Mr, Robinson, having accepted the trophy amid the hearty applause of the crowd, expressed, on behalf of the Shanghai team, their very grate-fol thanks for the warm welcome! which had been given them on their arrival and to the Hongkong team for giving them such a sporting game. He would like particularly to mention Major Gibbs, who had materially contributed to Shanghai's [success tha day.
Mr. Robinson created considerable Iaughter when he announced that, when they brought the, cup down, the Shanghai team inspired it both ways, It was.not that they expected to take it back, but through reasons of economy. He concluded. by expressing thanks to Mrs. Comyn for presenting the cup and called for three hearty cheers for her.
These were lustily given, and after another burst of cheering for the General, at. the call of Lt.- Colonel Comyn, the proceedings came to an end.
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