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IMPRESSIVE SCENES AT WEMBLEY.
HOW EMPIRE DAY WAS OBSERVED.
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SATURDAY'S RACING,
THIRD EXTRA MEETING,
MR. DOYLE'S FOUR FIRSTS,
1.
open moe or open Griffin race GLASGOW BYE ELECTION. Value $800 or over for Ponies that have won the aggregate prize in the Gymkhana Staker in any season 5 lb. extra. Non winning Subscription Griffins allowed & lb.
Out of a programme of eight
In the event of a run off the races at Happy Valley on Satur
weights shall be weight for in ches usa per scale. Entrance day, Mr. T. M. Doyle, rode four Foo $0. and Prize: $200. winners, He had two other mounts,
3rd Prize: $100, " ose of which he brought in second Mr. Dynasty's Spotted Sand, and the other was unplaced. The
15315................(Mr. Doyla) I "Dynasty" stable was the most successful of the owners, Spotted Sir Paul Chater's Valiant Sand, King Alfred and King Mr. A. H. Carroll's Fern Leaf,
Dahlia, 151fb...(Mr. Gibson) 2 Canute scoring firsts and King! Charlie a place.
The number of people present was smaller than usual. This is probably explained by the bad; weather just before the meeting opened and the fact that a good many were away for the week-end
holiday.
Racing was quite up to previous staudards and the heavy going precluded fast tintes. Two or three surprise dividends were paid in tue tote but in other cases the favourites romped nome to satisfy the majority, Cash sweeps ware not as well patrouised as at the two previous meetings.
More variety was shown in make ing up the programme which in cluded two class handicaps, a soil- ing race and a match. Regret was: expressed at the inability of Lady Severa's candidate, Durian, to rua in the last-named..
Detailed results were as fol- lows:-
LONDON, May 24. The All-India Moslem League, which suspended activitios for the LONDON, May 25. last few years, has been revived Empire Day celebrations in by Innah, a Bombay barrister, pre- London were on an unparalleled siding at a large meeting of the scale. Eight thousand members League here to-day. He deplored of juvenile organisations partici- to. Hindu and Moslem dissension oated at the Stadium at Wembley in India, especially in the Punjab, in a pageant of youth, organized and if the Hindus and Moslems by the League of Empire, and only co-operated wholeheartedly, -marchell-past-tite Duke of Con: | Lodia, would be able to force the aught in the Royal box to music Briti h Parliament to grant India played alternately by inapsed pipe | responsible Dominion government, Scottish regiments, Jinnah dissociated himself from Haadred strong,, and'a drum and the Swarajist policy of wanton file bil, three hundred strong. destruction, but declared that if The processionists were assisted the British Government did not by choir of a thousand Boy respond satisfactorily to the Sects, who lator sang "Hearts of national demand, they must, as Oak and Auld Lang Syne" a last resori. make government sutem jmjed by a massed band of though the ejected councils im sis le deed draw from all units possibic. He urged scrapping the H. E. Sir Edward Stubbs' of the British Army. Rain poured existing constitution, and thronglog the sight and morning, immediate grant of provincial but the sha shypne at three o'clock autonomy, otherwise the results in the afternoon, when the proceed-† would be dangerous, Reuter, ings began. Special trains brought spectators from; all over the country and the Stadium was packed.
The children predominated and cheered vociferously when the Duke of Connaught walked on the dais and megaphoned that he had sent a loyal telegram, to H. M. the King, who had replied expressing his thanks.
ITALY FOR PEACE..
the
1-COMMONWEALTH
HAN-
DICAP: "B" CLASS: SIX FURLONGS.-For China Ponies. Entrance For $5. 1st Prize: $100, 2nd Price: $100. 3rd Prize: $100.
Gaudie, 154lbs....(Mr. Doyle) I Mr. J. M d'Almada Remedios
*Jungle Cock, 147lbs. ......................... (Mr. Harriman) Messrs. Dyer, Beith's Haruna, 152lb (Mr. Seth) Time: min. 38 25secs. A length; four lengths.
153 (Mr. Harriman) 3 Time-2.14 1/5.
Three lengths, one length. Also Ran:-Rothesay, 1561b. Mr. Charles; Hartfield, 146lb, Mr.
Matchami.
Pari-mutuel Winner:
Ist.
2nd.
3rd.
Cash Sweep:-
Ist. 296
2nd. 145 3rd. 243
$13.10 860
15.60
$3,836.00
1,096 00 $48.00
Uuplaced ponies: $50 each: Nos. 328,310,
1
LONDON, May 24. The result of the bye-election in Kelvingrove (Glasgow) owing to the death of the sitting member, was as under: Capt. W. E. Elliott Con-
versative)
A. Ferguson (Labour). Sir J. W. Pratt (Liberal) ...
15.488 11,167 1,372
[The figures at the last election wereg W. Hutchinson · 11,025 ;'A Ferguson (Lab.) (c) 10,021 ; A. J. 'Grieve (Lib ), '4,662)
Reuter.
Simla, May 24-The Guvem- ment announces the appointment of a committee of officials and non-officials to conduct ari enquiry Into the working of reforms Reuter.
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PLATE ONE MILE.-For China Ponies. Wolght for in- ches as per scale. Winner to be old for $400. It entered to be sold for $300, allowed 6 lbs.; for $200, allowed 10 lbs. ;T NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, for $100, allowed 15 lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than four Official Races allowed 5 lbs. Entrance Tes $6. 16 Prize: $400. 2nd Prize: $150 3rd Prize: $100. Mr. Topside's Mountain Hawk,
14716.(Mr. Doyle) 1 Mr. A. A. Alves'. Jadestone."
140lb (Mr. Harriman) 2 Messrs Dyer and Beith's Arbor Day, isolbs.(Mr. Davies) Time: 2.19 4/5-
•
3
2 Also Ran:-Goom Rock, 153lbs, Two lengths, a short head.
Mr. Cobbald; Bandicoot, 153lbs, 3. Gibson; The Wonk, 140lbs, Captain Hall: Pet Mouse, 14Tibs, Mr. Sewell, ...
Also fan-Duku, 152lb. Mr. Sawell; Bandicoot, 150lb. Mr. Gibson; King Alfred, Isolb. Mr. Davles; Belle Isle, 150lb, Mr. Charles; The Wonk, 149ib. Captain Hall; Bluebottle, 147lb. Mr. Matcham.
Pari-mutuel Winner,
1st Place:- 2nd
3rd Cash Sweep
950
660 25,00
Ist
269
. 2nd
3rd Unplaced pooles: $20
$1176
414
- 335
202
ROME, May 24. H. M. the King, accompanied by the Queen and members of the Royal family, opened Parliament in the presence of Premier Mussolini, members of the Cabinet, Senators, Deputies and Diplomats. The speech from the throne said the tasks begun by the Govern ment must be continued deter minedly, Juridical and adminis trate reforms were necessary and. military problems must be resolved according to the economic situation of the country,and the demands of foreign policy, Italy was unable to remain unarmed among the armed nations and unable to run (315, 244, 443, 122, 195, 278, the great risk of being taken unawares. Italy's foreign policy must be peace with dignity. Italy was ready to direct all her energies towards reaching an equitable solution of the reparations ques- ❘tions, which would eliminate threatening dangers, and, was ready to make sacrifices in order Service in the that peach could be guaranteed Stadium on Sunday afternoon, provided her legitimate funda when the bands of a thousand mental interests were safeguarded. instruments and a choir of two-Reuter.
The proceedings were broadcast by wireless and messages from Empire statesmen were read at intervals. In the evening a special Commonwealth performance was given at the broadcasting station, including Mr Ramsay Macdonald, who said, ter alia: The parent free is still green and the sap of high endeavour still swells its branches. Our days of voyaging arg, not over. A world of mind und-idealics around us in the vast inexplored tracts of the Common wealth or nations centering or This Motherland, which still heads The call to go but in the Elizabethan Spirit of gallantry and dougliness to search for liberty, justice and prace."
Their Majesties attended the Thanksgiving
thousand, which sang the opening ceremony, were reinforced by Boy Scouts. The choir participated in impressive ceremonies.
The lay procession, symbolical of the builders of the Empire, Carrying Colonial flags and em- blenis, entered the Stadium first, followed by ecclesiastical procession, including Archbishops and bishops, representatives of religious bodies and the chofe.
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KENYA COLONY.
JUBALAND TO BECOME "
ITALIAN.
LONDON, May 24.
In view of the forthcoming visit
of the Italian King and Queen to
168
each':
2.-COLONIAL STAKES: FIVE TERLONGS. For Grising of this Season and Subscription Griffins this Season Non-
· Winners--thon, have started in up least one race in Hongkong since January 1, 1924. Weight for ineles as per sealo. Sub- scription Grillins allowed 7 be. Jockeys who have not won more than forial Races allowed 5 lbs. Entranco Fee 35. let Prize : 183000 2nd Prize: $150. 3 Prize: $100.
Mr. A A. Alves' Musketeer,
155lbs ........(Mr. Harriman) 1 Mr. Dynasty's Pet Mouse,
145lbs............(Mr. Sewell) 2 Mr. McKethi's What To Do,
145lbs..............(Mr. Scares) 3 Time: 1.22 1/5.
Half a length, two lengths. Also Ran-King Pinpin, 155lbs,
England, satisfaction is expressed Mr. Matcham Peter Pan 150lbs,
ari
Pari-mutuel Winner:
Ist 2nd
Cash Sweep:-
3rd
Ist 264
2nd 62
$11.10 6,40
12.30
16.00
$1,960 00
56000
3rd 60
280.00 Unplaced povies $20 each; 394, 360, 119, 127. 6-EMPIRE HANDICAP: "B"
From NEW YORK
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CLASS: ONE AND Aby QUARTER MILES. For China Ponies. Entrance Foo $6. 1st Prize: $450. 2nd Prize: $200. 3rd Prize: $100. Mr. Dynasty's King Alfred
14816...(Mr. Davies) ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ Messrs. Hosie and Cock's...........
Wattheau, 144lb.
(Mr. Matcham) z Lady Severn's Langsat. 149ib.
(Mr. Gibson) 3
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tall Unity Public Undersigned have suceived
Auction..
Time: 2.58 4/5. A length, a length and a half. Also Ran: Silver Leaf, 150lbs, Mr. Harriman; Cottongrass, 144lbs, at Captain Hall Pawnshop, 153lbs, Mr. Cobbaid; What to do, 141lbs, Mr. Sewell;Golden Jubilee, 118bs, Mr. Charles,
Pari-mutuel :-
Winner,
H
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WED VESDAY, May 28, 1824, eclamencing at 11.30 a.m. their Bales Rooms, Daddoll Street,
Molar Encinas e
? Coils each 800 yds; 4' Couductor
Bubmarine Telephone Cable Rivolling Machine
51 Car Lamps
20 Electric fable Fans ↳
$15.90
1st Place:- 2nd 3rd
760
16 Fatteries
:.. 6.10
50 Electric Bolls
6.40
1 Grinding Machine
Cash Sweep
10 Kaga Indigo Pasto
1st
306
Zod
419
351
1,621.20 463.20 3rd
231.60 Unplaced ponios $20 each: 426,
50 Doz. Enamelled Pistes
50 Dos. Zan de Cologna
The Archbishop of Canterbury in both countries at the official Mr. Davies; Golden Jubilee, 152lbs, | 359, 16, 482, 27.` delivered an address and a collec-announcement of the decision to Mr. da Roza; Goom Rock, 149lbs, 7-EMPIRE HANDICAP: tion was taken on behalf of the conclude
agreement with Mr. Charles; Uncle George, 1471bs, British Empire Cancer Campaign. regard to the vexed question of Mr. Potts, Cottongrass, 148lbs,
Empire Day was celebrated all Jubaland, whereby part of Juba- Capt. Hali. over the country by the flying, of land province in Kenya colony Pari-Mutuel :- flugs and patriotic der oostrations, will be added to Italian Somaliland Winner: notably, at Belfast, where, despite on lines laid down by Lord ld weather, ten thousand school Milner at Scialoja in 1920. Details children, assembled at Ormeau will be settled: in London by Park, were presented with com Anglo-Italian experts immediate & quemoraigh medals and a paradel jy.—Reuter, -
of Body Scouts and Girls Guides was inspected by the Duke of -Abercuri.-Reuter.
W
ROME, May 24. Italy Is pleased at the agreement because it re-establishes close Anglo-Italian friendship. A frien-
Ist' Place
Cash Sweep:-
2nd.
3rd.
Ist. 266
2nd. 447
3rd. 208
$31.30 12.20 15.70 8.40
$1,453.20 415.20 207,60 Unplaced Ponies $20 each: 315, 667, 377, 126, 474,40.
AFRAID OF THE LIGHT. dly compromise augurs well for 3-COMMONWEALTH HAN-
prompt agreement by the experts.
-Reuter, RIGA, May 25.
In a speech discussing the tasks
of the Congres of the Russian Com- unist party, Mr. Kanenelf said
the pany was In no danger from. the activities of the Intelligentsia and the spreading of their ideals.
HULLO ENGLAND.
"A"! ONE CLASS:
A AND QUARTER MILES. For China Ponies. Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: $450. 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $100. Mr. H. Birkett's Rialto. Star,
145lb.... ......(Mr. Matcham) 7 Mr. A. H. Carroll's Ferloaf,
1581b[Mr. Harriman) Mr. A. A. Alves' Starland,
1471b.... .........(Mr. Sewell) 3 Timp: 2.50, 3/5.
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A length, two lengths. Also ran :—Grey Dragon, 1551b: Mr. Seth; Full House, 152lb. Mr, DICAP: "A" CLASS: SIX Mr Gibson; Satisfaction Dahlia, Doyle'; Magnificent Dahlia, 154lb. FURLONGS.-For China 14616. Captain Hall; Exchange Bill, Ponies. Entrance Fee $5. 1st 74tib. Mr. Davies; Yellow River, Prizo: $400. 2nd Prize: 14716. Mr. Charles. $150. 3rd Prize: $100: Sir Paul Chater's Magnificent
Dahlia, 150lbs.... (Mr. Gibson) I Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen's Mr. Dynasty's King Charlie
Benz, 157lbs. ... (Mr. Doyle) 2
40lb.............(Mr. Davies) 3 Time: 1.37 2/5.
50 Chan Soap
20 Kegs Wire Nail"
1 Case Dental Powder
60 Doz, Ashwood Pink Falles
28,000 Harrison Knitting Needles
4 Canon Chutney
10 White Mountain 'Ice Cream
Freezers
Aisa
A Quantity of Miscellaneque Goods (for account of the concern d) 'And
*1 Case Handkerchiefs Terms --Cash on delivery.
CAMMERT BROS.. Austinbera. Hongkong, May 8th, 1954.
GLORIA !
The Super Flapper In
...
Pari-mutuel Winner
Ist Place 2nd! 3rd Cash Sween:
Ist 452 2nd 432 3rd 440
$109.70
WARNER BROS'.
57
Ig 20 9.20 93.80
Classic Of The Screen
$1,780,80 508.80 254.46
THE
LONDON, May 24. Tac party's proletarising campaign the Post Office reveals that experi
And official statement issued by was making such sweeping proments have been conducted during gress that it was not necessary the past year whereby American to institute any special clearing telephhons subscribers in America measures against the intelligentsia have successfully conversed, with moreover the non-Communist ele ordinary subscribers in England. ments had already been removed. The latter are unable to reply, but Mr. Charles; Rialto Star, 140lb. 421, 68, 227, 325, 266.
a Government Committee is watch Mr. Matcham; Koh L. Noor, 1491b. 8-A MATCH ONE AND A
-Reuter
A neck, three lengths.
Also ran:- Strathfarrar, 15216..
The latest reports from Petrograding the tests and is reported to be Mr. Sowell; Nastaran II, 1471b. state that the Soviet authorities are advising the establishment of atwo Mr. Harriman, not only depriving the intel-hundred
ligents of facilities for securing plant at Rugby, to enable an ex- higher education, by forbidding tensive two way communication by then to attend the lugher schools, telephone between renters of both but are expelling proletarian stud-countries, during favourable condi ents who exhibit initial signs of a tions. Reuter, tendency towards uon. Communist-
ideas, hoping thus to prevent anti- | ------ intelligence developing-Bruter.
Christiania, May 24-After two months idleness sixty thou sand workers involved in the Industrial dispute, are "recuming: Joinediately. The terms were fixed by a public mediator. Renter
2nd 3rd Cash Sweepi
Usplaced ponics $20 each: 141,
QUARTER MILES-Weight
for inches as per scalo.
Mr. Dynasty's King Canute,
Time: 3.00 4/5
Also ran:--Loch Rannoch, 1521b6|| Mr.Davies
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Winner: Pari-mutnel:-
$13.10
152lbs (Mr. Doyle).
1st Place:--
7.00
6.90
Six lengthe
26.30
· Pari-mutual :-
Winnor,
Place
Cash Sweep
Ist
and
* $1,781.25*
58375
$1,767.50 505.00 252:50 Unplaced ponies $20 each: 94
Ist 180
2nd 160
* 3rd 450°
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557, 378, 422.
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