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PONY ROUP
THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 29, 1939
TRIBUTE SOLD FOR $450
of
COURT'S JUDGMENT
An Indian constable, B383, was or- dered to pay 50 cents to a hawker by Mr. T. J. Houston this morning, when Yiu Sum, 34, was charged with hawk- ing without a licence.
There was quite a large gathering' turf enthusiasts at the public auction of race ponies held in the paddock of the Hong Kong Jockey Club yesterday. Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa was the auctioneer.
Mr. Houston said the Constable had Ponies sold were:-The Mermaid, a chest-wasted so much of the time of defen- nut 1839 subscription griffin, Mr. T. C.dant for so minor an offence that he Yuen, $50; Tiger Eyes, a skew 1939 kub-
scription griffin, Mr. T. II. G. Brayfield, must pay him 50 cents compensation.
BRASS-NECKED . OR PLAIN DUMB ?
$50: Factorite, a chestnut 1939 griffin, Mr. S. W. Tang, $30: Gold Sovereign, a bay 1936 subscription griffin, Mr. F. M. L. Soares, $35: Soldier of China, a grey 1934 Kriffin Lee, $50; Tribule, a 1938 grey sub- scription griffin. Mr. Tang Man-wa, $450.
National Pride and Pinfarthings were withdrawn.
There were no bids for Flummery. Sol-owner yesterday. dier of Scotland, and High Tower.
There were no bids for Flummery, an Australian bay 14.3 hands, hunter and sleeplechaser who has won and been many times placed at Kwanti. It was announced that the animal will be given away free to anyone wanting it on. Application to the secretary ut Jockey Club.
Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY
The following will represent Y.M.C.A. Ist XI in a hockey match against R.A.F. to p.m. on the Y.M.C.A.
morrow at 4.15 ground:
V. Benwell, 1. Jordan, D. Yurien, 1. Kempton, R. Bates, A. Austen, D. Smith, C. Gemmell, S. Morgan, P. Taylor and L.
Coomb
WILLIAMSON NOT
FOR SHANGHAI
Williamson, the Kowloon soccer pivot, one
of the best centre-halves in the Colony, will
Ave
After stealing two mats and grass-brooms, Li Chuen, 29, attempt- ed to sell them back to the original
The articles were recognised and he was arrested,
three weeks' hard labour at the Kow- This morning, Li was fined $8 or
loon Magistracy.
BRITISH
MINISTERS
IN PARIS
Paris, To-day. The French Minister of the Interior was host at a luncheon yesterday to Sir Samuel Hoare, Lord Privy Seal; Lord Hankey, Minister without Port. follo; and Sir Ronald Campbell, British Ambassador In Paris.-Reu- the
ter,
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS
BANNED
Mexico City, To-day. All schools in Mexico giving reli- have been banned
not be available for the Interport series with|gious instruction Shanghai this year,
LOCAL DOLLAR
The demand rate on the Hong Kong dollar to-day was 1/2 13/16.
by official decree. Reuter.
END OF THE YEAR
The time signal given by means of London silver was quoted yester-lights at 9 p.m. from the Royal Op- day at 22-11/16 for spot and 22-7/8 servatory will be repeated at midnight for forward.
on the 31st of December, the termin-
The London on New York rate ation of the programme signifying the was quoted at £ -- U.S.$4.02 and end of the year 1939, the New York on London rate at
£-U.S.$3.95-3/8.
·DOLLAR ACADEMY.
Dollar, Scotland.
DANISH STEAMER SUNK BY MINE
London, To-day.
The Danish steamer Hanne (1080- Preparation for Universities, tons) was sunk by a mine off the Army, Public Services, Com-north-east coast of England yesterday. merce. On list of
Reutor. Schools nominating for Sandhurst. Con- tingent of Junior Division O.T.C. Mild climate and healthful sur- roundings, specially suitable for colonial boys and boys from Urban areas. Preparatory School
LATEST ~FRENCHTM WAR COMMUNIQUE
Paris, To-day. Last night's French war communique
adjacent. Prospectus and full said there had been reduced activity particulars may be obtained on of contact units. application to the School Secre-
tary, or at the Office of this paper.
Headmaster, HARRY BELL,
B. A. (Cantab.)
Reuter.
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