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There were plenty of other events but only of local interest, the rain came down 
like a waterspout towards the end, spoiling half the show. 
The 16 Company, Southern Division, It.A. sports came off the middle of Sep¬ 
tember, there is nothing much to record about them ; they were a success, and 
everything went off well, but one misses the “ Hairy ” sadly in Garrison Battery 
sports. Lieut.-Col. Nash kindly presented a cup for the winner of the greatest 
number of events. This was won by Corporal Marlow, a smart man at all games 
and sports, and a good soldier; a very popular win. 
In July last seven of the BA. here gave a dance, Capt. and Mrs. Block kindly 
gave up their house for the occasion. It was a rather ambitious undertaking, the 
whole of Colombo and a number of up-country people being asked; about 130 
people turned up. The decorations were very pretty, and all the arrangements 
would have been hard to improve on. The garden was quite a scene from fairy¬ 
land, the ferns and palms, with Chinese lanterns hung among them, and small 
lamps on the ground, made a wonderfully pretty and effective scene, and when 
you add “ brave men and lovely women ” (at least they’re all supposed to be 
that at Colombo), with drinks galore (they are a thirsty race in Ceylon), and Kala 
juggers, and bowers of bliss to suit all, what could the heart of man or woman 
require more ? Space forbids my entering into details of the smart frocks, un¬ 
doubtedly though they require seeing to be appreciated. The floor was good and 
the music good, and altogether the dance was a great success and the talk of the 
place for long afterwards. It was the first dance given by the B.A. in the memory 
of man ; but what can be done without a Mess. 
DOYEIt, 
The B.A.C.C. Dover, during the past season played 18 matches, of which they 
won 10 ; amongst the opposing teams were the Begiments in Garrison, Cavalry 
Depot; B.M.L.I., Walmer; the King’s Dragoon Guards, Boyal West Kent Regt., 
Shorncliffe ; and other local clubs. 
Lieut. H. M. Barnes was captain and Lieut. Hutchinson secretary. 
The best averages were as follows :— 
C.S.M. Lindley ... ... ... ... ... 24*67 
Lieut. E. L. Tomkins ... ... ... ... 16*7 
„ H. M. Barnes .. ... ... ... ... 12*27 
u E. P. Hutchinson ... ... ... ... 11*22 
Lieut. Barnes took 108 wickets for 863 runs 
Corpl. Paitson „ 63 u „ 630 „ 
The question of separate cricket grounds for the Western Heights and Castle 
is receiving the consideration of the authorities; the present arrangement is 
very unsatisfactory, there being only one small ground situated in the town and 
shared by the Dover C.C., B.A. and three Begiments. It is to be hoped that 
the B.A. will have a ground of their own before long. 
On the 16th August Colonel Lloyd and officers gave a large garden party at 
the Castle. A portion of the band (strings) from Woolwich played on the lawn, 
and was very much appreciated. The armoury at the Keep and some of the 
underground passages were additional attractions. 
On the 9th September the It.A. Athletic Sports took place on the North Eall 
Meadow in lovely weather. A large number of visitors and friends assembled. 
The band from Woolwich again attended and added considerably to the success of 
the meeting. Besides the usual events were an “ Umbrella and Saddling race,” 
won by Mr. Leather, 5th Fusiliers, which caused much amusement. The flat 
race for officers was won by Lieut. Hutchinson, 
