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FIFTH DAY.
STRAITS V. SHANGHAI,
Yesterday, the fifth day of the cricket meet ing, saw the opening of the match between Shanghai and the Straits, but Hongkong, having won the tournament there was not the same amount of interest manifested in the match. Fine weather conditions prevailed, and some good cricket was witnessed. Shanghai won the toss and batted first, Hubbach, having hurt his knee, was unable to take the field, and Lt. Paxton filled the breach.
Barrett and Lanning went to the wicket first. They showed themselves in good batting form and both hit out well, sending both Hennessy and Clarke all over the field. When Lanning had compiled 22 he hit out at one of Clarke's deliveries, which dropped into the hands of Eddis. The first partnership had produced 36. Lambe followed, but he was again unfortunate, being caught by Hennessy before he had made a run. This was his second | duck of the meeting. The score now stood at 42. Shanghai's hopes rose when Anderson jained Barrett, but runs did not come at all freely, and forty minutes had gene before 50 was registered. Other five runs went to the combination, when Barrett was caught by Brown at mid-on after he had com- piled a useful 23. The score now stood at 55 for the loss of three wickets. Hawkins succeeded Barrett, but did not keep his end long, being caught in the slips before he had made a run. The fourth wicket fell with the score at 60. Wilson became associated with Anderson, and Mackenzie took over the bowling from Clarke, The batsmen did not get many opportunities, and Anderson, who had been doing well, found himself handicapped through an accident to his finger. He was soon afterwards caught by Eddis in the slips after he had run up 19. The telegraph now indicated 73 runs for the loss of five wickets. Wilson, who found another partner in Brand, got several good strokes off his bat before he was caught by the bowler. The score had now been carried to 80 for six wickets. Shackleton was his successor, and Clarke relieved Hennessy of the bowling. The partnership batted steadily, and the newcomer got the first sixer of the game by lifting one from Mackenzie into the Law Courts. The first century was reached at 12.35. after an hour and a half's play Hennessy replaced Mackenzie, and saw Shackelton make several profitable strokes from his trundling, which caused the figures on the board to be altered to 110 within a couple of minutes. The next decade was reached more slowly, Mackenzie bowling a maiden over, and the total was raised to 138 when the tiffin interval arrived.
After the adjournment Brand and Shackleton continued their good stand and brought the register to 190 before they were separated, Brand being stumped by Maartenez after the bowlers had been changed. Wickets fell fairly fast, Shackeleton being caught by Eddis after having contributed 82, but runs came quickly, and 101 had been added before Main was bowled by Clarke. Shanghai had totted up 239 before they were dismissed, a much higher figure than was anticipated, but probably the deterioration in the Straits fielding-which was not so good as against Hongkong-accounted for this.
Straits commenced batting at 3 o'clock. They had some luck in the first over, Eddis getting a couple of snicked boundaries and a two off Sparke (one should have been held in the slips), and Grenier gave a fine catch, behind which the fielder failed to retain. After a short spell Donnelly entrusted the ball to Main, whose initial efforts went rather wide. Eddis sent him to the boundary, and Grenier out a beauty for like value on changing ends, Mains' first over proving somewhat expensive. Only 40 had been compiled in the first half-hour, but soon after the figures had been altered Eddis was caught by Brand at mid-on after having compiled 28. The score stood at 42 for one when Clarke came in, but he only made two when he took a fast ball from Sparke which went behind and was caught by Barrett. The telegraph read, 50-2-2. Zehn- der joined Grenier, but his tenure was short, as Main got him leg before wicket. 51-3-1. Brown, his successsor, was nearly caught by the wicket-keeper on taking the first ball, but his stay at the wicket was fairly profitable
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
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[November 27, 1909,
and the combination took the score to 80 when MILITARY MATSKEDS DESTROYED. four o'clock was called A change of bowlers was tried, Donnelly taking the top end and Anderson On Wednesday morning two alarming re- the bottom end. Grenier pulled Anderson's first ports from the vicinity of the military one on the matsheds awoke most of the residents of Kow- ball to leg for a four and got second, the over costing Shanghai five. Bar- leon and was heard over in Victoria. It was rett, by missing at mid-on, gave Brown found that they were caused by the bursting of. a life, and a beautiful drive off Donnelly to the two gasolines in the aerated water factory in band completed the first century for the Straits barracks, which with other matsheds were ablaze. He followed How the fire originated is not known, but very after eighty minutes' play. this with another quartette off Ander- shortly after the discovery was made some five son, and had another narrow escape, the fielder or six matsheds had been consumed. The block failing to hold a good chance. Hawkins showed occupied by the native officers of the 105th up well at long field and picked up speedy balls Mahrattas and the 13th Rajputs were des. very smartly indeed. Main relieved Anderson troyed, and it looked at one time as if the and had the satisfaction of clean bowling wind would carry the conflagration to the Brown, who never attempted to play the ball. magazine, but this contingency did not happen, 114-4-23. Mackenzie made up the partnership, and the hospital also escaped." and Sparke took over the bowling from Donnelly, soldiers were lined out to pass pails of water Main, in the over following Brown's retirement, from the pumps, but this was of little use, and repeated his bowling achievement, taking when the hand carts from Yaumati and the 120-Water Police Stations were brought to the Mackenzie's wicket before he got a run.
in next, was scene they were not required, the matsheds being reduced then to a mass of blackened ruins. When the fire was at its height the flames lit up the heavens, and the many sightseers witnessed a very fine spectacle. No one was injured, but the inconvenience to the soldiers is considerable..
came Hickley, who 5 0. cheered when he got his first run of the meeting, and the compliment was repeated when he snick- ed Main to the boundary. Wilson's advent as a bowler was signalised by catching Grenier, who had made a stand of one hour and forty minutes and had contributed 55. 140- 6-55. His successor was Maartenez. Hickley, who had been far from comfortable, was caught by Donnelly when he pulled Wilson to square leg. 154-7-9. Hennessy went into partnership with Maartenez, who secured two fours and a sixer off Wilson in one over, though he was almost caught in the next over but one by the wicket-keeper. Even in that over he made five off Wilson. A four to Hennessy in the last over brought the score up to 176 after two hours' batting.
Scores:
SHANGHAI.
1st Innings. Captain Borrett, e Brown, b Clarke.... A. E. Lanning, o Eddis, b Clarks P. Lambe, e Hen essy, blark................ R N. Anderson, c Eddis, b Hennessy... W. J. Hawkins, c Zehnde., b Hennessy W. E. Wilson, o and b Hennes y
D. Brand, st Maartenéz, b Bickley C. F. Shackleton e Eddis, b Hickley N. L. Sparke.b Clarke Dr. Donnelly, not out T. Main, b Clarke
Extras
Hennessy Clark Makenzie Grenier Hickley
23
22
0
19
"
10
38
82
8
15
14.
8
.239
Total
Bowling Analysis.
0.
M.
R.
W.
23
3
71
3
23
2
75
5
12
46
0
10
0
4
0
29
STRAITS.
1st Innings.
N. Grenier, c and b Wilson Lieut. Eddis, c Brand, b Sparke Lieut. Clarke, c Barrett, b Sparke . R. S. Zehnder, luw, b Main
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The native
STEAMER CANTON" IN A TYPHOON.
When the Swedish steamer Canton arrived
in port from Singapore late on Tuesday after- noon she bore unmistakeable marks of having passed through the typhoon which caused so.. much delay to shipping due from tho south. The Canton had fairly good weather until the 18th instant, when a rough sea was succeeded
y a heavy gale, the wind increasing to typhoon force and the sea growing to mountainous heights. Powerful waves swept the deck, smash- ing the port boat deck and three of the boats hanging in the davits. One gig was washed clean overboard and the rod connecting the steering gear aft was snapped, thus rendering the vessel uumanageable. The steering gear was eventual- ly secure to the windlass, but while this task was being undertaken the engine-room skylight was stove in and the engine-room half flooded. All the gear above board was more or less damaged, and the starboard bow of the vessel was slightly stove in. During this thrilling experience no lives were lost, but officers and crew had a very trying time till the storm abated.
CHINESE IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS.
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Appointments on return from Leave:- Indoor. Commissioner, H. F. Merrill, S'hai.
Dep. Commissioner, P. C. Hansson, Canton. Dep. Commissioner, K, J. Andes, Foochow. Assistant, K. T. F. F. Tochterrmann, S'hai. Transfers.
Indoor.-Commissioner, J. C. Johnston, Wuhu,
to Ichang
Act. Commissioner, F. J. Mayers, Iohang,
to Wuhu.
55
28
2
V. Hrown, b Main
23
R. M Mackenzie, b Main
0
T. G. Hickley, e Donnelly, b Wilson S. G. A. Maartenez
9
23
5
30
Act. Dep. Commissioner, C. A. McAllum,.
176
Dr. Hennessy
Extras .......
Total
Bowling Analysis.
0.
M.
R.
W.
17
3 45
6
0 21
11
1
36
3
Anderson Wilson....
4
0 24
3
1
20
Sparke Donnelly Main
KNODIN
Monday and Tuesday of next week will be devoted to interport tennis.
CRICKET DINNER TO INTERPORT TEAMS.
On Saturday, 27th instant, at 7.45 p.m., the visiting teams are being entertained by the Cricket Club to a farewell dinner at the Hong- kong Hotel. Owing to limited space it has been found impossible to ask all the inembers of the Hongkong Cricket Club to join in the dinner, but a smoking concert has been arranged to commence at 9.30 p.m. in the large dining room, and it is hoped that as many members who can put in an appearance will do so. No tickets will be required.
Dep. Commissioner, T. E. Cocker, Foochow,
to Hangshow (Kashing).
• anton, to Shanghai (for orders).
Asst., P. P. M. Kremer, S'hai, to Kiungchow. Outdoor :-Asst. Examiner, J. A. Dick, Chin-
kiang, Harbin,
Tidewaiter, C. E. Whiting, Soochow, Chefoo.. Tidewaiter, W. E. Talbot, Shanghai, Shang-
hai, for orders.
Indoor :-
Leave.
Commissioner, H. E. Hobson, granted leave. Commissioner, W. T. Leay, Hangchow, from
1.4.1910.
Commissioner, E. G. Lowder, Shanghai,
from 1.10.1909.
Commissioner, N. A. Konovaloff, Harbin,
from 1.2.1910.
Act. Commissioner, H. Dawson-Grone, Kirin,
from 1.4.1910.
Chief Asst.R. de Nally,Nanking,from 1.4.1910. Act. Dep. Commissioner, C. Thorne, Tatung,
from 1.4.1910.
Asst., A. Scagliotti, Shanghai, from 1.4.1910 Asst., J. Klubien, Hangehow, from 1.4.1910...
Resignations. Assistant & M. O., W. Kirk.
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