Orricers oF THE Cus.
—F, Anderson, Es Vice-Presidents:—Sir Pelham L. Warren, K.C ING, His Ex. Liu Sing-ki Dr. Timothy Richard, His Ex. Shen Tan-ho.
Committee:—The Head Master (Chairman), Messrs, G. 8. Foster Kemp (Hon. Sec.), Y. 8. Zau (Hon. Chinese Sec.}, N. T. Choh (Hon, Treasurer), Chang (Captain), ¥. F. Chui tain), P, C. Chung, T. P. Hei.
Orricens oF tHe Day.
Judges:—Tho Rev. A. J. Walker, M.A., The Rev. F. James, M.A, Ph. D., Prof, F.C. Cooper, Mr. Jas. Williamson.
Starters:—Prof. Lattimore, Mr. Z. U. Kwauk.
Stewards rs, ©..N. Chen, Zau, 'T.F, Tsai, MA. ZT. Rin, T.F. Chen, B.A. C. T. Yang, B.A., F. D, Kia, B.A., and N, 'T. Chob, Mr. G. S. Foster Kemp.
The scholars of the Chinese Public School held their first annual sports yesterday, on the Y.M.C.A. Ground, off the N, Szechuen Road Extension. There was a large attendance of spectators, both Chinese and foreign, and the enthusiasra with which the young Chinese ontered into the athletic contests showed that the formation of an athletic club was fully appreciated. The success of the afternoon was largely due to the efforts of the officers of the day, who task to manage 60 many seem a very lengthy programme under ordinary civeumstances it was not so in reality, as there were no tedious waits between the events, and everyone seemed capping was done most judiciously everyone was delighted when one of the smallest of the competitors came home second in the half-mile handicap. During the afternoon, tea was dispensed in a shady tent by Mrs. Sheldon Ridge, and as her was very hot and conducive st the tent was seldom empty. The heat would have deterred many people from entering for more than one event, but so keen were the young competitors that they not only entered, but competed in event after event an enthusiasm which was really remark al The prizes were displayed on a tal in the tea tent. The Chinese spectators were so enthusiastic that they ran across from one side of the ground to the} other while the races were in progress, and by their shouts and choers encouraged the particular competitors in whom they took an interest. Miss who was present with Sir Warren for the greater part of the afternoon, kindly presented the prizes, Mr. Ridge and Professor Cooper expressed the thanks of thegethering to Miss Warren for distributing the prizes, and the visitors for their presence, This was supported by cheers from the students, called for by the captain of the school.
Mr. Kemp and Mr. Zan then moved a vote of thanks to the officers of the day, and the donors of the prizes, and this July 3rd and 4th. The Champion: iwas decided upon a system of points, three points being awarded for a first place, two for a second place, and one for a third place. The competitor obtaining the highest aggregate of points holds the Championship for the yea The prizes for the Tennis tournament doubles wore presented by Mrs. Ridge, and those for the tennis singles by the Chinese staff. The Championship Cup was presented by the Head Master while the remaining prizes led from a fund collected by Messes Shen Tun-ho, Eeq., and Chun Ni-ting, Resvurs.
(1)—Final Round Putting the Weight. Wiuners—Chang Sung-t'xng, and Chung Pai-chang. Eight entries
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