April 15, 1907.7
C. U. S. R. A.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES BY TH
GOVERNOR.
The closing competitions of this year's meeting in connection with the China Unitet Services Rifle Association took place at King's Park on April 8th. The most interest ing event was the affinity competition in which ladies and gentlemen participated. ..F. the Governor was present and watched the shoot- ing in the later competitions. At the clos the company of ladies and gentlemen gathered at the tent where Lieut. Colonel Aitken at the request of Colonel Darling gave a resumé of the proceedings.
Colonel Aitken said-Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen: At the conclusion of this the second annual m eting of the C. U. 8. R. A. it
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Native Carbine Competition-Event 22, 201 yards-1, Fettah Singh H. K. Police; ¦ Chragh Dio, H. K. Police. Event 23, 500 vards-1, Gands Singh; 2. Jomadar Gulal Khan. Event 24, aggregate-1, Jemadar Khan ; 2, Ganda Singh.
Nursery Competition-Event 25, 200 and 500 yards-1, Rupa Rawat, 119th Bal; 2. Harbert Khan, 125th Bal.
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Baluchis; 2, Azad Gut, 129th Bal. Event No. 18, † had the band which enters the port on Monday 500 yards—10 and 2 divided—Jemedar Mshom- not been aiptured promptly, some deed of med Khan and Jaddeo Singh. Event No. 19, | violence would have resulted in our immediate 600 yards-1, Larghan Shah, 129th Bal; 2, neighbourhood. On the day in question the Gangoak Bhagnak. Event No. 2, 800 yards— water polio, were informed by two nstive s01 1. Farbi Singh 119th Iaf., Amed Ali, 129th Bal. Event 21, aggregato—1, Jemadar Mahʊm-
men of the capture of two juaks -sach haring med Khan: 2.
' tonnage" of 800 piculs and carrying a cre* of ten men-on the West River. The junks are | ralued at $1,000 apiece, while the clothing and jewellery abosed at the tims is stated to be worth $200. The pirates are alleged to have boarded the junks from
sampana, covered the crew with rifles, sad then pat them in the bold where thev
detained for SATOR days and afterwards landed, Then the rascals brought the vessels on to Hongkong. appearing in the harbour E peaceful traders. They ignored the fact, how- ever, that a seamen from each of the ciptared jaoks had escaped during the affray on the West River. These men, it appears, came to Hongkong and reported the pocurrenc8, therefore the Police were 00 the lookout. That skilled officer, Detective Sergeant Wil- den, was among the number on the watch for the pirates, and from information received he was succesful in apprehending them at amshuipo. There he captured ten meu, all said to b West River ont-throats, and fonad that they had taken out licenses for both juaks. The men are at present charged with “bringing stolen property into the Colony."
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HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
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His Excellency afterwards addressed the company. He said-It is hardly neomsory for me at this late hour of the day to say that I take a great interest in rifle shooting, looking on it not only as a very excellent pastime bat to make a few remarks on the results. The also a very valuable military exercise. It entries in the British events were not Ro
WRA therefore with the greatest satisfac ion numerous as last year, but the shooting was as that I watched the inauguration of the China good and the standard as high as last year all United Services Rifle Association by Major❘ round, if not better. In the native events the General Hatton and saw that he made provision entries were almost the same as last year. As that its meetings should be open to all those who regards results, the two championships were would be called upon for the defence of the won with slightly fewer points than last year colony,soldiers sailors, Volunteers and members i.e., the British with 124 i stead of 1:7, and of the Volunteer Reserve Association. At the native with 120 as against 122 out of a this meeting I have only been able to possible 140. The Officers' Cup brought out a watch two of the competitions. The first was keen finish between the winners and the H.K. for my own cap in which the Middlesex made a Volunteers, the winners averaging 92 out of a Ene score, and the Hongkong Volunteers wera possible 105. In the Commander-in-chief's Cup some little way behind, though I was glad to H.M.8. Tamar' team put up a fine performance see that at any rate they were second, I felt a in completing the course in 27-3/5 seconds which little less fatisfaction in witnessing the included running 100 yards they only expended 7 competition this afternoon. I heard Ове rounds in knocking over the feet fire plates | lady
ray that the ladies fired A great twelve feet square. There were four possibles | desi better than the mau. Standing made during the meeting one at 500 by Mr. | in front of the armed womanhood of Jenkins, and two at 800 yards by Lieut. Hayton the colony and seeing the deadly precision of The proposal to publish gardening nɔtes was of the Hongkong Volunteers in the Officers; their arm, I thought with horror of what found to be beset by numerous difficulties and Cup and by Sergt. Hunt. in the Governor's Cup would happen to our legislative Council sap- was eventuali dropped; as a substitute, a small and.ne by Mrs. Bird today (applause).posing the spirit of the suffragettes invaded this book on "Gardening for Hongkong" WAL In the Governor's Cup the winning team colony (Laughter). Howevr the fear was not brought out by Mr. Tutcher at the request of made the good score of 21 hits, 50 per cent restora serious Bondedave a request to make theets cost of printing the first -050 of them rounds on a small vanishing height to the Association which I hope they owocopies was defrayed by the Society, Mr. Tatober representing, a head and shoulders, visible ply with that is that though I may no longer for only three seconds at a time. In conclusion be a patron of the Association I may be as my the Committee and members beg to thank predecessor, Sir Henry Blake was, elected a you, Sir. Sir A. Moore, General rondwood, life-member (applause). Fir P. Chater and Mr. J..R. M. Smith for the handsome prizes they have given, and our they are also due to you, Sir, for coming here this afternoon to present them. (applause.)
H. E. then presented the prizes as follows:
BRITISH EVENTS.
Rife. Championship Series-vent No. 1, 200 yard-1, Gunner Coles, H.K.V.C.; ?, 8g1. R. Lapsley, H.K.V.C. Frent No. 2, 500 yards—1, A. Jenkins, H.K.V. \.; 2, Supt. P P J. Wodehouse. Event No. 3 600 yards-1, L. Corpt Bone 25th Coy, R.E; 2, 8gt Lapsley, H.K.V.C. Event No. 4, 800 yards-1, Sgt Hill R.M.L.I.; 2, A. B. Young, M.S. K'in Alfred. Erent No. 5; aggregate-Lient Legky, 119th_Infantry; 2, Sgt Laurence, 25th Cor. R.E, 2, Gander Coles, H.E.V.C. Carbine Competition-Event No. 6, 200 yards-Gunner Niven, 83rd Co; R. 8. A. 2, Egt Mejor Yule. Event No. 7 500 yards, Constable J. Spencer: 2, Spt Major Yule A. 0.0 Event No. 8600 yards-1, Sgt Grant H. K. Police; 2 Fg Major Yule. Event No. 9, egg egate-1, ・gt Major Yule; 2, Sgt Grant, H.K. Police.
Nursery Competition-Event No. 10, 200 and 500 yards—1, Gunner Cola®, H.K. V.C; 2. Ord. Seaman Hilleman, H.M.S. King Alfred.
Affioity Comperition-Event No. 11, ladies 75 yards, gentlemen 207 yards--Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Clothier (tie).
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Colouel Darling sid they would elect His Fxcellency life-member on the spot.
With three cheers for the Governor the proceeding terminated,
PIRATES CAPTURED IN HONGKONG,
Piracy is not so romantic as in the olden days. Whether it be that the pirates suffer from the degeneration which is said to have overtaken so many of the human race or not, at any rate there is no gainsaying the fact that they are not now the picturesque figures that they once were. Indeed, they are usually most uninteresting mea and were it not that their manner of living does not commend itself to the community they would attract little notice. More unlikely look. ing pirates could not be seen perhaps than the ten dirty unkempt Chinamen who after huddling in the dock at the Magistracy stood up on Apl. 10th to face Mr. Haseland when they were ata ad to be men concerned in the piracy of two janks up the West River rather more than a week | ago
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At the annual general meeting of this Soolsty next Wednesday, the following Report will be presented: - l'he Committee b-g 0 present their Report on the work of the Society for the year ending 31st March, 1907.
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paying for any farther copies and taking the proceeds of the sale. The Committee osa re- commend the book to sayoas interested in gardening.
The annual show was held in the Botanio Gardens on 26th and 27th February and pro- duced a fine exhibit of flowers and vegetables, there were 651 entries and it was found necessary to considerably lacrosse the matshed socommodation be ond that of the previous year. The details of the Show were reitled by Sub-committee cona sting of Məsses
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Barton, L. Gibbs and F. Howall, who with the help of Mr. Chos Leep Chee supervised the staging of exhibit‹ on arrival; this involves a considerable amount of work and the Com- mittes would ask exhibitors at a future show to lighten it by seeing that their exhibits are properly labelled with the Cass No. and Group, in which they are to be exhibited, before they are sent to the Show grounds,
The judging was done by Messrs. D. W. Craddock and W. J. Tutcher, and the judg- ing of the gardens by Messrs. J. Barton, N. T. Duan, L. Gibbs and H. H. Gomperts.
The attendance of the public at the show was diappointing. The weather was fine and it was confidently hoped that a larger “gate' would be obtained than last year; this anticipa tion was not however realised. On the first day 2244 tickets were sold, and on the second day 137 during the 50 cents time and 692 daring the 20 cents time, the total takings being $431.40 against $676,00 last year.
It appeared that on that occasion the two fishing juaks were attacked by the robbers who put the crew in subjection and sailed down the river. After about seven days they put the crew ashore near Macao, from which place the The accounts show that ospital had to bi men ultimately made their way to Hongkong | drawn upon, to the extent of about $100 to mest Team Competitions officers team competition. and reported to the police what had happened | the expenses of the show. It is thonght that -Event No. 12 200,500 and 800 yards—to them. They added that they were certain some economy might be effected in printing 1,119th Infantry. Event No. 13-not finished the pirates were in Hongkong and sure enough | and in the amount given in primes an I that than : Event No. 14 Commander in chief' Cap-Won search led to the two jaoks being found at | with a little more appreciation showɑ by the
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Samshuipo. The ten men on board were arrested | general publie the show might be mɩde to pay and after appearing before his Worship were re- manded. It is believed the the Chinese Govern- went will apply fetober 195. tition.
Revolver Competition-Event No. 15, 25 yards-1. Lt. Hope R.G.A. 2. Captain D'Orley, Special Services-Event No. 16. The Governor's Cup—1. 3rd Middlesex Regiment; “, H.K.V.C.
NATIVE EVENTS.
Rifle Championship Series-Event No. 17, 200 yards Jemedar Muhuured Khan 129th
Probably emt putting off out, success which attends their hs later than b. Kwangtang Province, thend it necessary to let oing further afield. They until all the risks in Hong kong harbouing it off at the andin likely the
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The best thanks of the Society are due to those who came forward with subscriptions to the priss fund and also to the donors of special prises.
It is proposed to hold a chrysanthemum show in the autumn, and a flower and vegetable show in the early spring of 1908. Schedules are in
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