation to prophesy, even in respect of cricket and the composition of a cricket XI: but the selection committee has its eyes open, is watching develop ments, and may be trusted to do its duty and will
II.M.S.TAMAR.” Good, e tirimble, b Woodgates Knight, e Jordan, b Grimble.. Shettle, c Mounsey, b Lowe Lyon, c and b Woodgates Sutton, b Grimble. Solfleet, b Lowe
Hallifax, not out
Pollicolt, ran out
Duffill, b Lowe
Hill, c Mounsey, b Lowe Seaward, e Grimble, b Mounsey
Extras
Total
11
14
13
1
57
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