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said, the Assessors consider they could have taken and ought to have taken.
But I am of opinion that the Changon was also to blame.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
(May 2, 1904.
(Mr. Alderton) 0
Mr. N. H. Rutherford's Mongoose, 10st 51b
Mr. S. J. MICHAEL proposed that resolution | Mr. Godfrey Master's Lumberer, 11st 3lb... A be confirmed, viz, in Article 81 the words "Five Hundred Dollars" shall be substituted for the words "One Hundred and Fifty Dollars." Mr. M. S. NORTHCOTE seconded and it was agreed.
Mr. S. J. MICHAEL proposed that resolution B be confirmed. In Article 102 the words "An Auditor" shall be substituted for the words
Two Auditors."
Mr. E. B. SHEPHERD seconded, and it was agreed.
Mr. S. J. MICHAEL proposed that resolution C be confirmed. In Article 108 the word “Auditor” shall be substituted for the word "Auditors."
Mr. M. S. NORTHCOTE seconded and it was agreed.
That was all the business.
FIRST MEETING.
(Mr. Robertson) 0 The eight ponies started off in company, Standard leading, Arranapogue second. At the Black Rock Teetotam and Zufall challenged for second place, and at the bend the order had assumed that of the finish. Teetotum challeng- ad the leader in the straight, but without result.
Time, 1 min. 21 secs. Pari-mutuel, $23.
THE EAST POINT CUP-Presented by the Hon. C. W. Dickson. For all China ponies weight for inches as per scale. Winners of an open race or open griffin race 5lbs. extra; non- winning subscription griffins allowed 5lbs. Jockeys' penalties and allowances as per Race No. 1. Entrance $5. From the two-mile post once round and in.
(Mr. Johnstone) 1
(Mr. Alderton) 2
Mr. Percy's Discord, 11st 5lb... Mr. A. Babington's Rocket, 10st 121b
I am advised that the Changon ought to have anticipated meeting the Ballaarat about the bend of the Bar, if the Changon kept on, and ought to have avoided that by holding back. The Master of the Changon as a fact did anticipate the two vessels so meeting when he sounded the blast on his siren between the Lismore Light and the Fort Buoy. He says he came on because he did not know whether the other vessel might not be holding back and waiting for him. But as he came he saw that the other vessel was not hold- ing back, and even if he had in his mind the Local Regulation which requires a vessel proceeding against the tide to hold back to allow a vessel proceeding with the tide to pass, the moment he perceived that, from whatever HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB, Mr. John Peel's Ca Canny. 11st cause, the vessel coming down was keeping on he ought, when able to do so, to avoid meeting her at a place like the bend of the bar which he ought to have known was a place where difficul-
Patrons.-His Excellency F. H. May. C.M.G. ties might arise, or which, in his own words, is (the Officer Administering the Government); rather an awkward place. But more than this His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, -having made out that the vessel was a P. & O.K.C.B.; His Excellency Major-General Villiers steamer, and was able therefore to judge that Hatton, C.B.; Rear-Admiral The Hon. A. G. she was a large steamer, I am advised that he Curzon Howe, C.B., C.M.G., C.V.O.; Com. ought to have known that from the time that modore C. G. Dicken, R.N. she began to cross the bar, and for some time before, with the wind blowing from the N. E., her holding back would have been attended with very great difficulties, and might have resulted in seriously obstructing the channel. It is not s question of a large steamer having any diffe. rent right from a small steamer. It is merely a question of what under particular circumstances a large steamer can, by an approaching vessel, be expected to accomplish, and in this case the Changon ought not to have expected the Ballaarat to be able to hold back until
after she had passed the Gas Buoy. It is to be observed that there was no obligation on the Changon to come on even if she had thought that the Ballaarst could hold back. She would not, by holding back at the time when I am
come on.
advised that she ought to have held back, have been breaking any regulation requiring her to At most it was a right which the Changon had to come on, and it has been laid down that one has no right to stand in a difficulty upon a right, though it may be a per- fectly good right, regardless of the safety of others, and that, although there may be a rule of the sea, yet a man who has the management of one ship is not to be allowed to follow that rule to the injury of a vessel of another where he could avoid the injury by pursuing a different
course.
By going on the Changon placed herself and the Ballaarat in a position which was likely to lead to a collision, and for this she is to blame.
The Assessors are also of opinion and I concur in that opinion that those on board the Changon were also to blame in failing to take proper steps to secure that the wheel was properly manned and that the engines were properly manned.
Each side will pay half of the Court fees and half of the Assessors' fees, and otherwise each side will bear their own costs.
(Signed) H. S. WILKINSON,
Supreme Court,
Shanghai, 14th April, 1904.
THE KOWLOON LAND AND
BUILDING Co., LD.
CONFIRMATORY MEETING.
Committee. The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (ex-officio): P. Alderton, Esq.; W. A. Cruickshank, Esq.; T. F. Hough, Esq.; F. H. Lyon, Esq., R.N.; Capt. Nugent, R.A.; W. J. Gresson, Esq.
B.
Clerk of the Scales.-F. H. Lyon. Esq., R.N. Judge.-H. P. White, Esq. Starter.-G. C. C. Master, Esq. Second Starter.-W. W. G. Ross, Esq. Timekeeper.-J. R. Michael, Esq.
and Hon. Secretary Treasurer.-F. Deacon, Esq.
The Hongkong Gymkhana Club held their first meeting at Happy Valley on the 23rd ult. commencing at 4 p.m. There were in all six races. At the outset the weather was wet and overcast, but later clear blue patches
of sky showed between the murky clouds, things becoming more agreeable. The ground, in con- sequence of recent rains, was very heavy, times as & result
The being poor. number of spectators was not great, many being kept away by the wet. Betting, in a small way, was carried on to one side of a refreshment room conducted by the King
were
Edward Hotel. The pari-mutuel on Saturday only collected money for winners. While dividends
not startling they were all fairly substantial, especially when it is remembered that the capabilities of the various On the arrival of horses are generally known. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government the band that of the Sherwood Foresters, under Bandmaster Bradley-struck In the course of the up the National Anthem. afternoon they rendered the following pro-
gramme :-
1. Two Step. 2. Overture...
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Anona "La Sirene' 3. Selection.. A Country Girl. 4. Valse...
Sympathie " 5. Spanish Dance..." La Paloma' 6. Selection..." Plantation Songs"
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Grey Auber Monckton Mozzacapo Yradier Chambers
(Mr. Gresson) 3
Mr. G. H. Edwards's Sylph Rose, 10st 21b Mr. J. R. Gillingham's Kid, 10st 121b...
(Mr. Clarke) 0
(Mr. Gillingham) 0 Mr. W. Inglis's Eclipse, 11st 4lb (Mr. Inglis) 0 Eclipse had the lead, Rocket second, Sylph Rose Passing the judges' stand for the first time third, and Ca Canny fourth. Kid fell a long way behind. Eclipse, ridden furiously, continued easily overtaken in the Straight. to make the running, being "played out" and Ca Canny
won by about a length.
Time, 2 min. 28 secs. Pari-mutuel, $9.50.
THE" ICHIBAN" Cup :-Presented by G. C. C. For all China Master. Esq. Hurdle race. ponies. Weight 11 stone. Jockeys' penalties and allowances as per Race No. 1, but winners of a hurdle race or steeplechase on an off day at Shanghai or Hongkong to be treated as winning jockeys. Entrance, $5. From the Mr. J. Lewis's Starling, 11st 2lb
grand stand, twice round and in.
(Mr. Alderton) 1 Mr. G. Cooper's Chautauqua, Ì1st 2lb Mr. J. Johnstone's Ben Wyvis, 11st 2lbe
(Mr. Cooper) 2
(Mr. Johnstone) 3
Mr. J. R. Michael's Pink Rose, 10st 12lb
Mr. W. R. Robertson's Digby Grand, 11st 2lb (Mr. Gillingham)
Pink
(Mr. Mackie) 0 Starling at first took the lead, with Chautaqua and Digby Grand following closely. Rose shortly after the commence- ment fell behind, seeming to lose her wind. The jumping was very poor at first, but improved with time.
Pari-mutuel, $14.60. POLO PONY SCURRY.-For a Cup presented by the Club-Open to all bona fide polo- ponies passed as such by the Committee of the Club. Catch weights not less than 11 stone. Best of three heats, to be run without dismount- ing, each from the distance post in. En- trance $5.
Mr. H. J. Gedge's Punch, 11st (Mr. Gresson) 1 7. Gavotte...... “Immer Wieder ...Vandervill Mr. J. Johnstone's Vanity, 11st
8. Valse........." Reine du Danube
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Regimental March.."The Yon" - The results were :-- THE GRANTHA ̃1 Tresented by Hart Buck, Esq For all subscription griffins of any season that have never won an official race. Weight for inches as per scale. Un- placed runners allowed 5lbs. Jockeys that have won an official race in Hongkong or China 2lbs. extra; non-winning Jockeys allowed 5lbs. Entrance $5. 5 Furlongs. Mr. W. G. Clarke's Standard, 10st 101b
An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the above Company was held at the office of the Company at noon on the 26th ult. for the purpose of confirming the special reso Intions which were passed at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on the 9th instant. There were present Messrs. T. H. Reid (chairman), A. Rodger, T. F. Hough E. B. Shepherd, W. H. Gaskell, S. J. Michael, M. | Mr. J. Paterson's Zufall, 10st 12lb....... 8. Northcote, and A. 8. Hooper (secretary).
Mr. E. Howard's Teetotum, 10st 3lb
(Mr. Clarke) 1|
(Mr. Gresson) 2
(Mr. Johnstone) 3
The SECRETARY having read the notice Mr. Alleynian's Modesty, 10st 12lb convening the meeting,
(Mr. Gillingham)
The CHAIRMAN said that the meeting had Mr. H. 8. Gaskell's Arranapogue, 10st 7lb... been called to confirm the special resolutions
(Mr. Gaskell) 0
(Mr. MacIntyre) 0
which were passed at the extraordinary general | Mr. H. A. MacIntyre's Persistence; 10st 51b meeting of shareholders on the 9th instant.
(Mr. Johnstone) 2 Mr. Carruthers's Belle Helene, 11st
(Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. H. J. Gedge's Judy, 11st 3lb (Mr. Gedge) Mr. J. F. Knox's Wallflower, 11st 3lb
(Mr. Knox) First Heat: 1, Vanity; 2, Belle Helene; 3, Punch.
Second Heat: 1, Punch; 2, Vanity; 3, Belle Helene.
Third Heat: 1, Punch; 2, Vanity'; 3, Judy. Pari-mutuel, $17.50. THE GYMKHAna Club ChalLENGE CUP :---- Value $-, (not less than $200). For all China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Penalties and allowances as per Race No. 2. Jockeys* penalties and allowances as per Race No. 1. To be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the Cup by the end of the Club's season, counting for a first, 2 for a second and 1 for a third The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the
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