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ing years to successfully oppose the French troops in Portugal and in Spain and ultimately to invade the South of France, if he stood con- queror in the end on the field of Waterloo, it was because the victories of Nelson had constituted England the mistress of the seas. Without that supremacy at sea it was absolutely certain that our armies would never have made their appear- ance in the Idumean Peninsula, or if they had made their appearance there could never have been supplied with provisions or muni- tions, and would never have been able to main- tain themselves in that position. The lecturer proceeded to deal in a most graphic and interesting manner with the principal events in the life of the great naval hero, and in conclusion strongly urged all who took any , interest in naval matters and were interested in the Navy League to lay all other lives of Nelson aside and to study, as he had done, the life of Nelson by Captain Mahon. (Applause.)
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Francis, on the motion of Mr. F. Heuderson, seconded by Mr. Hamilton Sharp.
HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES SOCIETY.
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CLOSING MEETING.
The members of the Hongkong Odd Volumes Society brought a successful season to a close by holding a meeting in St. Andrew's Hall at the City Hall on Wednesday evening at which experiments in electrical discharge and exhibi- tions of the graphophone and phonograph and microscope were provided. Mr. H. E. Pollock, Hon. Secretary of the Society, presided, and there was a large attendance. His Excellency Major-General Wilsone Black and Mrs. Black honoured the gathering with their presence.
The CHAIEMAN introduced the proceedings by remarking that they would commence with a lecture by Mr. Frank Browne on electrical discharge, and by special request Mr. Browne would deal more particularly with that branch of electrical discharge which concerned X rays. He felt sure that Mr. Browne's remarks would be followed with very great interest by all pre- sent. (Applause).
Mr. BROWNE then gave his lecture, which was illustrated by experiments, members of the audience being allowed to examine their hadds under the X rays.
Dr. ATKINSON gave an exhibition of micro- scopic slides, various interesting objects being shewn, including the plague bacillus.
Dr. JORDAN gave an exhibition of the gra- phophone and phonograph, and explained the difference between the two instruments and the principles on which they were constructed.
A very pleasant and instructive evening was spent, and votes of thanks were accorded to the lecturers. During the intervals refreshments were served in the Chamber of Commerce room.
OPENING OF THE GYMKHANA SEASON.
noon.
The first of the series of Gymkhanas ar- ranged for the season came off on the Race Course, Happy Valley, on Saturday after- The entries were fairly numerous and some capital races were witnessed. Ás many as ten ponies had been entered for the half-mile race for all China ponies. Only four, however, ran, and the race was somewhat tame, Mr. Cox winning easily with Toosin. The polo pony race, for which 11 had entered and in which eight ran, was much more interesting. Mr. Johnson with Rubio had not much difficulty in winning the first heat, but in the second he was hard pressed by Mr. May on Beechcomber and Mr. des Voeux on Orinoco. The “ round" was another exciting event. There was a tough struggle between Captain McLachlan with Castanet and Mr. Master with Lands- knecht. In the steeplechase there was some capi- tal jumping. There was a fair attendance of spectators, for whom the band of the King's Own Regiment provided a pleasing selection of music. The following were the officials :-
Judges-The Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving and Mr. V. A. Caesar Hawkins.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Hon. Treasurer :-—Mr. G. C.-C. Master. Hon. Secretary:-Capt. P. de S. Burney, R. A.
The details of the different events are given below:-
HALF-MILE RACE; for all China ponies; weight as per scale with 7 lbs. added. Non- Winners at the Hongkong Race meeting, 1898, allowed 7 lbs; unplaced ponies allowed 10 lbs.; allowances not accumulative, prize, $40; 2nd prize, $15; Entrance, $3. Mr. G. H. Potts' Tocsin, Ilst libs (Mr. Cox) Mr. Gray's Gamecook, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Master) Capt. McLachlan's Slander, 10st 9lbs.......
(Mr. McLachlan)
Mr. Medico's Tantivy, 10st 12lbs...
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April 23, 1893.
A very keen contest between Digby Grand and Statesman, both of whom jumped splendidly. Digby Grand won with very little to spare. Buckingham came home riderless. ONE MILE HANDICAP; for China ponies forced for ponies entered at this meeting; lat prize, $80; 2nd prize, $20; entrance, 81; if left in after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th April, 1898, $2 extra.
Mr. G. H. Potts's Tocsin, 11st 7lbs
(Mr. Cox) 1 The Hon. J. Bell Irving's Pineapple, Ilst
4lbs
(Mr. Master) 2
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2
Mr. Gray's Gamecock, 10st 12lbs...
(Mr. Greson) 3
3
(Mr. Gresson) ( Mr. Cox led the whole way and won easily. POLO PONY RACE; for all bond fide pool ponies, to be declared as such by the Polo Committee; mile heats without dismounting; catch weights over 11st, 7 lbs. To be ridden by playing members of the Hongkong Polo Club. Will be decided in three heats; the first ponies of the first and second heats to run in third heat, unless the same pony wins both first and second heats, when there will be no third heat; 1st Prize, Cup, presented by G. C. C. Master, Esq.; 2nd Prize, $15. Entrance $3.
Mr. Johnson's Rubio, 11st 71b (Mr.. Johnson) The Hon. F. H. May's Beechcomber, 11st 7lbs (Mr. May)
Capt. Loveband's Orinoco, 11st 7lbs
(Mr. Des Voeux) Capt. Burney's Sport, 11st 7lbs (Capt Burney) Capt. Burney's Buckingham, ilst 7lbs
(Mr. Gresson) Mr. Bruce's Viceroy, 11st 7lbs (Mr. Bruce) Major Koe's Whirlwind, 11st
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2
0
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(Capt. McLachlan) 0 Mr. Landale's Parole, list. (Mr. Landale)
In this event which was a most interesting one, Rubio won both times. In the first heat Beachcomber was second and tied for second place with Orinoco in the second. In the second beat Rubio narrowly escaped being caught on the post.
ONCE ROUND; for all China ponies; weight as per scale with 10 lbs. added. Subscription ponies of this season non-winners allowed 10 lbs. ; winners allowed 7 lbs. Unplaced ponies other than subscription griffins of this season allowed 7 lbs. 1st prize, $50; 2nd prize, $20. Entrance, $3.
Capt. McLachlan's Castanet, 11st 7lbs
(Mr. McLachlan)
(Mr. Master) (Mr. Gresson) (Mr. Brutton)
Mr. Gray's Landsknecht 11st Llb
Mr. Medico's Tantivy, 11st 4lbs.
Mr. Kingston's Bannerman, 12st 0lb
2
3
0
Mr. McClure's Pegasus, 10st 9lbs (Mr. Cox)
This was a capital race, particularly between the first and second, the former winning by a bare half length.
THREE QUARTER MILE RACE; for subscrip- tion griffins of any season; weight as per scale with 10 lbs. added. Unplaced ponies allowed 10 lbs.; placed ponies not winners allowed 5 lbs. ; allowances not accumulative; 1st prize, $50; 2nd prize, $20. Entrance $3. Mr. Gray's Gamecock, 11st 2lbs
(Mr. Master) The Hon. F. H. May's Springfield, 11st Olbs
(Mr. May) Mr. Cox's Chaffinch, 10st 12lbs (Mr. Cox) Mr. Nugent's Ingoldsby, 10st 6lbs
(Mr. Lawford)
Mr. Medico's Hector, 11st 5lbs once
Handicappers-The Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. M. Grote.
Starter:-Mr. A. Babington. Timekeeper:-Mr. J. McKie.
Clerk of the Seales :--Mr. J. McKie.
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3
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(Mr. Gresson) Mr. G. H. Potts's White Heather, 11st 3lbs (Mr. Bruce) Gamecock won easily. The second and third were very close together at the finish. STEEPLECHAss; for all China ponies; over the Steeplechase Course; weight as per scale with 10 lbs. added; 1st prize cup, presented by Mr. T. Jackson; 2nd prize, $20. Entrance $3. Hon.J.Bell Irving's Digby Grand, 1st 11lbs (Mr. Master) Hon. T. H. Whitehead's Statesman, 12st Olb (Mr. Burney) Capt. Loveband's Orinoco, 11st 8lbs
(Mr. Johnson)
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Wou by about a length with a bad third. Time 2.12).
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF
CLUB.
CLUB GOLD MEDAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP, 1898.
This annual competition has occupied the attention of members since the early days of As already notified, four members the month. entered for the Blue Riband of the Links, and the following is the record of the preliminary
rounds :-
Dr. J. A. Lowson beat Mr. G. Stewart by 5 up and 3 to play, the winner accomplishing his first 9 holes in 39–5, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5, 4, 4, 5. In
his second round he got into the ditch on his second stroke for the first hole, and gave up the hole, taking the remaining eight holes in 34.
Mr. C. W. May beat Mr. A. S. Anton by 5 up and 4 to play, the winner holing his first round in 44.
FINAL.
The play for this was arranged to be a con- tinuous round of 36 holes, and Dr. J. A. Lowson and Mr. C. W May started for their match at 1.30 on Wednesday last. The day was intensely hot, a cloudless sky with a blazing sun making it very trying work for the players. The best rounds in the match were Mr. May's second round in 41 and Dr. Lowson's third round in 40. The remaining rounds were not exactly displays of championship form, ranging between 44 and 47. For the first 18 holes 7 were halved and
in the second 18 holes, 10. The first and second rounds of 9 holes went to Mr. May by 1 and 2 up; the third to Dr. Lowson by 3 up; all even at this point and nine to play. The next 4 holes were halved, the fifth being taken by the "medico," the sixth and seventh by his op ponent, and the last two halved, leaving the match in the hands of Mr. May by 1 up.
Compared with the 1897 championship the play this year shows an improvement of at least 2 strokes per round of 9 holes, and Dr. Lowson's score in the first match was fine exhibit, his first nine holes being negociated in 3 under scratch, and about 3 over the "par" of the green.
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The winner was the recipient of warm con- The result has been achieved by assiduous, gratulations on the completion of the match. steady, and earnest play, and the advice which we gave to last year's winner, but which it is do not think requires to be repeated this year. much to be regretted has not been followed, we
The gold medal has fallen into good hands on this occasion and there it may be safely left.
A fair number of ladies graced the Club's at home" between 3 and 6 p.m., the great heat of the day no doubt deterring some who last year appeared on the links from honouring the mem- bera by their presence. To those who braved the sun's rays we wish to express our thanks for their kindly presence and interest shown in the day' sproceedings. ·
The new French flagships Vauban, with Admiral de Beaumont on board, passed through Singapore en route to Saigon on the 10th April. The Vauban, is 267ft. 9in. in length; 57 ft. 3in. beam, and has a draught of 27feet, her dis- placement being 6,150 tons. Her engines are of 4,560 horse power and her speed 14 knots. 1 Her armour is 9.84 in. thick, and her armament consists of four 24 c.m. guns, one 19 c.m., six 214 c.m., and twelve machine
She bas guns two torpedo tubes. Her crew numbers. 440 8! and she is commanded by Captain Boutet.