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written, may now be thrown into the receptacle | for waste paper. In this, as in the "Logi series by the same publishers, we have vivid pictures, toned neither up nor down by literary polish, of life as it evidently really is on board a man-o'-war. The writers (Mr. Lionel Yexley has written an introductory article to Tre-Pol- Pen's sketches) are themselves sailors, and have an obviously close acquaintance with H.M.S. Briton. Some of the articles are of absorbing interest, and the book is illustrated with excellent photographs, notably one of H.M.8. Goliath at Hongkong, dressed for Christmas day.
East of Asia. Shanghai: North-China Herald
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THE editor (the Rev. W. J. Hunnex) is to be complimented on No. 1 of Volume 3 of the East of Asia magazine. as maintaining the high standard attained by its predecessors. Readers at Home seeing such a well-printed and richly illumined magazine will have had to adjust some of their ideas of foreign settlements in China, and to conclude that if such highly developed work can come
from a Shanghai printing works. that town must be ahead in other matters. The articles include contrihu tions on The School System of China." The Returned Student." Marriage in China," and Christian Music in China, as well as some chatty travel sketches. One on Lake Biwa. Japan, is noticeably bright. The article deal- ing with Chinese students who have done great things by acquiring foreign lore mentions Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., and says it is difficult to overestimate what he has done for the Chinese in Hongkong." Other Hongkong worthies referred to are H.E. Wu Ting-fang. and Messrs. Wei Yuk and Wei On, both men of great public spirit and doing much for the wel- fare of their fellow countrymen in the Colony." The musical article is thoroughly American, and will startle some musicians. An article on the aborigines of Hainan has novel interest. We regretted to notice in this number a good many typographical errors.
The Commission of H.M.S. Glory. flagship of Commander-in-Chief, China Station 1900. 1904. By A. R. BUTTERWORTH. London; Westminster Press, Harrow Road. W. THIS volume forms one of a series called the
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Log" series issued from the above publish- ing house. The two objects of the series are defined as being to give to each man in the Navy, as far as possible, a complete account of his life in the service, and also to bring before that vast majority who know so little about the Navy the true life of the British Sailor. can hardly say of the volume before us that it is likely to be read largely by the class of people who know little or nothing of the true life of the British sailor, but it is a book which will doubtless be purchased by every man on the ship during the Commission it describes. and many a reader in this Colony and the Treaty ports of China will doubtless find much to interest them in the record, which runs to 152 pages.
BOWLS.
KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB.
Members of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club spent a very pleasant afternoon over their In spite of spoon competitions on the 30th ult. the counter attraction of the races there was a very fair attendance, the gathering including many ladies. Five rinks were engaged in the various contests. At the conclusion of the games Mr. Jas. Neish presented his prize- to the winners of the "Neish" Competis tion. The winners were Messrs. J. Galt and J. Ramsay, each
of whom received a pair of silver-mounted bowls. Mr. William Ramsay, in a short speech, thanked Mr. Jas. Neish for his handsome prizes.
Mrs. W. Ramsay presented of her prizes as follows:--Messrs. J. Kyles and J. Galt, seconds ; Messrs. J. Galt, J. Murelie, J. Walker, R. Bax- ter, E. Edwards, J. W. Robertson, J. Ramsay. J. Parkes, G. K. Haxton and J. C. Gow, win- nars of spoons.
A very pleasant afternoon's sport closed with three cheers for Mr. Jas. Neish; and three cheers for the ladies.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
RACING.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA. Committee: Stewards H.K. Jockey Club (ex-officio); P. Alderton, E.; T. F. Hongh, Esq.; J. F. Knox, Esq., R.N.; Capt. Nugent. R.A. G. H. Potts, Esq. Clerk of Scales: J. A. Jupp, E× Judge: H. E. R. Hunter. Esq. Starter: G. H. Potts, Esq.
Second Starter: W. W. G. Ross, Esq. Timekeeper: J. R. Michael, Esq. Hon. Sec. and Treas.: G. K. H. Brutton. Esq.
The Hongkong Gymkhana Club held their The afternoon was warm and bright, tempered second meeting at Happy Valley on the 30th ult. by a pleasant breeze. It cannot be said that there was a particularly large attendance, but the crowd was quite big enough to give the enclosure a lively, bustling appearance. There were many ladies, whose summery frills and in the Paddock. The band of the Sherwood furbelows add so much to the charm of a day Foresters played the following selections :--- March "The Liberty Bell" Overture...
Selection. Valse Sketch
Selection... Polka.. Valse..
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Bauer und Dichter
The Earl and the Girl Sobre Las Olas
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By the Swanee River Myddleton The Geisha
"The Linnet
'Santiago"
[August 8, 1904.
Mr. T. S. Forrest's The Biter.-(Mr.
Gresson)
Mr. Rutherford's Mongoose.-(Mr.
Rutherford)
This was a novel competition. The ponies had a quick scurry for 100 yards, when the jockeys jumped off and ran ahead of the horses, reins in hand. After 50 yards of this the jockeys mounted again and raced in. Vanity. with Mr. Johnstone showing his well-known equine agility, got well away from the bunch and won easily. Belle Helene was second.
Puri-mutuel $7.30.
THREE-QUARTERS-OF-A-MILE. A flat race for Hongkong and China Pony which the auspices of this Club. Unplaced Ponies Subscription Griffins of any season have never won an official race or a race under allowed 5lbs. Jockeys who have won an official race in Hongkong or China to carry 2lbs. extra. Jockeys who have never won an official race in Hongkong or China or a race under the Entrance auspices of this Club allowed 5lbs. fee 8. First Prize: a Cup presented by H. P. White. Esq.. Second prize: $25.
Mr. Inglis Eclipse, 13 hds. lin.. 11st.
1lb. (Mr. Ing is)
Mr. J. Patterson's Zufall. 13 hds. fin.
11st. 31hs. ++.--(Mr. Johnstone) Mr. Gaskell's Arranapoque. 13 hds..
10st. 7lbs.†-(Mr. Gaskell)
Sousa Suppé ..Caryll Rosas
Jones Brockett ..Carbin
Mr. Alleynian's Modesty, 13 hds. 10st.
7lbs. (Mr. Jordan)
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H.E. Major Sir Matthew Nathan. R.E.. K.C.M.G.. the new Governor. and Lieut. Arbuthnot Leslie. Aide-de-Camp. were present. H.E. seemed to take a lively interest in the proceedings, inspecting the hats in the ladies' nomination race, and between events greeting friends and forming new acquaintances.
He remained on the course till after the fifth race. A pari-mutuel was run by Messrs. I. P. Madar and U. Rumjahn. There was no place betting. Results of the day's sport were as follows:-
MILE-AND-A-QUARTER.
A handicap for all China ponies Jockeys who have won an official race in Hongkong or China to carry 2lbs. extra. Jockeys who have never won an official race in Hongkong or China allowed 5lbs. Eutrance fee $5. First
prize a cup presented by Sir Paul Chater.
C.M.G.
Capt. Ward's Royal. 12 hds. 1 in.. 10st.
12lbs. + + (Mr. Johnstone)
Mr. J. A. Woodgate's Starling. 13 hds. 2 in., 9st. 13lbs, † —(Mr. Marshall) Mr. G. H. Pott's Pandur. 13 hds. ↑ in..
11st 5lbs. † † - (Mr. Gresson)
Mr. G. K. Brutton's Little Momo, 13 hds.. 11st 4lbs. † † (Mr. Brutton) Hon. W. J. Gresson's Glenburn, 13 hds.. 1 in.. 11st. lbs. * (Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. C. Cooper's Chautauqua, 13 hds. 2 in.. 9st. lbs. t - (Mr. Guskell) Mr. Gillingham's Muscatel, 13 hds. I in..
10st. 3lbs. * —– (Mr. Gillinghamı) Mr. Babington's Rocket. 13 hds. 1 in..
9st. 11lbs. t (Mr. Clarke}
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Mr. G. C. Moxon's Yellow Skin. 13 hids.. 1st. Hb.*- (Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. E. Howard's Teetotum, 12hds. 2 in..
1st. 8lbs. +--(Mr. Gresson). +5 lbs allowed; * 6lbs over; ++ 21b‹ penalty. A very good start. Yellow Skin took up running and set a very good pace for the bunch. This order was maintained passing the Football Club's stand and the black rock. Towards the village Zufall took the lead, and Yellow Skin fell behind. In the straight. when about 50 yards from home. of Zufall, and won handsomely by three lengths. Eclipse, with a magnificent spurt, shot ahead A length-and-a-half divided Zufall from Arra· napogue. the third pony.
Time: 1 min. 40 secs. Pari-mutuel : $24.80.
LADIES' NOMINATION RACE.
Gentlemen Hat trimming competition. will receive a hat and the requisite articles for trimming same. Start dismounted. Mount and ride to nominators and hand them hat and accessories. Nominators trim hats and return them to nominees, who put them on, mount and gallop round a post to finish. Two prizes. One for best trimmed hat and one for first past post. Both winners must have hats complete with all articles received at starting. Time allowed for trimming hats. 7 minutes. Mr. W. A. Cruickshank nom. by Mrs. Peter,
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Mr. J. Patterson
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Capt. Ward
* Blbs. over; † 5 lbs. allowed; † † 2lbs. over, The eight ponies started off in a bunch. Rocket took the lead and made the running to the black rock, when Pandur and Royal chal- lenged. Royal ran right away from the field in the straight. winning handsomely by two lengths.
Starling came in second a length in front of
Paudur.
Time: min. 544 secs. Pari-mutuel : $13.10
POLO PONY RÁCE.
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Open to all bona fide Polo Ponies, be passed as such by the Committee of the Club. Catch Weights. Competitors to start mounted and gallop 100 yards to a post, dis- mount. run 50 yards leading mount to another post. mount and gallop in. Entrance fee $5. First Prize: a Cup presented by the Club. Second prize : $25.
Mr. J. Johnstone's
Johnstone)
Vanity.-(Mr.
Mr. W. A. Cruickshank's Belle Helene,
-(Mr. Cruickshank) Major Hamilton's Stoneybroke.—(Major
Hamilton)
Capt. Ward's Firebrand.--(Capt. Ward) Mr. Gedge's Punch.-(Mr. Gedge) Mr. J. F. Knox's Wallflower.—(Mr.
Knox)
Mr. Robertson
Mr. W. G. Clarke
Mr. G. C. Moxon Mr. J. F. Knox
Capt. M. R. Hodgson Mr. Gillingham Mr. Rutherford
Hon W. J. Gresson
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Miss Berkeley.
Mrs. Layton.
Mrs. Patrick Jones.
Mrs. Crawford.
Miss Stovens.
Mrs. Johnstone.
Mrs. C. G. Dicken.
Miss Blair.
Mrs. Tilder.
Mrs. James.
Mrs. G. C. Moxon. The various com-
petitors faced the starter with paper bags, containing the hats and materials for trimming same, in their hands. At the fall of the flag the horses, to use an old expression. ** went all over the shop.” Mr. Patterson, on Mr. Johnstone's groy mare, had quite a task to make his "gee
go at all; and when it did go it wanted to use two legs only instead of four. The riders, on arriving at the position where their ladies were waiting, handed over the hats. After five minutes they raced back, some wearing the trimmed hats, and others shedding trim. mings and losing hats. Mr. Johnstone, nominat- ed by Miss Berkeley, arrived home first, but Hon. W. J. Gresson, nominated by Mrs. Moxon, was judged to have the best trimmed hat..
Pari-mutuel : $9.40 on each winner.
GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE CUP.
For all China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale.
Winners of an open race or open griffin race 5lb. extra; non-winning Subscription Griffins allowed 5lbs. Jockeys that have won an official race in Hongkong or