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tion of the Club has experienced much trouble. A very "scientific Senior Four, including Messrs. Warre, Franklin and Lt. Bonham, was broken up by the departa e of Mr. Franklin- great loss to the rowing-and the invaliding of Lt. Bon bam. The shift to the new Clubhouse and (though it seems unreasonable) the wait for the new Cruickshank design boats, seemed to discourage the less experienced rowing members. A competition for fixed seat fours last autumn resulted in very satisfactory training for two crews but owing to influenza and other distractions, the race did not come off The long-expected boats arrived in February, but even then it was hard to raise any e- thusiasm; only one crew was successful at the Hongkong Regatta. though it is only fair to state that the stations on the course seemed unequal; the same course was used early in 1905, and I find no comment of that time. Since then, there has been much rowing, and distinct improvement in form and steadiness amongst many of our junior members. But the fixed-seat prizes again failed to raise even two scratch orows in May, and until the junior oarsmen realize that good beginning and finish are only to be learnt on fixed seats, I hope the Cruickshank cupe may remain on the mantlepiece of the bar parlour. It is a matter of sincers regret that the Club has been unable, even in conjunction with the V.R.C. to form a crew to go to Shanghai. It would have been an enjoyable trip and an excellent experience in change of water to all engaged, but the summer has been very trying, and our best men are unable to get away. The Committee is unanimous that ав inferior orew should not go in view of the fact that Shanghai has never visited Hongkong. It is hoped that the numerous and keen junior oars now practising will not be too shy to ask for coaching, nor too proud to row on fixed seats and in heavy boats, and that the older and more experienced mem- bere will devote some portion of their hard- earned leisure to teaching, if not to actual example. There is plenty of good material in the Club to sweep the board, not only bere, but at Canton and elswhere, if it is polished by the older hande, and if it will bear in mind that rowing is an art which, though not naturally acquired, still can be acquired more quickly than golf, and unlike golf, gives pleasure and healthful exercise at every
stroke, But the would-be oarsman must be will. ing to try all the time to remember that there are others in the boat, probably more pumped than be himself, and mast not shirk practice to go mafia-hunting. The V.R.C. hope to have sundry open races in December. at which I hope the Yacht Club will show up well.
WATER POLO Report (by Mr. F. A. Biden) states: This season has not been so successful as last year,owing mainly to slackness in not turning up for practice in the early part of the season. Owing to sickness of several of the first team, our position was only fourth in the League Matohes, being equal with the 87th Coy. B.G. A. Of the three friendly matches played, we lost one, and won two. The 2nd team played several matches with varied success, The goal posts and bamboo for marking out the field are in good condition.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
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thongst they might congratulate themselves upon the fact that there was a balance of $95 on the the year's working, in addition to which there had been #164 out of depreciation of furni- ture and $45 written off for bad debts. Had these amounts been included there would have been a balance of over $300. Compared with the small deficit of last year, this was a favourable indication that they were improving their with regard to last season was the interport financial position. A most important matter
match which they managed to win, but not by a large margin-four wickets. He was quite sure He was expressing the opinion of all cricketers when he hoped that those matches would become fixtures. (applause). Theos interport matches had been played for several years, but unfortunately this year Hongkong WAS hot able, owing to various causes, to send as strong a team as they would have liked, but rather than interrupt the sequence of the matales they had decided to send up an eleven which they trusted would give a good secount of themselves.
The report was adopted on the motion of Mr. TURNER seconded by Mr. PEARCE,
to the deed. Debenture interest $867.00 has | been allowed for in the accompanying accounts and has since been paid. There was a larger number of absent members and resignations dur- ing the year, but the oricket and racquets ex- penses have decreased. The receipts of the cricket, tennis and racquets gear on the other hand also show a decrease. The pavillon bar showed an improvement of $150 as compared with the previous year. Shanghai sent a team down in November last In response to an invitation
and was defeated by the home team by four wickets. The thanks of the Club are due to the community for so generously subscribing towards an entertainment fund which enabled the Club to extend suitable hospitality to its visitors and to make the Interport week a decided success. Hongkong sustained a reverse at the hands of Shanghai at tennis, Mr. H. Hancock being defeated by Mr. H. de Voss in the Singles by three sets to оде and in the Doubles Capt. H. M. Beasley, E.A. and Lt. T. A. Whyte, R.A. were defeated by Messrs. H. de Vosa and A. G. H. Carruthers by three sets to two. It is the Committees regret that they find it impossible to accept Singapore's renewed invitation to send a Hongkong of China team. Dr. ATKINSON was elected president. In The Club has been invited to send a team to thank bg the members for the honour they had Shanghai doring the coming season and has done him, he expressed the hope that they would accepted. The Club played 11 matches against have return of interest in the game. The Shanghai, the Navy and Garrison, ete, commitee had decided to enter two elevens and of which 7 were won, 3 drawn and I lost. there would always be one league match on the There were also played several other ground. A card would be printed giving the matches (such as "Longs" v. "Bborts," etc.) | list of important matches. The following individual scores of 100 and over Owing to the votes for two gentlemen being. were made: Mr. R. O. Ha'chison, 115 (retired).equal the ballot for members of committee had ́ Mr. T. E. Pearce, 104; Mr. R. Hancock, 102. to be taken a second time, with the following Mr. T. E. Pearce heads the batting average with result Lieut. Isaacson, R.N., R. Hancock, 36.53 and Major H. E. Lowis; (119th Inf. T. Pearce, Makin, W. C. D. Turner, Major the bowling averages, with 17 wickets for 123 Stephenson, H. Haucook, and H. R. Phelips, runs, or 7.35 runs per wicket. Owing to the departure of Mr. T. C. Gray the interest of the Hongkong "A team in their League lagged and several matches were scratched. The Committee regret that for the same reason they are unable to publish the average of the "A team players. The Annual Lawn Tennis Match against the L. R. C. was played in May and resulted in an easy win for the Club by 69 games to 39. The Lawn Tennis Tournament. was played in March, April and May. Mr. C. A. Carr on the Championship and the Class Single Handicap. The "B" Single Handicap was won by Major E. W. R. Stephenson (3rd Middlesex Regiment). Msara H. Pinckney and Mr. H. Hancock were the winners of the Professional Pairs and the Doubles Handicap was won by Messrs. C. A. Carr and W. G. Worcester. The Racquets Tournament again fell through for want of support, also the competition for the Champion. ship of 1907. During the year 14 new members joined the Club. The total number of mem-
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bers is now 584 and there are 25 naval subscri-
bera. The thacks of the Club are due to Messrs. C. H. Blason, A.C.A, and C. F. Fird, A.C.A, for kindly auditing the accounts. During Mr. F. Maitland's absence from the Colony the Bon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson acted as President of the Club. The other Members who served on the Committee during the past year were:- Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Mesars. R. Hancock, H. Hancock, W. C. D. Turner, H. R. Phelips, T. E. Pearce, T. C. Gray, Major H. E. Lowis (119. Inf,) Major F. W R. Stephenson (2rd Middlesex Regiment), and Lt. E. W. Isaa0800, R.N.
The CHAIRMAN explained that the publication of the report had been delayed by the illness of those entrusted with the work, and their thanks
were due to Messrs. B'ason and Bird who undertook the work practically at the last moment. During the past season the committee bad gone carefully into the question of the finances of the club and, as would be seen, several economies had been effected. For instance, in the running of the cricket there had been a saving of $800 in the expenses, the total being 83,936 as against 84,712 last year. Under the bead of oricket gear, purchases were much more than in the previous year. That was
The annual meeting of the members of the Hongkong Cricket Club was held on Septem. ber 29th at the Pavilion, Dr. Atkinson presided, and there were present Mesere. W. C. D. Tarner and T. E. Pearos (members of committee), H. R. Makin, A. 8. Cobden, A. O. Brawa, Lieat. G. R. Home (3rd Mid.), P. Jacks, E. A. M. Williams, F. I. Gelsthorpe, M. E. Asger, R. P. Carter and H. A. Clothier.
The report on the working of the Club and the Accounts for the year ending 31st August, 1908, stated:-The Income and Expenditure Account shows a surplus of $95.41 which bas ing $5,622.92. $45.00 has been written off the they should not have to spend so much money assets to provide for bad debts, and $164 35 hast is year on cricket gear. There was a very been written off t› provide for depreciation on furniture. It is again the regret of the Com. mittee that ther funds do not allow of the redemption of $1,500.00 debentures according
been added to the Reserve Account, now stand- . favourable sign, because it indicated
good stock at present. The income showed a decrease in subscriptions and entrance fees, and there was also a loss in the the sale of racquets and tennis gear. Notwithstanding these, he
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The CHAIRMAN intimated that the green would be open on October lat for general use, and be hoped that members would do their atmost to induce others to join.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman conoluded the business.
THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Foot- ball lob was held at the Hongkong Hotel on Sept. 29th. Mr. Frank Browne presided, and there were also present Messrs. W. M. Weston, W. J Daniel, E. F. Aucott, B. C. M. Johnson and W. H. Williams (members of committee), Mr. H. L. O. Garrett (secretary) and a fair attendance of members.
The SECRETARY read the notice calling the meeting, and
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, thought members could congratulate themselves on their very satisfac- tory mature. They had won the shield after Dice defeat, and had been successful in a match against a Shanghai team. This success, he considered, was largely due to the training and skilful handling of the team by its osptain, Mr. E. Ascott (applause He was in a post- tion to know that the Clab was not a strong one, for be had unfortunately been on the selection committee, and had found that it was a very difficult task. They were without suffident players to make up for the ordinary wear and tear of the football season, the result being that in the final last year there were three players on the field who should more properly have been in bed. For the future they wanted man more reserves, and at least seven were necessary when the semi final stage was reached. Asual the Rugby team had been keen, and the number of matches had been kept up to the record. The
were very good, and aborted a substantial credit balance, but there was one item which had caused a lot of trouble; that was the amount put down under.
care of ground, eto". This item had been cropping up for years, but the committee at last applied themselves to put a stop to what they considered nothing more or less than an exaction on the part of the ground man. The speaker would be disappointed if when they met next year the amount of $467 was not reduced to $900, Findig that they were paying a good deal for the unsep of the stands and dressing rooms, they had decided to enter into a contract, and he thought they had secured a satisfactory, hand gain A cup had been presented to the Club bys
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