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what I am about to say will not be. con- sidered such an indulgence. One items in this report require explanation. I see no reason why six or 8-ven per cont. of the expenditure should be petiy tash, or why such a large sun as 272 40 should be expanded "At Home" which was given. I think. to the police. I should like au explanation.
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biscuits, soap, lemons, etc., for the use of the Club. If Mr. Lamble likes to look at the vouchers be will find everything explained.
Mr. CONNOLLY--If, as the Secretary sys the money is spent ou biscuits, why cannot we buy thm wholesale. I quite a. ree with Mr. Lamb that it is an Enormous amouut t expend on this item.
The CHA RMAN-It amounts to a'out 83 a week. In many small householis a sum of about that amount is expuded in biscuits, come to analyse it, I think 30
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VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
SWIMMING FETE.
The Victoria Recreation Club on the 26th August held their first swimming fete of the season under agreeable conditions. The weather left little to be desired. The attendance was large and included many ladies, and the exhibi- tion of sport was interesting to the spec ators and creditable to the participants. This was the first occasion on which the new swimming bath on the west side has been used for sneh public displays, and it was admitted that most f the advantages possessed by the new position An interesting programme had been retised. bad ben arrang. d. giving opportunities for showing the wide range of aquatic attainments which ineinbers have aquired, and as most of the events attracted a good entry there was a lively competition throughout. As a result the sport was decidedly above the average in point of merit, and some clever performances were
[September 4, 1905. Lammert. In the second half the Blue had the better of the exchanges, and Lammert gave his side the winning goal, White tried hard to equali-e but had to retire defeated by three goals to two.
NAVALYARD FOOTBALL CLUB.
There was a large gathering at the annual meeting of this club the police and warders having decided to join forces with the naval police for the coming season.
It was ananimons y decided to ask Reir- Admiral Dicken to retain the presidency of the Club, and Mr. C. E. Batt, R.N., secretary to the Admiral, Captain F. J. Badeley, Inspector Lawrence, Mr. Collins, R.N.. and the principal officers of the yard were appointed vice- presidents. Mr Downie was elected captain of club and Mr. Coyne vice-captain, while the mittee:-Messrs. Gudfree, Cooper, Ratcliff→, following were elected to the general com-
Col-s. Mr. Glover was ap, ointed representa- tive on the Shield commi tes.
or 40 couts a day is a very molerate charge. witness d, notably in the events for the longest | Cotton, Locke. Hopcroft, Tollick, Gast and As for buying them wholesale. I ques ion very much it we could adopt such a practice. Mr. CARTER-With reference to the
At Home," it was arranged at a committee meeting that we should have sports and give prizes to the children, aud the prizes cost $440, which
At Home." is the largest i em in the
Mr. LAMBLE- Am I fo uuderst nd that we expended 834 in toys?
As far as I Mr. CARTER In toys alone. remember, every ch 11 prosent went away with a toy.
Mr. LAMBLE-It would be rather in'eresting if yon gave us the detailed list of those toys.
The SECRETARY read the list.
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stay in the water, the high dive and the tam race. Considerable amusement was afforded by the push the barrel" cutest, but the most exciting was the water polo which was pro- ductive of some bril iant players The fete, which wes patroui ed by the Governor and suite in the course of the afternoon, was well mange by the following offic.als: Hnd cappers, Messrs.
week and J. H R Hance: starters, Messrs
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G. A. Caldwell and E. W. Mitchell, judge, Messrs A Chapman and A. Rodg ; timek eper. Mr. E. M. Hazeland, while Mr. Frank Laumert was the courte us secr-tary. The absence of a band to enliven the proceedings was the The CHAIRMAN e membrs are satis-subject of comment, but it was stated that the fid now alter the ful. expl nation given. I am sure no member would like to see the Club tale such a thing in hand and do it in a m an style.
Dr. CLARK-May I suggest that next year when the acc uuts are being n de out the bisenits should be transferred to the ranteen refit of 8:23. Had account, which shows a they been trau-ferred this year the sccouut would still have shown a profit, and the
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cmmittee had found impossila to arrange for one to be in. ttondauce. App nded are the results of the sports.
Two lengths (Landic p)-First hat-1, J. A S. Alves: 2, N. Alves: Second heat --} H. C. Sayer: 2. H. S. Holoes; Third heat--, C. M. S. Alves: 2, P. M. Remedios. Fiu 11. H. C. Sayer; 2, L. E. Remedios. In all there were 12 starters. The closest heat lay bet reen H. C. Sayer and H. S. Holmes, while a very keen struggle was seen, in th fiual, Sayer doing the distances in 15 secs, and winning Mr. CARTER - I have arranged for them to by a very narros margin from Remedios. go into the bar account.
The motion was carried
Messrs. H well and Lub'e were appointed scrutineers, and the meeting proceeded t· ballot for officers the results being as follows -H. 'I' Jackman. captain:
L. F. Erett, secretary: A. Carter, treasurer; W. H. Woolley, vie -cap'aiu: J Reidie, McIver. Parkiuson, Howell. Connolly and Duncan, commitloe.
A hearty vote of thanks was then conveyed to the.scrutineers for their services,
Mr. l'ARKINSON proposed that Mr. Gust be appointed captain of the A
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Mr. BRETT seconded the motion and it was carried.
Mr. BRETT moved, Mr. O'KEEFF Sec ned, and it was carried unanimously that Mr. CONNOLLY be a; pointed leagu» umpire,
Mr. CONNOLLY said that with the chairman's jermission he would rather not arcept the posi tion, as last year some of his dec sions w re disputed.
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The CHAIRMAN-Since the m eting declared itself so unanimously in your fivoLU", you ought not to des rt the post to which the Club has elected you, as their unanimity of opinion shows that you must be a good umpire.
Mr. CONNOLLY. d· cided to stay.
Dr. CLARK-I beg to move a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Chatham for presiding a' this meeting. He is taking a great in erest in the Club.
The rote was carried by acclimation, and Mr. CHATHAM in responding thanked the me-ting heartily and congratu ated the club on is past season's work, and hoped the coming one woull be more successful. He trusted the new com. mittee just appointed would keep its eye on the biscuits and toys (laughter).
During an interval in the ballot Mr. CH THAM presented the cups won in the recent tenuis and
The former went t. bowls' tournaments. Messrs. Gidley and Witch-ll and the later to Mears. Brett and Carter.
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Running header from spring board (seven competitors)-1. J. Witchell; 2. C. Humphreys, The competitors showed s m clean and grace ful diving, and though not appearing in the prize list both M. A. R. Souza and M. A. Figureido gave capital displays.
Lngest stay under water tight comp titors. --1. Cuvall (1885 secs): 2. E. Humphreys (1-34 s cst. The times of the winners indicate the remarkable nature of their performane s Several of the others w rahi to remain und r the surface for over a minà e.
High Dive eight competitors)—1, C. Hum- pår-ys; 2, 1, Witchell. As will be noticed the winn rs were the same as for the running header. Team Rac Four tals compted. Fom the outset No. 1 to k the bad ad retained it till Holmes for No, 2 challeged his rival. Both men finished at the same time, but Holines success rs were wall to keep their alvantage and No. 1 finish first. This tam was con- stituted as follows: Witchell. A. J. V. hibeiro, C. N. S. Alres. J. W. Bains, P. R. Chuuyut. A. A. Alves »nd J. E. Ellis.
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Blu. Teams :
Savere. M. Roza Iereira, J. G B. Macdonald beat No. 1 team composed of R. C. Witchell N. H Alv s. II. S. Holmes. J. W. Bain-, P. M. Remedios and 0. R. Chunyut. and Water Polo White White--J Witchell. C. Hump'r ys A V. Lauros, A. J. Ribeiro. H. C. Sıyer, O. R. Chun- yut. J. H Hance. Blue-R. C. Witchell, HA. Lauert. F. Humphries, JM, Roza Pereira, N. H. Alves, R. Henderson and J. C. E. Hance Ou the whole the game was very even, bath ides attacking in turn. Bairos was the first to score and Sager a few minutes lat rspoiled an¦ oppo tuuity of putting his team up another! point. Blue now took the game in hand and Lammert equa'ised with a strong shot. Im- mediately afterwards Barros registered a second point from the centre which the custodian ough: to have sa ed; and b fore half time was called the Blue were again on level terms through
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It was decided that the subscription and colours should be the same as last year, and to hold a general meeting of the club on the first Wednesday of every month.
Congra ulations are to be conveyed to Rear. Admira Dic eu on his promotion, and a vote of thanks was conveyed to Mr. W. B. Ruse, the retiring secretary, who owiar to his probable early departure for England, was unable to retain the position.
THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL
UNION.
THE GOVERNMENT'S REASONS FOR FOR- BIDDING BOYCOTT MEETINGS.
On Aug. 29 there was a meeting of the Chinese Wa-chun Mr. Fung Commercial Union. presiding, at which the following corresponden e
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·Hougkung, 14th August.
TO THE HONOURABLE THE REGISTRAR-
GENERAL. SIR.I am directed by the Committee of the Chiese Commercial Un'on to aldress you under the following circumstances:-
As His Excellency the Governor is no doubt aware, a widespr-ad movement has been started amongst the Chinese in many places in China, and also in the British Colony of the Straits Settlements, for the purpose of the boycotting by Chinese of American goods and products.
uch movement is attributable to the patriotic, and, it seems to us legitimate desire of induc- ing the Government of the Uni ed States of America to modify the vory stringent laws which with this have made in connection th y exclusion of Chinese from the Unit-d. States of Am rica.
Under these circumstances, we would most respectfully ask! His Excellency the Governor the for a permit ander his hand, under prov-ions of Section 51 of Ordinance No. 3 of 1888. authorizing public meetings of Chinese to be held a No. 30 and 32 Des Voeux Roid, Central, Victoria, in this Colony, for the purpose of discussing and, if necessary, passing resolutions is connection with the question as to what action is to be taken by the Chiness in this Colony in regud to the above movement. 1 have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
FUNG WA-CHUN,
hairman.
The reply was as follows:-
Colonial Secretary's Office. Hongkong, 17th August, 1905. SIR- have the honour to inform you that your letter of the 14th August, written by direction of the Chinese Commercial Union, requesting a permit under the Governor's hand authorising public meetings in connection with a morement" for the purpose of the boycotting by Chinese of American goods and products,' has been laid before the Governor.
His Excelency is not fully informed of the constitution of the Chinese Commercial Union, but understands that it cousists, of some merchants, traders and others who are British subjects, and of many who are subjects of the Emperor of China and are residing in Hong- kong for purposes of trade.
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