April 2, 1906.
50 Yards Flat Race-All-comers under 7. No entry form or fee required. Two prizes. 1, May Mercer; 2, Jessie Stokes.
300 Yards Flat Race-Chinese boys over 14. Two prizes. 1, W. Wong; 2, Hung Iu Kwong: 3, Hung In Chi..
600 Yards Flat Race.-(Handicap). Opeu. Three prizes. 1, A. M. Suffiad; 2, A. G. Suffiad; 3. H. Anderson,
BALUCHIS' SPORTS.
On March 26th the Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis had their annual sports in the King's Park, Kowloon, The meeting, which was attended by many from the services, leading citizens, French and Japanese visitors, the members of this native regiment eliciting was very interesting, the varied attainments of
favourable comment The most exciting event perhaps was the tug of war, while the wrestl ing on mules proved very amusing. It was typical of the Alliance to find a British blue- jacket and a Japanese cadet competing in the two-legged race. The pleasure of the after noon was enhanced by the selections played by the band under Mr. N. A. Steadman. The prizes were distributed at the close by Mrs. Gibbs.
NAVAL MEN'S GYMKHANA.
Glorious weather favoured the promoters of the Gymkhana which was held at Happy Valley on Saturday in honour of the visit of the French Far Eastern Squadron to Hongkong. The re- ception at the Valiey took the form of a tiffin which was followed by an afternoon of excellent sport. It was an effort of the local British public, who were represented by the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, Rev. J. H. France, Lieuten ant Blackwood, Commander Leathan of H.M.S. Alacrity, Lieutenant Dickens, R. N., and Messrs. E. A. Hewett, E. C. Wilks, W. C. Jack, T. C. Gray, Lano Poole, White, T. F. Hough, G. Scott, A. G. Wood, F. Allen, Whitlow and Cochrane. Lieutenant Des Fosser of the Gueydon, Lieutenant Rosfell of the Montcalm, and Mr. Delorme also assisted at the tiffin and sports. That the effort was a successful one was proved as the afternoon wore on, the gaiety permeating the proceedings being very pro- nounced, and even extending itself to the large crowd which gathered to witness the sports. The tifin was held beneath the Jockey Club Stand. The place was adorned with flags, while the wants of the 400 British and French sailors present were attended to by the gentle. men previously mentioned.
After tiffin His Excellency the Governor arrived and enteret the dining saloon accom. panied by the Hon. Mr. Stewart, Mr. T. F. Hough, Admiral Richard and others. As he walked round the tables he spoke a few words to a number of French sailors, who seemed unaware of his identity. When a few of the British bluejackets made them under- stand that it was the Governor of Hong- kong who was fraternally greeting them the signal was passed and immediately a deafening oheering barst forth, the British harrahs mingling with the French vivas and was maintained until silence was asked for.
When all was quiet His Excellency addressed the guests in French. He said our people entertained them at Portsmouth. They return. ed the compliment by entertaining the China squadron at Saigon and now that the French fleet had arrived here we were doing our best to entertain them. His Excellency concluded his address with the hope that they had enjoyed their dinner, and that they would enjoy them. selves also at the sports.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
a great deal of fun, and it was about a quarter of an hour before the first man got to the top. That man was sailor Hallo- ran of H.M.S. King Alfred. The French sailor who followed was also successful. There were numerous entries for the ricsha race, and as the tyro pullers got going, collisions were frequent, and all regarded humoronsly. Several richas had to be carried off the field owing to the erratic driving of the handy mag. The race was won by Lewis and Sousbout, with Bendle and Cource second. Honcurs in the three-legged race fell to Tostue and Davis, with Williams and Chambion second. The sack race was won by Abbott, with Tavers second. The tug-of-war proved an interesting item, but the combined team from H.M.S. King Alfred Kent and the French ship Gueydon. and the French ship Montcalm were more that a match for the team picked from H.M.S.
The event tilting at buckets from wheel-barrows, was won by Halloran and Korchous, with Dew and Porter second. There was great laughter when the competitors, missing the ring, capsiz. ed a bucket of cold water over t`emselves. Another tug-of-war then took place betweeu teams chosen from the Montcalm aod, Gueydon, The men representing the former ship were the winners. The wrestling on mules proved one of the funniest events of the day, and those who witnessed this gt some idea of the bull dog tenacity of the sailors. After a Spinks and Byron was proclaimed the winners. hard struggle the team composed of Laruyer, The last item on the programme was the mile
flat race.
It was an excellent race and Heard deserved his win. Andrews ran second, Cruss third and Lee fourth. When this race had prizes. The band of the Royal West Kents concluded Mrs. Gershom Stewart presented the provided music throughout the afternoon, which appeared to have been a very happy one for all concerned.
VOLUNTEER INSPECTION.
The annual inspection of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps took place at the Polo Ground
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the 31st March, the inspecting officer being Colonel C. H. Darling. R.E., who undertook the duties in the absence of H. E. Major General Villiers-Hatton. Artillery Volunteers and Engineers assembled at the headquarters, whence they marched. with Marim guns, to the Polo Ground. Here they were joined by the Volunteer Troop, the whole being under the command of Major Pritchard. H. E. the Governor was present and viewed the proceedings from the pavilion. The inspecting officer was received with a salute, after which he made inspection of the ranks. This was followed by marching past with guns, and after several other movements had companies were drawn up and addressed by been executed, the Colonel Darling. He said that he was pleased that he would be able to present a favourable report to General Villiers-Hatton On the whole the appearance of officers and men, horses and guns was creditable, but there were minor details as to equipment which called for improvement, and doubtless when the new gun shed was erected they would be able to keep the
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where gentlemen kind enough to come can a quarter to one. have lunch. Any helpers should be there ́at
There will be a Gymkhana afterwards for the men of all the French and British ships of war in the harbour who care to compete.
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The Committee will be unable to provide tes for the public, but tea and cake will be supplied on the ground by the Cafe Weismann, and can be obtained as required on payment.
All gentlemen desirous of coming to the dinner to the Officers of the French Fleet at the Hongkong Club on the 30th are requested to notify the secretary of the Club as soon aa possible.
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received towards
The following is a list of subscriptions the entertainment ・ of the men of both Japanese, and French Fleets by Mr. J. R. M. Smith, the Hoa Tressurer of the Provisional Committee, who hare guaranteed all the expenses incurred. —Yours faithfully.
guns cleaner. He complimented the Volunteers on their recent successes at the rifle meeting at Stonecutter's and concluded. by congratulating the corps on its creditable appearance.
CORRESPONDENCE.
FLEET ENTERTAINMENT
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS,'
Admiral Richard, on behalf of the officers and men of the French fleet, returned thanks for the kind reception accorded them. He said they know what the entente cordiale meant, and that
Hongkong, March 29th, 1906. such a reception was bound to strengthen it.
DEAR SIR,-As the quickest way of keeping the general public informed of the arrange More cheering followed these remarks, and ments for the entertainment of our French the conclusion of tiffin was marked by the sing-visitors, I write to say that the dinner to the ing of the Marseillaise.
The sports were then entered upon, the first item on the programme being the jockey race. This was won by Glayer and Le Cam, with Benille and Treondart second. Day carried off first prise for the 220 yards fist race, Brown running a good second. The greasy pole caused
men will take place at the Jockey Club premises, Happy Valley, at I o'clock on Satur day next, and the Committee will be very grateful it some gentlemen will come and help them to see that the men are well looked after, and I shall be obliged if those willing to come will inform me. There will be a side table
G. STEWART, Hon. Secretary to the Provisional Committee.
Bradley & Co.
$100.00
S. J. David & Co.
100,00
A. & S. Hancock
100.00
J. K. Michel
100.00
E. W. Mitchell
100.00
Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock
100,00
F Salinger
100.00
W. J Sauuders
100,00
II. P. White
100.00
Murray Bain
50.00
Wm. Danby
50.00
J. D. Humphreys & Co....
50.00
E. Osborne
50.00
H. W. Slade T. Fraser
50.00
25.00
25.00
25.09
25.00
T. I. Ros
25.00
Hou. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith
25.00
Murray. Stewart
25.00
A. G. Stokes
25.00
Bateson-Wright
20.00
10.00
$1,380.00
H. J. Gadge B. Layton A. R. Liuton
Dr. G. H.. J. E. Gresson......
THE FRENCH NAVAL VISITORS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ex
DAILY PRESS,
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April 1st, 1906. received from the French Admiral. It speaks Sr, I beg to enclose copy of a letter for itself and I publish it with his permission.
The committee who were responsible for the various entertainments to the Japanese and French fleets beg to thank all those gentlemen thanks are due to those naval officers who so who so kindly assisted them. Their espécial kindly undertook the whole organisation of the sports on Saturday. 31st March: Commander Leatham, Lient. Dickens and Mr. Lane Poole. R. M. A.
The committee also gratefully acknowledge in lending so much gear, in the shape of forms the help given them by the military authorities and tables, etc., to say nothing of mules and many other things.
Those to whom we owe accounts will oblige by sending them in at once, as I leave Hong- kong this week.--Yours, ets,
G. STEWART, Hon. Secretary Provisional Committee.
[Translation of letter referred to] Dear Mr. Stewart,-I have the honour to inform you that I have received the letter which you so kindly wrote to me. Your proposal to arrange a fète for the men of our squadron, to bring them into friendly contact with the British naval men, has given me infinite satisfaction; and I cannot but accept. community of Hongkong the lively emotion of I trust you will convey to the unofficial gratitude that animates the officers and men of during your sojourn with you will always my command. The kindly attentions to us remain With us an indelible memory.
With best compliments to yourself, dear Mr. Stewart, I remain, eto.
March 30th. (Signed) E. RICHARD.
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