monopolized by the respective Korwards. Taylor from long range pót shot, which went over the bar. downfall of the Glory goal almost came as result of bad judgment on the part of Matthews, who thinking the ball had been kicked out waited while Callagan placed to Paton, who gave Morgan a hot handful. This was not to the liking of Milford, who ran down and passed to Cottell, whose shot hit the side of the net. Immediately play was transferred to the other end, where Morgan and his backs had an anxious time, and but for the coolness and fisting powers of the goalkeeper a score would have followed. Morgan for an especially fine saye was cheered to the echo. Two cɔrners in succession fell to the Argonaut, but nothing tangible came their way. The Glory forwards tried to alter the complexion of the game, but Lane, to whom the ball was sent, was unequal to the task of dribbling round Morrison. The centre-halves of both sides were breaking up the combination, and when they failed the backs were always on the spot. In one of their dangerous raids Robinson was winded-s poore would not have taken place, as Milford had sent by the post before the goalkeeper was downed. Just afterwards, when all seemed lost Crossman came to the rescue, and sent into touch. Paton, when lying almost under the bar, foolishly manoeuvred for position instead of shooting, and of course he was dispossessed. Play was transferred to the other end by Lane with a run which more than made up for past weaknesses. He sent to Milford, who unaccount-
ably repeated his previous performance by kicking too far forward, and allowing Robinson to run out and clear. Fouls unfortunately were getting frequent. Shortly after a back shove by Stevens, the whistle blew for full-time, with the score standing :-
Glory 1; Argonaut 1.
It having been arranged to play extra time in the event of a draw, the teams recom- menced without leaving the field. Kicking off for the second time, Milford passed to the left. Taylor was laid out and the game had to be stopped until he recovered. On resuming Glory made tracks for goal, only to be sent back pointless. Gogle ran down and sent straight at Morgan, who fisted into touch, The pace set in the first period was now telling on the players, the game thereby falling off con- siderably in interest. The plucky little centre Milford was pat ont of action for a minute or two, and facing the music again was heartily obeered. He showed that there was still some life left in him by dribbling round the defence and gaining a corner, which came to nothing. A corner immediately followed at the other end off Crossman, who was very lucky to escape being penalised for handling. The whistled sounded with the score unchanged.
The game was restarted by the Argonauts, who bore down and forced a corner, which was kicked feably by. What proved the gift of the game followed. Crossman passed out to the right, Milford got on, and was foully charged by Morrison within the penalty area. Moore made no mistake about the kick, which struck the top of the net, amidst a scene of intense enthusiasm. Milford almost added a third with a splendid screw shot. The game was keenly contested until Referee Triggs signalled the finish of one of the very best games witnessed in Hongkong, the score" being :-
· Glory 2; Argonaut 1. After the match the winning team came before the Grand Stand and the ceremony of presenting to them the Shield and badges was performed by Lady Blake, HE. the Governor Bir Henry A. Blake, G.O.M.G.;
Bir Jobn Keane, Private Secretary; and Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, K.C.B., Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, President of the H.K.F.C., and Mr. F. Browne, Hon. Becretary, socompanied her ladyship.
Hon. Dr. Arkinsox, in calling upon Lady Blake to perform the presentation ceremony, said they all appreciated her ladyship's great kindness in coming there that afternoon. He went on to refer to the records of the two finalist teams, as given above, and remarked in passing that the sportsmanlike way in which the competition for the Shield had been carried ont was shown by the fact that in the first round the Argonaut did not arrive in Hongkong til after the expiry of the time limit, but the
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Sherwood Foresters waived their right to claim ↑ good stand was the tie and agreed to play them. (Applause.) 98 before Pare He then called upon Lady Blake to present the | lucky, 14. Cavan Shield.
Lady BLAKE gracefully handed over the trophy to Booth, the captain of the Glory team, with the remark-I have great pleasure in presenting you with this Shield. I congratulate you on your most splendid victory. (Load applause.)
The CAPTAIN then presented her ladyship with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Lady BLAKE afterwards gave away gold badges to each member of the winning team, and shook hands with the Captain.
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contrary to expectation, Wells, gave a good deal of trouble and missed until the score had reached 156, his contribution being an invaluable 15. Too much praise cinnot be given to Wells for the plucky effort, and the way he stole runs and the keeness he displayed generally wors quite refreshing. Meanwhile Elborough, had been playing almost perfect cricket and his cutting in particular was a treat to watch. “He gave a diffonlt obance to Ward at mid-off when he had made about 30, otherwise his 54 not out was At the conclusion of the ceremony three a faultless inninga. Since he arrived, about hearty cheers were given for Lady Blake, 'I hen two months ago, Elborough has shown increas caue "Three cheers for the goalkeeper-beingly good form and, at the present moment, kept them out": and three cheers for the he is certainly one of the most reliable batamen Admiral.
in the Club. I he fielding of the Old Members, with the exception of Barrett, who fielded beautifully, was lacking in smartness and it is to be hoped that next season will ass
■ decided improvement in this depart ment of the game. W. Dixon bowled well and tooked 5 wickets for 69 and Barrett took a wicket—that of Wells- with the only ball he sent down.
The sailors wound up the event in charac teristic style, shouldering their Captain to the Pavilion, he meanwhile holding the Shield | npright on the top of his head.
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The Glory had one ch pge from their semi-final team, Laue displacing Watson at outside right.
Taking the game all through a draw would have best represented the result. It is safe to predict that but for the penalty kick in the last quarter of an hour, the score at the finish would have been 1 all,
The Glory was best served by Milford, Morgan, Crossman, Cottell, and Moore, with the others not far behind in ability; while Paton, Gogle, Robinson, Callagan, and Hodge were prominent for the Argonaut. Two better matched teams in all departments it would have been hard to find.
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The Glory's war-chant “Chiming Bells not frequently heard on Saturday, but it came out strong just before the presentation of prizes.
It was almost pathetic at times to hear the appealing cry from the sons of the sea to the Glory team-" Buck up, scarlet runners!"
Rumour has it that a great sorting out of caps has taken place on both ships. We should think such would be very necessary considering the hundreds thrown high in the air when the Argonaut toorvd, New clayoutties" also in
demand owing to the enthusiasts forgetting to remove the soothing article from the lining before sending the caps soaring sloft.
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Now that the Shield competitions have come to an end for another year, it is only right that a word of thanks should be given to Mr. Frank Browne, the Hon. Secretary, for the untiring manner in which he has worked in connection with the various ties during the season. His energy and his unfailing courtesy alike hare commended him to everyone with whom he came in confact.
CRICKET.
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It was a happy thought of the Executive of the H.K.C.C. to arrange the above match for the closing game of the season. The New Members' side was selected from those who have joined the C.C. during the last six months, and it was satisfactory to find that they could put such a strong team into the field. The Old Mem- bers were by no means up to full strength, nevertheless they had a fairly useful side and as matters turned out, gave their opponents a very good game. The idea of the match Any rate it has not been played for some years-and it certainly is a good one and might well be made an annual event, as the number of matches to choose from is by no means large. A very late start was made owing, chiefly, to the unpunctuality of the New Members and it was 25 minutes past noon-an hour and 25 minutes after the advertised time!—When Blair and Bird opened the batting for the Now Members. At first the Old Members had mat- ters very much their own way, as J. T. Dixon was the only batsman to show any form, and 7 wickets were down for a paltry 59 runs. On Pearce-who took Fawcett's place at the last moment-joining Elborough, however, a
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The old members made a hopeless start and, with 3 wickets down for 10 runs, it looked as if their opponents would gain an easy victory. However, Carter once more came to his side's rescue, and with the aid of W. Dixon,
situation hit splendidly, the who saved. The vigour of Dixon's hitting may be judged from the fact that he made 52 of the 79 runs scored while he was in, and - his invaluable contribution contained no less than ten 4's. After his departure Carter continued to play sondly, but when he had made 32 he Barrett was the was caught at the wicket. only other man on the side to show any form but he could get no one to stay with him and the innings eventually closed for 135-21 behind the New Members' total. Lamble bowled wi h great success towards the end of the innings and captured 4 wickets for 18 runs. fielding was fair an! Elborʊngh showed good form behind the sticks. The following are the full scores and analyses :---
NEW MEMBERS.
8. D. Blair, B.N., e and b Carter .
R. E. O. Bird, Ward, b W. Dizon ...... 15 A. H. Bisset, B.N., o Ward, b W. Dixon ? J. T. Dixon (capt), b W. Dixon
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J. O. Barron, R.N., b W. Dixon
W. C. D. Turner, 6 Carter....
P. T. Lamble, b Dixon....
A. C. E. Elborough, not out.............
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T. E. Pearce, b Dalrymple............ ~Cavanagh, R.N., b Dalrymple Rev. Wolla, 'b Barrett
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Lt. Allenby, E N., b Bird
Lt. Goldsmith, R.N., b Bird
Lt. Dalrymple, B.N., b J, T. Dixon
R. H. Carter, R.N., & Elborough, b Lamble William Dixon, o Bisset, b Barron
A. G. Ward (capt.), e Blair, b Rissot
T. M. Barrett, R.N., not out....................
Lt. Raymond, R-No Elborough, b Lamble G. Grímble, b Lamble
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J. Hooper, b J. T. Dixon T. C. Gray, o Bird, b Lamble
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BOWLING ANALYSIS. NEW MEMBERS.
W. Dizon ............................. Carter. Dalrymple Raymond Barrett
B. E. O. Bird J. T. Dixon Barron
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