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WEDNESDAY, - FEBRUARY 11, 1520. --
HONGKONG
JOCKEY
FIRST DAY 1920 RACES,
DISAPPOINTING
WEATHER.
CLUB.
gave
Messers. C. G. M. & G. HV,
Charles. 152lbs. (Mr. Bremner) 1 Messrs. Gay Birds' Sandmartin,
151 (Mr. E11) 2 Mr. Soares' Spoilt Child 1551b.
Mr. Dalgano), 3 Messrs. Dowbiggin and Sandes...
Talisman. 152lbs. (Mr. H.Seth) 0 Mr. Dryasdust Wilkins Micawber,
155lbs. (Mr. Crokam) 0 Mr. Dynasty King Alfred, 162lbs, The Hongkong Jockey Club Race 5-Selection, "Tails Up" Braham.
(Mr. Reid) 0 Meeting this year, opened under 6-
Petit Bolero"Bavina. Mr. T.F. Hough's Cadzow's Glen, most inauspicious conditions so far 7-Fox Trot, "Top Hole" Hickey] 14910 (Mr. Doyle) 0 as the weather was concerned. The S-Polonaise,..." Maskea. Faust.Sir Paul's Sovereign Dahlia, 158. morning awned chill and dreary with 9.-Selection. "Jorland" Derewski.
(Mr. Vida) 0 The course looked 10.-Two Step. "A Restless Night "Mr. John Peel's High Tide, 15516. drizg rain. cheerless, in spite of the profusion of
Johnson.
(Mr. Johnstone) Q The rain closed in time for the run Mr. Soares Naughty Child. 1491b. bunting, flowers and ferns and the attendance at the beginning was natur-ning of the first race which enabled
(Mfr. Soares) 0 Off 12.35. After a false start, the ally sparse. Those who were keen the ladies to leave the shelter of
the stands and enough to be in time for the first rase the scene a more animated appearkins Micawber took the lead follow- 10 ponies got away in a bunch. Wit- appeared in overcoat, or. nackintosh
ance. Feople continued to arrive 35ed by High Tide the rest being well and the ladies. for the most part the morning passed and by tirin bunched. The same order past the remained in the Stand or private time it may be said that the Rock. Found the bend Sandmartin Owing to the Chinese New attendance was an average one. took the lead with Wilkins Micaw. boxes. Year holidays, the races this your The first race proved the prediction ber lying second the rest still were fixed a fortnight carlier than last tha: calculations would be upset by bunched. Down the straight Sand year and had it not been for this, the the weather. Ludlow's win was martin and High Tide raced hard fixture might have been held under most unexpected there being only with Spoilt Child coming out of the better weather conditions. The course three tickets taken the dividend being bunch. At the distance post Mr. itself. although not bad, was such as over $500,
Bremner, on Charles, came out in to upset original cflcalations and the
It is interesting to note that alter fine style and passed the post a neck punter had to revise considerably his the Valley Stakes, Louza, which in front of Sandmartin, Spoilt Child book. Times, of course, were slow.
started favourite and ran third was being half a length behind. Time, Mr. T. F. Hough, the efficient, and discovered to have been galloped 135 1 5. genial Clerk of the Course, was early upon and had sustained a cur from
the booked catreme from the hock to the heel, about eigh: | upon the scene. ly well alter his trip Home.
inches long and half an inch deep.. elements ha no terrors for him and The owner expressed the opinion that
The
on his difficult and he ser to work exacting rask with his
usual good humour and cheery smile.
The atticials were
PATRON,
1
it was a wonder the animal finished 15
ul.
le
The course improved later in the morning and buckers were better to pick winners, on form, as for in- His Excellency Sir R. E., Stubbs. stance in the Victoria Stakes, where K.C.M.G.
HONORARY STEWARDS. His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, K.C.B.
His Excellency Major-General F Ventis C.B.
Commodore V. G. Gurner, R. N.
STEWARDS.
about 600 out of a total of 800 tickets sold were taken on Mighty King.
The Hon. Sir C. Paul Chater, Kt.. C.M.G.. His Honour Sir W. Rees-THE Davies Kr. Mr. H. J. Gedge. Mr. T. F. Hough, Mr. Henry Humphreys, Hon. Mr. J. Johnstone. Lieut. Cet W. L Loring. CM. G., D.S.O..
R.A. Mr. G. C. Moxon. Mr. D. M. Ross, and Mr. N. J. Stabb. O.B.E.
Stewards in Charge of the Scale.-- Mr. Henry Humphreys. Mr. G. C.! Moxon, and Mr. N.. J. Stabb, O. B. E. Handicapper.Mr. D. M. Ross. Judge.-M. F. B. Marshall, Assistant Judge. Mr. D. E. Clark.
Starter. Mr. H. J. Gedge.
Second Starter.-Mr. J. H. Cong
don.
Time Keeper. Mr. M. S., Sassoon."¦ Secretaries & Treasurers.-Messrs. Linstead & Davies.
3-THE VICTORIA
STAKES.- Wianer $600; second $200; third, $100. F: China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Bond fide Griffins on date of entry allowed! 5 lb. Subscription Griffins of both. Classes of this season 1979-1920 allowed 10 IN Entrance $10. One mile.
Pari-mutuel —
Winner, Places-st
#1
THE CHINA MAIL."
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
THEATRE
HONGKONG,
ROYAL.
UNITED SERVICES VARIETY CONCERT PARTY..
A GRAND CONCERT
in Aid of the Widow of the late Warder Speed Under the distinguished Patronage of
H. E. The Bor, sir . E. STUBBS, K.C.M.G.
The Admiral Sir A. M DUFF, E.C.B.
Major lesen F. VENTRIS, C.B.
How Dr. CLAUD SEVERN, 0.35.0.
rton. Sir. E. D. C. WOLFE,
Will be held on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1920,
At 9 p.m. sharp.
Prices $3, $2 & $1. ·
Booking at MOUTBIE'S.
FOR SALE.
Owner has no further need for
5. THE CHALLENGE CUP- Value One hundred Guineas. For China Ponics, Weight for inches OR SALE-Several lots of FURS. as per scale. To be won two years. H consecutively by a Pony or Ponies them. Is good condition. Apply Box the bona fide property of the same 1179c/o CHINA MAID." owner of owners. Winner to re- ceive $750 and 70 per cent. second $300 and 20 per cent., third
$150 and 10 per cent. of the en-THE RACES ! ·
trance fees until the Cup is finally won when the second pony wil receive 75 per cent, and the third pony 25 per cant. of the entrance- Fees in addition to the place money. Entrance $10. One mile and three- quarters. Pari-mutuel
Winner. Places:-1s:
THE RACES!
DANCES AT THE
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
MOTOR CARE.
PATRONS ORDERING
FOR THE
- 6:50
3.80
S 6.30
2nd
6.90
560
3rd
7.10
H
2nd 3rd
7.20
7.80
Cash Sweeps →→
Ticket No. 237 1st $
1560
93 2nd $
445
MOTO: CARS
"4 3rd
222
73
J
296 2nd $
Unplaced ponies Commission
295
Unplaced ponies
100
DANCE MAY ORDER CARS
67 3rd $
147
Commission
513
$
100
3S0
Total
.$ 2740
TO HAVE HOOD AND SIDE CURTAINS UP IF DESIR- ED.
Total
1,555
Cash Sweeps:-~~
Ticket No. 194 1st $1033
Amongst the later arrivals were the Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.. Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.B.E., Commander. C. W. Beckwith. R.N., Mr. A. G. Stephen H.K. & S.B., Shanghai), and Mr. C. W. Beswick of Shanghai.
WONG NEI CHONG STAKES.-Winner, $600; second $200; third $100. For China Ponies. Horse Bazaar Subscription Griffins of any season non-winners. Weight for inches as per scale.ticket Nos, 296, 312, 274, 194. 341, Mr. G. H. Forts' Mountain King. (Jockey allowance.) Entrance $3 Half a mile. Pari-mutuel: Winner. Places-1st
S 522
$ 3120
2nd 3rd
$ 319.50
$ 162.20
i
Cash Sweeps
Ticket No. 220 1st $
22 2nd 3
602 172
235 3rd
86
"Vaplaced ponies and
300 505
$
1 363
each.
Clerk of the Course.-Mr. T. E.. 15% Commission Hough.
Able assistance in carrying out the general arrangements was rendered by about 4 non commis. sioned officers of the garrison under direction of Garrison Sergeant Major H. Westlake.
Tota!
Unplaced ponies. $25.00 ticket Nos. 160, 206, 60, 92, 265, 178, 234, 208, 253, 29, 122, 126.
Mr. Ritchfield's Ludlow, 150lb.
As last year, adequate precautions! were taken to deal with an outbreak" Mr. "Adams' Moonshine, 14715. of fire and an efficient staff of fire- men, with one of the must powerful motors, under the supervision of Chief: Inspector Lane were on the spot.
1
2
3
Unplaced ponies, $25.00
67,259,
Unplaced ponies. $25.00 each, ticket Nos. 93, 97, £37, '237, 4, 572, each † 164,
155lb...
(Mr. Hill) Mr. John Peel's Colinton, 158fb.
(Mr. Johnstone) Mr. Logor's Red Robe, 1521.
(Mr. Bremner) Goshead's Scotchbox (late Nariveland), 155lb.
2
·
MOTOR BUSES.
THE MOTOR BUSES WILL RUN TO REPULSE BAY HOTEL ON EACH DAY OF THE RACES, LEAVING 3 HONGKONGHOTEL AT7.15 and 9 pim. RETURNING at (Mr. Kirkpatrick) of 11 pin, and 12 MIDNIGHT B. D: Kapteyn's Runaway.. RETURN FARE 32. Light: 1521b...(Mr. Delgano) 0 Mr. G. C. Moxon's Kalamazoo,
16. (Mr. Croker) Mr. D. M. Ross's Pink Eve,
15816.
Mr G. H. Ports' Mighty King.
1551b.
(Mr. Hill) Mr. Jahn Feel's Sandy, 1521b.
(Mr. Johnstone) 2 Mr. Mr. B. D. Kayteyn's Spotted
·Sand. 155lb..........(Mr. Dalgano) 3 Mr. Fash's Lanchester. 15513.
(Mr. Belt Irving) Mr. Horslord's Malcolm, 1521.
(Mr. Bremner) 0 Sir Paul's Eclipse Dahlia (late
Ironsand), 15515...(Mr. Vida) 0 Sir. Paul's Purity Dahlia. 145b.
(Mr. Crokam)
Mr.
0
0
FOR THE RACES.
(Mer Sutton) Q THE DRAGON MOTOR
Off at 3.3 A good start Kalamazoo CAR CO. ARE RUNNING A with Pink Eye taking the lead
SERVICE the followed by Red Robe, Colinton,
OF MOTOR
O# at 1.1. A good start penies getting away evenly. Purity Runaway Light and Scotchbox BUSES TO AND FROM THE Dahlia took the lead followed by Moontain King lying last. The RACE COURSE ON RACE Mighty King and Sandy. At the foot-same order passed the foot- ball stand Lanchester went to the Fronti ball (Mr. Doyle)
stand. Pink Eye took DAY. the rest bunched with Johnstone and the lead past the rock, the same (Mr. Adams)
Vida bringing up the rear. At the order being maintained round the
THE MOTOR BUSES Messrs. C. G.. M. and G. H. W.'s
village bend Spotted Sand took, the bend. The first time past the post
CHATER Uncle 155b...Mr. Bremner) lead followed by Purity Dahlia with Pink Eye and Kalamazoo ran together WILL LEAVE Mr. Allsure's Tam, 150lb.
Sandy coming through. In the home with Runaway Light, Red Robe ROAD (NEAR HONGKONG.
following (Mr. Grimstone) Straight Mighty King came out follow- and Scotchbox
ed by Sandy and won by two lengths behind. The same order prevailed HOTEL) at FREQUENT IN- (Mr. Reid) with Spotted Sand half a length be- past the football stand Nearing the TERVALS. THIS IS A SAFE
rock Mouniain King came up to third place, Pink Eye and Kalamazoo stil! AND COMFORTABLE WAY leading together. At the bend Moun | OF PROCEEDING TO THE
There was also a section of the Ambulance Corps in artendance. Mr. Billiards' Cannon, 155lb.
The Cash Sweeps and Pari Mutmel ; were in charge of Messrs. Lowe Messrs. G. and G.'s Trumpet. Bingham and Matthews as last year, [
(Mr. Hill)
(Mr. Way! 0
$55lb.
this making the seventh year in Mr. C. H. P. Hay's Othello, succession Messrs Lowe, Bingham
and Matthews have undertaken the
1521b.
work. The Chinese staff was under Capt. Henderson and Mr. Dyer's
the charge of Mr. U. Rumjahn.
D
Hawks, 155lb.
(Mr. Kirkpatrick) D Law-Merchant's El Dorado, 153lb ..... (Mr. Dalgarno) 0 G. C. Moxon's Honour. 1491b.
(Mr. Crokam).
The commissions were slightly altered this year, the rules being Mr. that a commission of 15 per cent! and also a sum of $25 payable to Mr. each drawer of an unplaced starter (except in the Derby and Champions Sir Paul's Claymore Dahlin.. when the amount was 8100) was
15216.
(Mr. Vida) D deducted from the total amount of Mr. John Peel's Excelsior, 1521b. each sweepstake.
(Mr. Johnstone) D
The balance of the dividend was Mr. John Peel's Buck Up, 1551b. divided as follows:-1st prize 70 per
(Mr. Bell Irving) 0
(Mr. Soares)
cent; 2nd prize 20 per cent; 3rd Mr. Twomen's Surprise, 14715. prize 10 per cent.
In the par! mutuel the Mr. Walecorn's Tredegar, 1531b. usual 10 per cent was deducted.
D
hind Sandy.
Time, 2min. 09.2/5sec.
close
RACES.
· Tel. 483.
4. THE VALLEY STAKES:-Win-tain. King still held third place.
ner $600; second $200; thÿd $100. the leaders keeping ahead. Kala For China Ponies, Horse Bazaar mazoo and Pink Eye still keeping the Subscription. Griffins of this season lead entered the Eome straight. Red 50 Cents Single Fare 50 Cents. 1919-1920. Weight for inches as Robe came into third place, Mountain per scale. Entrance $0. Three King going well away to the fore, quarters of a mile.
closely followed by Colinton and Kalamazoo, Pink Eye dropping out. Pari-mutuel
Mountain King Enished first in fine DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO. Winner,
style three lengths ahead of Colinton, Places:-1st
second, with Red Rebe half a length behind.
3 15.10
$ 5.50
2nd
$
5.60
3rd
$ 5.80
Cash Sweeps:-
Ticket No. 371 1st $ 1,040
68 2nd $
Unplaced ponies (Mr. Sutton) D Commission
The police arrangements were ably Of at 12.5. A bad start, Tredegar.
carried out by a staff of over 100
being left.
Ludlow then went to the
Total..
med under the direction of Inspectors lead followed by Moonshine and Garrod, Brazil and Kent.
297
360 3rd $
148
175
470
$ 1,955
--
Uncle. Ludlow increased his lead in Unplaced ponies, $25.00 each, The band of the 2nd Battalion of ne Wiltshire regiment under the the straight and won easily by three ticket Nos. 68, 233, 242, 110, 216, 83, conductorship of Mr. J. W, Eatson lengths from Moonshine second with 360, 4, 371, 92.
rendered one of the best programmes Uncle a length and a hall behind, Mr. C. H.-P. Hay's Brutus, al, music beard at the Hongkong, third. Races.
The programme was as follows.
MORNING.
1 March "The Contemptibles,"
44
Stanley
2. Overture" Comedy". Bela 3. Selection "The Mikado"
Sullivan
14. Dances from "Robin Hood "
1, 2 and 3 Bunning 5. Song "Berceuse de Jocelyn"
Godard
......Ancliffe.
6. Walte "The Fairest in the
Land"
7. Selection" Arlette Novello
8. Dances from "Henry VIII”.
Time, Imin. 00.1/5sec.
12. THE MAIDEN STAKES.-Wi-
Time, 3.57.
6. THE TRIAL PLATE.-Winner King guing well up on the outside side of Hongkong Chief. But the $600: second 6200; third $100 early took the lead retaining this. For Chima Ponies, bona fide Griffins past the judges box followed up on date of entry, Weight forby Plain John, Aviation and Hong- inches as per scale. Subscription kong Chief. In that order Allied Griffins of both Classes of this King retained the lead past the season 1919-1920 allowed 7 lb football stand; but going up the Winner of the Maiden Stakes 7 straights Aviation went ahead and extra. Jockey allowance.) En established a long lead retaining it up trance $10. Allowances accibru the incline with the King lying, second, fative. From the Two Mile Pos: Hongkong chief third and Conqueror once round and in.
Dhalia fourth. Rounding the village Parimutuel
bend Allled King reduced the distance Winner,
of the leader, the other ponies closing Places-1st
the up. At
home straight it was a hard fight between Allied "King, Hongkong Chief and Plain John which resulted in Allied King winning by à length and a half from Plain John second who was a length in front, Hongkong Chief third.
Time 2. 25. 1/5.
2nd. 3rd
9:50 5.20
5.30
$ 5.80
13513............ (Mr. Hill) Mr. Henry Humphreys' Wee
Mouse, 1521b. ner $600; second $200; third $100.
(Mr. Johnstone) 2 -For China Ponies bond fide Griffins Mr. B. D. Kapteyn, Louza, 1551b.
Cash Sweeps: on date of entry. Weight for
-(Mr. Crokam)
Ticket No.88 1st $ 1,583 3462nd & 452 531 3ru 3 226 75 $. $489
..$2,750
inches as per scale. Subscription Mr. Fisherman's Kipper, 1551b. Griffins of both Classes of this
(Mr. Sed) 0: season 1919-1920 allowed 7-b. Mr. Four of a kind's Murphy, Unplaced ponies Entrance $10. Three quarters of 155lb. (Mr. Dalgano) 0 Commission
Mr. Four of a kind's Willie,
155lb. (Mr. Sutton), of Total Mr. Jay Pee's Orion, 158b.
Unplaced ponies, 32500 each, ricket Nos 346 745, 531,88 142, 383,
(Continued ́es Page 8,).
Monsieur de Beaufort arrived from Paris on the c.s. 'Amazone last week he is working at present
studying business conditions in the Orient before accepting a-regular appofotment in China.
15216A (Mr>-Soares) 0 Mr. G. H. Pots Allied King," at the Banque Industrielle de Chine,
A mile. Pari-mutuel :-
Winner, Places: 1st"
$ 24 40
2nd 3rd
8.80
•.9.30
2.
(Mr. Kirkpatrick) 0 || Mr. Law-Merchant's El Dorado,
9 20
Ticket No. 20 1st $
331 2nd $ 284 3rd $
894 253 127 175
1, 2 and 3 German Cash Sweeps
9. Selection "The Bing Boys of
Broadway" my..........Ayer
10. Morceau "Salut d'Amour"
1-March
Elgar. Unplaced ponies
*Commission
1551b
Mr. John Peel's Buzz OR, 153lb.
(Mr. Hill) T (Mr. Bell Irving), 0 Mr. John Peel's Pisini John, Mr. Saints' St., Chad, 155th."
1581b. Mr. Johnstone) 2 (Mr. Way) 0 Sir Ellis Kadoorie's Hongkong Of 1.32 After a false start the Chief 101lb. (Mr. Breiner) 73 field got away badly, Brutus. Vee Mr. G. C, Moxon's Aviation; " 434Mouse and Louza went to the front.
AFTERNOON.
On the Quarter Deck Alford. Total $1.710
1 Patience" Sullivan. D
Thousand Kisses
The Dockyard Charge Hands
- 158lb (Mr. Croker) 0 st Hongkong are not satisfied with the lep per cent, increase of pav
and led the field in that order all the Major Nathan's Cigarbox, 15515.
Siz-Paul's Conqueror - Dahlia,
1551b.(Mr. Vida)
way round. Brutus, winning by three (Mr. Kirkpatrick) 0 awarded last July, and announced in lengths from Wee Mouse with Louze Usplaced ponies, $25.00 each two lengths behind, third, the rest Joyce, ticket Nos. 29, 56, 127, 331, 108, 284, out of the race. Aisha" Lindsay. 121,340, 20, 267,"
Time, min. 35.4/5a6c.
OF at 3:35. After a good start Cigar box took the lead at the out-
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