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lavatories, eto., seemed to take up too large a space, and the scoring arrangements were cap- able of improvement. The telegraph board should be centrally situated and visible from all parts of the ground.
Mr P. W. GOLDRING said he was very much opposed to the new pavilion scheme. $30,000 was a great deal more than the Club could afford to spend on a pavilion or anything else. Supposing that sum were spent there would be the greatest difficulty in paying it back, even in paying the interest. Something must be done, he agreed, but the expenditure to begin with should be very much smaller. The present pavilion could be put in repair or another pavilion built, but the expenditure should not exceed 86,000 or $7,000, and the building should be a one-storeyed building with a flat roof.
Mr. E. H. HINDS supported Mr. Goldring. He doubted whether the Club would be able to pay the interest on the proposed issue of debentures.
Mr. R. K. LEIGH, while agreeing that Mr. Ram had given them a very pretty design of a pavilion, was of opinion that a suitable building could be provided for $20,000. The dressing rooms should be on the ground floor, and there should be a separate staircase leading to the roof, which should be flat for the convenience of spectators viewing the matches, and which should be provided with a verandah and protected from the weather.
His Honour A. G. WISE suggested that the matter should be referred to the committee in order to see if the money could be raised at all on the debentures. He very much doubled whether they would ever get $25,000 or $30,00. The CHAISMAN said be thought Mr. Justice Wise's suggestion a good one, and that the matter should be referred to the committee.
His Honour A. G. WISE-What is the security you offer?
The CHAIRMAN-None whatever.
Mr. A. SHELTON HOOPER suggested that it be left to the committee toonsider ways and means and see what possibility there was of the debentures being taken up.
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Mr. GULDEING moved that the matter be referred to the committee for them to consider ways and means and the three alternatives-- that we shall carry out the plan as submitted in the paper sent to members, that a pavilion shall be erected in the N.W. corner of the grounds, and that the present pavilion shall be repaired, (b) and that the committee shall invite tend rs for which of these three schemes they, after mature deliberation, consider will be most satisfactory and beneficial to the interests of the Club.
This motion was agreed to unanimously and the committee was empowered to invite such members of the Club as they thought fit to join the Committee and advise them in the matter.
This was all the business)
The report shows a balance to the credit of the Club of $2,428.23.
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The Club played seventeen matches against the Navy, Garrison, etc., of which
and six lost, won; four
drawn. There were also played eleven other materes
"Hills v. (such as
Plains," etc.). En- gineer-Lieut. G. Moore, B.N., heads the bat ting averages with 51.00, and Messrs. J. T. Dixon and P. T. Lamble are bracketed first in bowling with an average of 12.90 for 48 and 28 wickets respectively). The following scores of 100 and over were made-Lieut. France-Hayhurst, R.W.F, 130 (not out) and 105; Engineer-Lient. G. Moore, R.N., 118; Mr. A. d'A. Pannett, R.N., 104; and Mr. G. A Cooke, B.N., 102 (not out).
The annual lawn tennis match against the L. R. C. was played on April 11th, and resulted in a win for the L. R. C. by 87 games to 77. The Lawn Tenuis Champinship was won by Mr. H. Hancock, who also won the "A" Class Singles Handicap. The "B" Class Singles Handicap was won by Mr. W. King, Mr. E. J. Grist and the Hon. J. M. Atkinson won the Dubles Handicap, and Messrs. H. Pinckney H Yeats were the winners of the Professional Páris. The Racquets Champion- ship was won by Mr. H. Hancock, who was won the Singles Handicap. The Doubles Handicap was won by Messrs. W, R. Robertson and B. E. Hanson.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Major Wynne, R.A., and Capt. Cadogan, R.W F., on leaving the Colony, resigned their places on the Committee, and Capt. Fawostt, .A., and Lieut. Rimington, S.F., were elected in their stead. Lieut. So'fleet, R.N., was elected as the Naval representative. Capt. Fawcett, R.A., has since left the Colony, sød his place remains vacant.
During the year 134 new members joined the Club. The total number of members is now 447, and there are 101 naval subscribers.
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BATTING AVERAGES.
(Eight innings and over.)
G. Moore, R.N....... R. B. Garde, B.N. G. A. Cooke, R.N. Capt. Fawcett, R.A.
J. T. Dixon
W. C. D. Turner
F. Maitland A. G. Ward B. E. O. Bird Wm. Dixon
Lt. H. W. Smith, B.A. Lt. Rimington, 8.F.. A. Mackenzie P. T. Lamble J. Hooper 8. Powell
G. P. Lammert.
T. Dixon
BAT-AIBAB∞ Innings
8 1
22 2
16
12
14
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118
13 1 9 2
Highest
408 118 51.00 416 89 37.81 191 102 27.28 517 72* 25.85 411 118 25.68
259 98 21.50 29 82 21.97
34 61 10
177 3 17.7
156 52 15.6
118 31* 14.75
160 43 13.:3 9.) 62 12.85
91 32 10.4L
7.59
12 8
13 1
91 80
47 18 28 10 4,01
8 1 9 2 BOWLING AVERAGES. (Eight innings and over.)
P. T. Lamble R E. O. Bird W. Lixon
Innings
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17 212
11
46 622
82.1 8 .63
6.71
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Average
10 96 20 269 2 8 105.1 19 3-5 7 Lt Mahon, R.N. 8 62.2 6 42 Lt. Rimington, 8.F... 12 17.5 13 392 Lt. Toulmin, <.N...... 11 117.5 28 411 Capt Fawcett, K.A .. 21 210.1 22 796 W. C. D. lurner... 9 49.4 2 215 A. Mackenzie
8 33.1 5 114
48 10
28 12.9
20 13.45 25 14.2 |
16 15.12
25 15,68
3 25 18,44
38 20.91
10 21.30
6 27.0J
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the above Ciub was held on the 25th ult. in the Cricket Pavilion, Hon, Dr. J. M. Atkinson, President, was in the chair. There was a good attendance.
The CHAIRMAN in proposing the adoption of the report (which has already been published said he always looked upon the FC. meeting as the harbinger of our cool season, and sure very morning he had ben enough that glad to feel a nip of the north-east wind that came to rouse us out of the state of lassitude induced by the long summer season and take 10 more active habits. Speaking of the report, he thought they might congratulate themselves as a Club on their financial con ¡ition. Mr. Sand. ford had proved a very able and energetic treasurer, judging by the balance-sheets. Last year, in connection with the Shield competition. a sum of $10 was carried forward. This year the balance carried forward was $85. (Applause.) With reference to the Club itself the balance carried forward last year was 8219; this year it was $335. Those figures spoke for themselves. (Applause). The record of the Rugby matches was excellent. Only two matches were lost out 14. They were very unfortunate is Association Shield competitions to the
meet the winners in
the first have to round. He hoped they would be able to secure the Shield this year. (Applause.) So many matches were now played in both sections of the game that before long the question of ascuring a second ground would have to be considered, so that both Rugby and
Soccer"
"could be played on the same after- noon. Applauso.) Before proceeding to the other business he would like to refer to the retirement of Mr. Browne from the post of Secretary. Mr. Browne said he felt it thoum- Mr. Browne had soted bent on him to retire. as Secretary for nine years, and they could not nd a better Secretary. (Applause.) It would be advisable, the Chairman suggested, to retain Mr. Browne in the Committee, if possible. (Applause.)
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Mr. P. W. GOLDRING `seconded the motion for the adoption of the report, and it was agreed
to.
Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar moved the re-election of the Hon. President, Dr. Atkinson.
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Mr. E. D. C. WOLFE seconded, aud the motion was agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN said he thon ht it was better to have a change in the post of President every year, but as they wi hed it he had much pleasure in retaining the position for a year.
Mr. W. W. CLARKE moved that Mr. H. C. Sandford be elected Captain of the Rugby team.
Mr. WOLFE seconded, and the motion was. agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN moved that Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar be re-elected Captain of the Associa tion team.
M. C. T. KEW seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
On the motion of Mr. Clarke, seconded by Mr. WOLFE. Mr. O. J. Barnes was elected Treasurer.
Captain DAVIES, R.A., proposed that Mr. Browns be asked to continue the duties of Secretary. The flourishing condition of the Club was due to the hard work and ener.etio way in which Mr. Browne had filled the retention of the duties post, and his would enable the Club to get on a much firmer basis even than it was at present.
Mr. WOLFE seconded.
Mr BROWNE declared that he could not see his way to accept the post; really he must put his foot down this time. (Laughter.) He pro- posed that Mr. Wolfe be appointed.
Mr. GOLDRING seconded, and the motion was agreed to, Mr Wolfe having signified his wil- lingness to act.
The following were appointed to the Committee:-Messrs. Goldring, Browne, G. B. Maodonald, R.A., A. R. Lowe, C. T. Kew, and J. Danby.
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Some discussion ensued on the subject of the ground being used on 8.ndays for what Mr. Browne d scribed as nondescrip ́ matches," to the detriment of the pitch, and the Chairman gave the assurance that the Committes would give the matter their careful consideration.
A vote of thanks to the chairman ended the meeting.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club was held on Friday evening in the Cricket Pavilion, the Hou. F. H. May, Č.M.G., Colonial Secretary, presiding.
The CHAIRMAN in his introductory remarks said they looked forward to the approaching season with peculiar interest, for there had been a very sporting thing don they had had a yacht designed by one of their local amateure to wrest the laurel wreath from the crack designer Payne of Southampton. (Hear, hear.) The designer was Colonel Brown, and bis yacht was to be launched on Tuesday He took that opportunity of wishing next.
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the yacht every дет
(Applause.) A very old coming season.
C. A. Tomes, ᎳᏗᏴ also yachtsman, Mr. building to the design of Mr. Artuar Payne, who had been so successful in these waters; and they therefore looked forward to some very in- teresting sport in the Championship class. There were no other new craft, he was sorry to say, but he hoped that the season's racing would have the effect of inducing yachtsmen to build for the season after next. (Applause.)
Mr. JOHN HASTINGS, Hon. Treasurer, in submitting the accounts, said the year opened with a balance of $106 and closed with $134. The subscriptions had considerably increased and the Club seemed to be in a sound financial position. (Hear hear.)
Commodore C. G. ROBINSON, R.N., moved that the accounts be passed.
Mr. H. W. BIRD seconded, ani the motion was agreed to.
Mr. M. W. SLADE, Hon. Secretary, moved the re-election of Hon. F. H. May as Commodore.
Hon. H. E. POLLOCK seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to.
Mr SLADE then moved that ommodore Robinson be elected Vice-Commodore of the Club; Mr. P. H. Campbell, R.E., Hon Secretary, Mr. Hastings Hou. Treasurer; and Mr. A. Denison Official Measurer,
Colonel L. F. Brown, Commanding the Troops, seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
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