THE CHINA MAIL.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY
1927.
H.K.C.C. HANDICAPS.
SPORTS SECTION
DERBY PROSPECTS.
Ponies For Annual Race Meeting.
SOME COMPARATIVE TIMES.
[By "Patrol"}
Rain this week has put a different complexion on the prospects for this year's annual race meeting of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (to be gin on Feb. 28).
Although the winning of the Derby is believed to be confined to two or three stables, there are still
a number of, "dark horses" which
may bring off the "unexpected.
On performances in training.. Mr. 1. Dunbar's hiring of four has the best chance of getting frat plitee.
Three Fine Gallops.
Last Saturday three of them put up fine gallops on the outside course, with the redoubtable Chi Ling in the anddle,
Chesapeake Bay envered 14
MORE MONEY?
SUZANNE LENGLEN AS A
TENNIS “PRO,"
HER VALUE DECREASED,
Now York, Feb. 18. Me Suzanne Lenglen's request, for a rlac has caused a dissension in the ranks of Mr. C. 6. Pyle's professional lawn tennis troupe.
It is reported that several, in- eluding Milo Longlen, have with- drawn from the projected foreign
ed amateur.
"Suzanne.
ANNUAL CLUB LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
DETAILS OF THE DRAW.
RK. Valantfue and DD PUBLIC MONEY: ¡Valentine (sar.)', bye v. 1. R. Wood. and Hon. Mr. B. R. Halifax: (ret. (2-6), bye.
A. K. Mackenzie and A C. I. Bowker reo 4-6), bye v. G. P Lammert, and FT. Orr (rec. 15). bye.
Capt. E S. G. Howard and Lt. Handicapa have been allotted in E. H. J. Larkcomb (awe 1-6) v. the other than championship events. A. Redmond and L Forster (owe of the Hong Kong Cricket Club 16.3). annual lawn tean tournament.
The pairings for the open singles, open deubles and Club champion ship have already been published.
Below will be found the draw for the handicap events:-
Handicap Singles "A" First Quarter.
Sheldon (rec. 15.1),
E. Owen Hughes (scr.) v. H. G.
Piercy (rec, 15).
Major C. Willson, (rec, 1-6) v. A.
R. W. Lee (rec. 15.2) v. C. Stark (rec. B-6).
C..
Capt. E G. Howard (ser.) v. Dr. J. R. Craig (ret. 1-6.)
Second Quarter. Grimble (rec. 2,6) 7. H., R. Remington (rec.. 15-1)
W. I Dunbar (rec, 8-8) v. L. M. S. Lloyd (rec. 4-5).
R. M. Henderson Cowe 2-6) v. T.. D. E. Pendered (rec. 4-6),
W. B. Cornaby (ser.) y. FT. Or free 6-8).
..
Third Quarter..
Mixed Doubles,
First Quarter... Major W. B. Stevenson and Mrs. Stevenson (rec. 8-6), bye v. Dr. J. R. Craig and Mrs. Craly (rec. 16),
bye.
LM. S. Lloyd and Miss Bird (rec. 15.1), bye v. C. C. Stark and Mrs. Stark (rec. 5-6), bye.
Second Quarter,
Col and Mrs. C. Russell Brown (rec. 5-6), bye v. Capt. E. W. Morris and Mrs. Walker (rec. 3-8), bys.
H. J. Armstrong and Mrs. Miller (roc. 18) v. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Tottenham (owe 15:8).
Lt. Love. and Miss Staple-Smith (ruc. 15,2) v. J. D. Humphreys and Mra, Hornell (rec. 18).
Third Quarter.
Capt. E. G. Howard and Mies Luard (owe F-8). W. A. Nowera and Mrs. Remington (rec. 3-6).
H. Owen Hughes and Mrs. M. Hall (owe 1-8) to meet winners of former tie in the second round.
Lt. Smith and Mrs. Jell (ree.
E. D, Evans (rec. 1-6) v. S. 5-8), a v. A. J. Hazeland and Garrard (rec. 4-0).
Miss Butcher tree, 13.1), bye.
Fourth Quarter.
Dr. W. L. Thomas (ret. 3-6) v
L. Forater (owe 6-6).
H. J. Armstrong (rec. 4-6) v. Dr. D. J. Valentine rec. 1-6)
Fourth Quarter.
A. B. Raworth and Mrs. Raworth (rec. 15), bye v. E. Grimble and Mrs. Grimble (owe 1-6), bye. v15.3 v. E. J. R. Mitchell and Mrs.
Mitchell (rec, 16).
miles in 2 minutes 45 seconds, the tour. Apparently the value of the läst "quarter in 30 seconds. Elliot fully-fledged professional is not sp Bay's time for the same, distance great as that of the newly-convert-A. B. Raworth (owe 4-6). was 2.13 last gr. 81). Bay of Fundy went the full Derby distance Mr. Pyle says that 28 women D. S. Green (rec. 3-6).` *(1% milux) 13.30 (st qr. 30.2/5.), players were the first to assume the On these times Chesapeake Baymantle of professionalism, it is fair
G. W. Sewell (owe 4-6) v. Major has been looked upon as favourite they should have hitherto received. R. Edwards (rec, 1-6)... and the stable connections are ann- larger proportion of the prosta
G. S. Hugh Jones (rec. 15) v. G. guine as to the stamina and speed for doing an extra two furlongs.
Also ast Saturday and on the octalde #grass) course. Mr.. "Dynasty" King of "Clubs
༢། སཾ; clocked over the Derby distance in. 3.20 but the best arter la com paratively slow-given na 35,3.75 seconds.
Gallop in the Dark. Then there are others. Very early yesterday morning. Messrs. Tacx & Priestley's Canadian is puted" to have galloped 144 miles on the "inside (training), brack Sne 3.18. last quarter 32.3. Yesterday the course was hobling and on heavy going. This time would have
in previous'
Mr. years. Sokoloff is again doing duty for the crimson. violet cap this year and he is already here.
wen
Possible Outsiders. Some who profess to be in the know doubt the performance put up by Canadian.
Nevertheless interest is added:
but now that they are actually pro-Makin (ser) fessionals. he feels that a new bagia
R. K. Valentine (ree: 4-6): v. Lt.
0.
of payment is necessary-Reuters. H. J. Larkcomb tree. 1-6). American Service,"
Capt. E. W. Morria (scr.) v. S. B.. Green fowe 15-8.)
K.C.C. ENTRIES.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT DETAILS..
FIVE EVENTS IN ALL
The Kowloon Cricket Club annuabl tennis tournament will commence on Monday, March 14. Detaily, are given below....
Handicap Singles "R" First Quarter. CL. Sandes, bye (rec.. 5-6), v. H. Graves, bye (owe 2-6) to meet in the second
R. L. Moncrieff (owe 3-G) v. A. K. Mackenzie lowe 15-1).
J. R. Hinton (rec. 5-8) v. R. G. Wilkerson (rec, 15:3).
Second Quarter.
Nihil (ser.)
J. S. Kennedy (rec. 15) v. J. H. E.
C. W. E. Bishop (owe 16.2) A. H.. Penn (rec, 2-6).
A. H. Crook and Mrs. Crook (rec.
HOME SOCCER.
LATEST LEAGUE RESÜLTS IN MID-WEEK.
SCOTTISH CUP REPLAY.
London, Feb. 18. Principal football matches play. 2d to-day home team given first).
resulted:
ENGLISH LEAGUE,
Division I. Sunderland 4: Birmingham 1.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
Division I.. Aberdeen 2, Rangers 2. IC.Dunfermline 4, Dundee 8.
Hamilton 8. Celtic 3.
1-Men's championship singles,
P. E. Barker lewe 4-6) v. Challenge Cup presented by D. C. Forsyth, to be held fer one year
Macnamara (rec. 15.3). and won outright if won by
Major J. P. S. Greig (rec. 1-6) the same player three years in Buc. W. M. Lyons fowe 16.3), cession: best of 5 sets throughout, 2-Handicap Singles "A." best
of 3 sets, Anal best of 5.
3. Handicap singles "By best off
3 sets, final best of 6. The Cum
Third Quarter.
II. Eldridge (rec. 15:1) v. T Megary towe 3-6).
"
A. J. Hazeland (rec. 2-6) v. H. V. Parker (owe 15).
W. H. Coulson (scr.) v. A. C. I. Bowker (ser.)
SCOTTISH CUP.
2nd Round Replay.. Montrose 1, Bruxburn 0.
Reuter.
RUBBER MARKET.
THE LATEST SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS.
Then there are Mr. Roda's cand-mittee reserve the right to transfer dates and Mr. Seth's.Olo Custom any player in events 2 & 3. should not be despised. Enst 4.Handicap Doubles Players L A E. Barlow (rec, 15.1) v. Saturday his time was given na 3.25 to enter in pairs: best of 3 sets, M. M. Watson (rec. 15.1 (last yr. 36) over 1 miles on the firul Best of G
Fourth Quarter. grass truck.
5.-Mixed Handicap Doubles. T. W. Southam (rec. 3-6) v. Lt, There is hardly any need to go Players to enter in pairs; best of 3 R. T. A. Love (rec, 1-6). beyond way of these for the win-seta throughout. Ladies' entries R. H. Blake iser) to meet win-
are subject to the Committee's apner of former tie in second round.tay courtesy of Messrs. Carroll Bros.
Entries elose on Sunday, March 6. T. J. Price (owe 2-6), bye to meet J. R. Collis (rec. 5-6), Eye v Notice of dates on which the difin the second round. ferent rounds must be finished will
ruces,
ners of the local classic Griffins of Mrs. R. J. Paterson, pos- | proval, sibly one of Messrs. Hall & Shen- ton's and one or two others
of
which more angu may be dangerous in the smaller events.
Mr. Ho Kom-tong's stock has slumped considerably. At first it was thought that he might carry off the Blue Ribbow in his Brst year- As an owner but his string of four
be given on the Club Notice Board The first round of a events must
Handleep Doubles. First Quarter,
C. H. Eldridge and J. Hall (ree.
be concluded on or before Sunday,4-6), bye v. L. M. S. Lloyd and April 10,
W. A. Nowers (roc. 2-6), bye.
R. L. Moncrieff and R. W. Loe rec. 15.1), bye v. Major C. Willson Fund N. L. Smith (scr.), bye.
grifins are running only moderately.U.S.R.C. AT HOME. just now and have not improved: with training.
"Old Pony Favourites.
Of the "old" ponies. Bengal, Sall- gia and Grey Morn will run. "hot" favourites on their reputation alone but all three are reported very fic.
CONCLUSION OF TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
J. N. Owen and E. E. Minnach Free. 15), bye v. W. H. Coulson and
T. W. Southam (rec. 4-6), bye,
S. E. Green and D. S. Green (owe 9-6), bye.v. R. G. Wilkerson and of the N. C. Barber free. 16.1)Wbyg, s
Clab
Second Quarter. Major H. R. Edwards and Major!
The annual "at Home" United Services Recreation wil be held on the Club's' ground
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Rengal, the Tientsin pony, hasat Kowloon, on Thursday, March 3, W. B. Stevenson (owe 1-6), bye, to when the annual tennis tournament meet winners of the following tie will be concluded. Only finals will in the second round.
done everything expected of it so far and, a gallop of 4.22 over 14 miles on Tuesday has been spoken .of...
Then there are Brigade Call The Göhlin, Lady Lack, Sauey Sue and Lady Love. Attaboy (which, I see
be played that day. All ties ip-
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Capt. . W: Morris and Dr. R. E. luding the semi-finals, are to be Tottenhamn (owe 15:2) v. completed on or before Sunday, Sheldon and J. T. Prior (rec. 15) Feb. 37.
J. D. Humphreys and A. W.
Of the ten events, all of which Hayward (rec. 2-6) v, C. Blaker and are reaching the concluding stages, I. S. Hills (rec. 5-6).
The
in the preliminary race-book, has been given without the "late Fan- only, the ladies' open singles has R. P. Moodie and H. V. Parker tastic Dahlia") as done little to reached the final at present.
finalists are Miss Robinson and rec. 5-6) v. Dr. W. L. Thomas and Mrs. R. E. Tottenham who met last. G. W. Sewell fowe 2-6). month at the Ladies Recreation
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Mesara. Carroll Bros, are in re- quipt of telegraphic advices from Singapore that Rubber is now quoted at 66% cents per pound, been declared, vizi
The following dividends have
Colinsburghs 12 per cent in-
terim.
Katoyang Bahrus 7% per cent. interim
Tambalaks 7 per cent. Interim: -Fusing Rubber & Tin Ltd 5 per cent, interim.
Ratrub Basin Tin Co, 6 pence per share.
United Malacca Rubber Co., 8 per cent interim. »
Bassetts... Brogas
$ 305 x.d
2.90
FINANCE MEETING OF COUNCIL.
THE FIRST THIS YEAR.
Eight Items, totaling $215,097 are to come up before the Finance Com mittee of the Legislativa Council, at its first meating this year (to- morrow at 0.90' a.m.) to supplement, the Estimates for 1927..
One of these. Items $200,000..
18.
for!
This comes undo: Miscellaneous Services and is explained thus:-
Provision made in Estimates $29,250.
The amount provided now ap-. pears to be inadequate for the services necessary and a supple- mentary provision of $200,000 is requested.
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Inspector Gipson's Widow. Under Charitable Services (other charitable allowances) a gratuity is recommended to the widow of Inspector G. Gipson, Sanitary De partment of $3,500.
Inspector Gipson died at Port Said after 20 years' servide, at The age of 43, leaving a widow! and four young children. A pension of £76:15:5 plus 25% temporary increase making a. 16:) of 396.19.8 per annum la payable under the Widows' and Orphans' Fenelon Ordinance and the widow has no other income. Inspector Gipson had an excellent record and it is recommended that grunt equivalent to one year's salary (8350) may be made for the benent of the widow and uhildren. The deceased was returning from leave when he was; taken ill and had to be Innded at Port Said.
Provision was made in the Estimates (under this heading) for $3,200.]
New Unit in Defence Corps.
At the request of the Military Authorities, a small Army Service Corps, unit is being formed in the Volunteer Defence Corps..
An expense of $1,200 will it is estimated, be required for uni- form for this unit during 1927, As the project was not suggested| until after the 1927 Estimates had been completed, provisiop has not been made. Accordingly,
a
supplementary
vote of $1,200 is therefore request.- ed under the heading of Volunteer Defence Corps (other charges.. uniform including boots) for which provision
was made in the Estimates for $8,000,
School Expenditure. Under Education Department, 3689 is asked for King's College: $3,180 was recommended for equip- ment which was not completed be- fore the end of 1926; the same ap- plied for is a re-vote of the balance. Also $858 fre-vote of unspent balance of $10) for fencing, in Queen's College playground-an other job which it was not possible! to finish in 1926.
Students From Yunnan.. For Yunnun scholarships at the Hong Kong University (under $1,180 is requested. Miscellaneous Services), a sum of
The Yunnan "scholarships are! normally for a period of five years but in the event of holders select ing the Medical Faculty an exten- sion of one year is necessary to enable the course to be completed.
The sum now asked for is to cover the cost of this extra year at the University for a medical student, and to pay his travelling expenses to Yunnan) on comple- tion. No provision was made in 1927 Estimates 18 Governmentį were not aware of the position until after the Estimates were: completed and the replacement sholarship, advertised.
The amount in the Estimates under this heading is $2,300.] Suitability of Bricks.
Under Public Works Extraordin- ary, n bum of $8,060 is ap-
for building magnetic] instruments. at Au Tou,
LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.
HONGKONG FEBRUARY 17, 1927, 10.30 n.m.-
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Fire Insurances. China Fire Insurance .. H.K. Fire Insurance
Shipping. Douglases... Hongkong Steamboats.. HK Tugs & Lighters.. Indo-Chinas (Pref) do." (Def.) Shell Transporta Star Ferries Water-boats
Hong Kong Hong Kong Share Real
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A supplementary vote in 1928 was. for $14,000. Of this „$5,350 was spent last year ($4,900 on magnetograph house and magnetic hut; and $1,050 on electric plant)... The $8,050 now asked for is a re-vote of the balance.
It was thought that the whole
sum of $14,000 would be expend-
Allenbys.
Alor Gajah!
Amalgamated Malays
4:70
Ayer Moleks Ayer Panas
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plied
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13.50
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1.40
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speak of, showing a tendency to run away in the first half mile and thens to dislike real work at the
Connemaras.*
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J, R. Hinton and C. D. Wales Club for the ladies' singles cham-free. 16) v. T. D. E. Pendered and pionship of the Colony, which the G. Miskin (scr.) former won by two sets to love M. M. Watson and Dr.
(6-3, 6-2).
Macgowan (rec. 15.2) v. H. J Armstrong and 3. M. Garrard (rec. (3-6).
Glenealies
290.
Indragirie
1.25
Jerams
1:85
J.
C.
Jimahs
2.85
Kedahs
4:85
Kempas
9 30
MACAO RACES.
Kuala Sidima Lunas
405
4.00
Malaka Pindas
270
Malakoffs
4.90
Mandai Tokonga
-75
Mayields
15.25
Mentakabs
.60
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Pajame
5.25 200
Punggors
I 45
Sandycrofts
3.25
Scudais
2,80
Sungei Bagans Tapahs
4.25
3:45
Tambalaka
1,50
Teluk Ansons
15.75
United Malacess
N. 265.
463
Best of the "Sube Several of last year's subscrip- tion griffins are still with us and running well, including Total Ab- stinence, Home Call, Dobbin. The Gnome, The Geezer. The Sandpiper and others. When not running out of their class the majority will pay, to follow.
In Kom Tong Hall, Mr. Ho Kom-
tong has the consolation of one of
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CUP FOR JOCKEY IN THE E.K. PLATE,
The attention of Owners and
the best 1927 subs. Others singled jockeys is drawn to an advertlaa
A. B. Raworth and T. H. King (owe 1-6) v. C. C. Stark and W. D. Brown (rec. 3-6).
R. M. Henderson and A. Brearley (awe 3-6) v. T. J. Price and E. R. Price Trec. 4-6);"
Third Quarter.
W: B. Cornaby and A. Piercy (rec.
out on merit so far include Mrement on page 3 of this issue with 1-6) v. A. H. Crook and Dr. J. R. R. M. Austin's Pottenbush and regard to the Macao races this Craig (rec. 1-6). Messra Dyer & Beith's Loch Tum-week-end. met. Mr. C. B. Brown's. Stone-
C. L. Sandes and H. Graves (rec. In the Hong Kong, Plate, 3rd race, 15.2) v. G. S. Hugh Jones and E. L chenge once promised a good deal second day (Sunday), a cup has Judd free. 8-6).
...
J. R. Collis and Dr. C. H. Burton (rec, 15.2) v. E. Grimble and H. Owen Hughes (owe 8-6). '
but has of late shown a bad tem-been presented by Mr. Hee Cheong, P. E. Barber and J. S. Kennedy per. Circe is another which may chairman of the President Hotel, (rec. 15) v. H. R. Remington and
· pick up a minor event.
Should the weather continue un-ockey.
Ltd. Macao, for the winning H. E. Standage (roc. 5-6), favourable, trainers will have a more difficult time bringing their charges on for the winding-up gal- Tops. That, however, does not con- cern the public so much us the essential of it being fine on Mon- day week.
SQUASH RACKETS.
N. J. Perrin and W. A. Weight (rec 15) v. E. J. R. Mitchell and W. Hyde (owe 1-6).
owe 1-8) v. H. C. Macnamara and W. L Dunbar and R. H. Blake.
E. S. C. Brookes (rec. 15.8).
Utan Simpans
Price of Raw Rubber 66:
£15,000 VANISHES..
ed in 1920 but the contract for the huts was not signed till Dec. 10.
do.
Watsons Wm. Powells H.K. Telephones
BOGUS CODEX.
A CLERK'S BOLD BID FOR PUBLICITY.
owing to diffeulty in obtaining POLICE SEIZE DOCUMENT, suitable bricks.
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In a aquash rackets, match here Hall (rec. 16),
ing by dealing in foreign curren- feeble-looking Chinese woman at finders asserted, constituted the & New York side beat the British, Hockey Club to-morrow at 5.15 p.m. team by 4 matches to 2.
J. H. Sutcliffe and R. A. Jardine cles, and the New Zealander tenta the Central Magistracy this principal source from which the (per os. free, 15.8), bys, to meet winners of tively invested small sums, on morning when charged by Insp. four Gospels were derived. The Briver in tagkong sharp on the University ground:-
A notable feature of the match the former tie in the second round which he received profitsve P. Li Tan, K. T. Loke, Y. C. Teh, was the brilliant victory of Cap A. B. Sulleman, H. W. Ma, CW. tain Cazalet over Palmer Dixon, the
Fourth Quarter
A. Blackman with hawking with Codex comprised 81 pages, of China Copper Cente Finally he was persuaded to em- A. D. Eagle and 8. H. Langston bark on a big coup, but when he put a licence. The old woman which 30, devoted to the life of Rate of Nave la ore Lam, 3. Kermani, P. K. Gan, A. A. American Champion, by 15-8, 15-13, (rec, 15,3), bye. v. J. H.-B. Niall advanced the money the tricksters left the dock smiling gratefully Christ, were alleged to be narrat Chinas Baby Coin siz dus Aziz, V. Enok, B. N. Sudan.
∙and 18-16.
and B. Evana (fer.), 'bya.'" disappeared with it
at the magistrate
New York, Jan. 25.. The British aquaah racketa team opened their American tour by beating the University Club second team by 4 games to 2.
New York, Jan. 26.
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