Inch, T. O'Driscoll, T. E. Trueman, and H. P. Wilkinson, Committee.
There were not many spectators The Chairman expressed the to witness this game at Hongkew thanks of the members to Mr. J. J.
Park, and those who were present Sheridan for his excellent work in were not treated to a very attrac-the past year up connexion with the tive game. Neither side was at, full annual celebration, and other secre-strength, and the Customs had to torial duties, remarking that Mr. complete their team on the ground, Sheridan seemed to be able not only With a strong wind to help to attend to his own business, but them during the first half, the Cus-to give his whole time to that of toms' forwards were frequently the Society. round the Club goal, but although the backs were none too strong, and The Chairman said that it was made a few dangerous mistakes, customary at the annual meeting to the goal was kept intact. The Club decide what form the celebration of forwards pressed towards the close St. Patrick's Day should take. He of th, near the interval thought that this tyeer, however, they would all agree that, in the special circumstances, it would be inidvitable to have anything in the nature of a celebration, and that the matter might be left in the hands of the incoming Committee.
Various suggestions were made for the holding of an entertainment in aid of the Prince of Wales' and other funds, but it was finally decided to postpone any celebration. for the present and to leave it to the Committee, as soon as they thought it oppo tun>, to call another meeting. gained their first goal. Chapman handled im the penalty area, and Griffin converted with a good shot. At the interval the Club led by one goal to nil.
During the greater part of the second half, the Customs were almost entirely on the defense The Olub forwards were kept out for quite a ong time, their great weakness being poor shooting, many excellent opportunities being lost in this way. The Customs' forwards, towards the end of the game, returned to the attack, and with the least bit of luck would fro UN
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