September 2, 1907.] i
THE FOURTH GYMKHANA-
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The fourth meeting of the Hongkong Gymkhans Club took place at Happy Valley on August 31st when the attendance was large if not larger than at the previous meeting, which it will be remembered was a record one. The committee of the Club could not have d-sired a better day for the meet. Clouds obscured the fervid rays of the sun, while a gentle breeze cooled the atmosphere. The course was fast, ad so were many of the ponies, the times registered comparing favourably with those of previous meetings. As usual, the band of the Middlesex Regiment was on the ground, and played selections of music in the intervals between the races. Before the second race star ed, the playing of a stanza of the National Anthem heralded the arrival of Sir Frederick 1.ugard. The Governor was accompanied by Lady Lugard and Mr. and Miss Brackenbury. They were met by Mr. C. H. Ross, but instead of taking up position in the Governor's stand, preferred to mingle with the people who filled the stand bordering the course. It is needless to remark that business was brisk at the Pari Mutuel and in the Cash Sweeps. On this occasion, however the former paid "no startling dividende, 821.70 being the highest for the day, and this was paid on the last race in which Mr. B. F. C. Master rode Astral to victory. In the Cash Sweeps those who had the luck to draw first or second ponies were well repaid for their 85 investment. The highest amount paid was in the Jumping Com- petition when the drawer of Box received a dividend of $491.40. A new event, the costume race, was introduced for the sake of variety a prize being offered for the best costume. After examining the varied and beautiful costumes, the Judges awarded the first prize to the White Knight whose glittering armour was the out- come of Mrs. May's labours.
Patrons: His Excel:ency Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G.. C.B., D.S.O; His Excellency Vice Admiral bir Arthur W. Moore, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., M.G; His Excellency Major General B. G. Broadwood, C.B.. Commodore R. H.S. Stoker, R.N.
Committee. The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (Ex-officio); H. E. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G.; Major Parker; Mr. C. H. Ross; Mr. H. P. White; Mr. G. K. Hal Bruttoa; Mr. D. MacDonald and Captain Thompson.
Mr. C. H. R8s, Judge; Mr. H. P. White and Major Parker, Handicappers; Mr. D. MacDonald, Clerk of the Scales, Major Parker, Starter; Mr. Paterson, 2nd Starter; Mr. T. 8. Forest, Time Keeper; Mr. R. F. C. Master, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE FLAT RACE.-
HANDICAP. For all Cbina Ponies. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entranos fee $5. 1st Prize: A Cup presented. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
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allowed 5 lb. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tient in, allowed 5lb. To be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the cup, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second; and I for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lb. extra for each win in subsequent starts for the Cap, but it the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lb. to be deducted next time he starts, Penalties accumulative up to 15 lb. Entrance fee of $5 to go in the purchase of a memento to the winner of each race, and $25 to second pony out of the Club funds. At the conclusion of the season a cup, will be presented by Commodore R. H. 8. Stokes, & N., to the owner of the pony obtain. ing the second highest number of marks. Mr Godfrey Master's b.d. Blue Nile ..
154 lbs. (owner)
Mr Dryasdust's cr. Coxcomb 161
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(Mr Dupree) 2 Mr E. Kadoorie's w. Manchurian Chief,...
143 lbs (Mr Clarke) 3
/ 8 naual keen interest centred in the challenge cup, and although the fields small, the betting was extensive. Blue Nile toor up the position by the rail, then Coxcomb, with Manchurian Chief on the outer course. Coxcomb and Manchurian Chief took the lead when the flag dropped, and Blue Nile kept hard in the res". The field remained in a bunch until the football stand was passed, then Coxomb drew a length ahead of the other ponies. Going up the incline, however, Blue Nile lessened the distance separating him from the leader, while Manchurian Chief fell to the rear. l'assing the village Coxcomb still lead by ha f a length, but fell back to second place on entering the straight, Mr. Dupree urged him on, but his pace was unequal to that of the winner of the last Chal enge Cup, and the Nile passed the post four lengths ahead of Coxoomb, who had some six length to spare on Man- cburian Chief. Time-2 min. 9 secs. The Pari Mutual paid $9.40 on the winner. In the Cash Sweeps Blue Nile paid $378; Coxcomb, $108; and Manchurian Chief, $54. LADIES' NOMINATION-COSTUME RACE.-
Mr Godfrey Master's g.d. Astral (late
Astrol) 156 (owner) 1 Mr Brutton's g. Kingston 149 lbs (owner)... 2 Mr E. A. Hankey's ch. Off Chance 147
(Mr R. F. C. Master) 3 Mr A. Morfey's i.g. Southdown 137 lbs
(owner) 0 Mr Robert's blk. Velocity 139 lbs
(Mr Roberts) Kingston took the lead at the start, Astrol following in second place and Off Chance third. After the football stand was passed Velocity became unmanageable and pulled off the course, the rest of the field keeping the same order unti the incline was reached. Here Astral and Off Chance gained on the leader, but Mr. Brutton kept his pony in the von until the straight was entered. Then the order was changed and Astral, responding to the coaxing of his rider passed the winning post with five lengths to spare. Kingston snatched second place from Off Chance by half a neck. Time-1 min. 37 2.5 secs.
The Pari Mutuel paid $7.74 on the winner, while in the Cash Sweeps the first pony paid 390.60; the second $111.60; and the third $5 .80.
GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE CUP.- Distance one mile. For all China Ponies. Catch weights at 10 st. 6lb. Winners of an open race or open Griffin race 5 lb. extra. Non-winning Subscription Griffins
About 200 yards round a post and in. Ladies to provide the Costumes, Prize for the first man in. Prize for best costum, adjudged such by a Sub-committee to be appointed by the Committee of the Gymkhana Club. Entrance fee $3. Prizes presented by the Club.
BEST COSTUME.
The White Knight, designed by Mrs. May. The Ballet Girl, designed by Mrs. Stedman. Diana Vernon, designed by Mrs. Keswick.
THE RACE.
Mr. R.F.C. Master, nominated by
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Mr. T. C. Vernon, nominated by
Mr. J. Marshall, nominated by
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(Mrs. Peter) (Miss Layton)
(Mrs. Keswick) This turn-out caused great amusement and pleasure, the costumes being thoroughly good, JUMPING COMPETITION. Open all China Ponies. To be ridden by members of the Gymkhana Club or Officers of the Army or Navy. Three heights over a bar. Each competitor allowed one run at each height. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize presented. 2nd
Prize: $25.
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Mr G. C. Moxon's Box (Mr. Marshall) Mr C. H. Ross Ben Wyvis (Mr Dupree) The Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Mamodeen
(Hon. Mr May). 3
Mr Rolason's Minnoch...
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Points for pace and style. Open to members of both services as well as to members of the Gymkhana Club. Winners of this event at first two Gymkhanas this season to count marks scored by them at this meeting towards aggregate only, Mementoes presented at this meeting to be taken by riders scoring highest number exclusive of winners at the first two Gymkhana meetings this season. Entrance fee 83. A memento presented to the 1st and 2nd. Post Entries. Mr. C. H Ross, 33 points. Mr. W. Dupree, 29 points. Mr. J. C. Vernon 22 points. WELTER RACE-Half 偶 mil.. For all Chins Pony hacks passed as such by the Committee of the Gymkhana Club. To be ridden by riders who have never ridden in an official race in Hongkong or China. Catch weights over 12st. 7Ïb. Riders to stand not less than 11st. 7.b. in ordinary riding breeches, boots, gaiters and shirts. Open to members of the Jockey Club and members of both services as well as to members of the Gymkhana Club. Entrance fee $5, 1st Prize: A Cup presented. 2nd Prize: $25.
The ponies did not show up well in taking the rail, the highest jump being about four feet. Minnoch, although not much of a jumper, proved an expert hill climber, and Mr. Master' displayed some excellent horsemanship in bringing his mount to the level when the pony tried to get on to the flat. The Pari Mutuel paid $9.40 on the winner. The Cash Sweep paid $191.4 on the first; $140.40 on the second, and $70.20 on the third,
Mr Rolason's Minoch 175 lbs.
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(Captain Beasley) 1
Mr W. J. Daniel's Mass 175 lbs.........
(owner) 2
Messrs. Goldring & Reed's Wildman (late
Highlandman) 202 lb‹. (Mr Morrell) 3 Mr H. S. Moore's Highland Bonnet 175 lbs.
(Mr Hill) 0
Minnoch and Mass took the lead at the start, and raced neck and neck until the straight was entered, Wildman and Higland Bonnet being some distance in the rear. In the hom y run Minnoch drew ahead of Mass and passed the Judge's box a length ahead, Wildman being a bad third. The Pari Matuel paid $8.30, ani the Cash Sweeps 8444.15 on the first pony; $126.90 on the second, and $63.45 on the third. ONE MILE AND A QUARTER FLAT RACE.
HANDICAP. For all Chins Ponies. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize: A Cup presented by Messrs. Bollinger. 2nd Prize : 825. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Mr Godfrey Master's g.d. Astral, 149 lbs.
TENT PEGGING CHALLENGE Cur.-Pre-| sented by His Excellency Major-General Broadwood, C.B. For China Ponies. To be ran for five times and to be won by the rider scoring most marks at the end of the❘ season. Best of three runs at each meeting.
(Mr R. F. C. Master) 1 Mr Dryasdust's or. Coxcomb, 161 lbs.
Mr Godfrey Master's
Mr Brutton's blk.
g.d. Blue Nile,
(Mr Dupree) 2
156 lbs. (owner) Septima, 419 lbs.
(Mr Bratton) 0
(Mr Clarke) 0
Mr Ellis Kadoorie's w Manchurian Chief,
145 lbs.
...(owner) ...(Mr Gegg)
Mr F. H. May's g. Highland Heather,
145 lbs. Mr Medico's ch. Nigel, 148 Mr Robert's blk. Velocity, 135 lbs....(owner)
In this event there were eight starters, the largest field of the day. The shades of evening were closing in when the ponies wers sent away, and it was impossible to follow them round the course. As they passed the Judge's box for the first time Velocity was foremost, the rest of the field being bunched and following closely in his wake. As the ponies entere i the straight on the home run Astral shot ahead, and although Coxcomb challenged him, he was firs: past the winning post. Blue Nile was well up in third place. Time-2 min. 47-2/5 secs. The Pari
· Mutuel paid $21.70 on the winner, and the Cash Sweeps $359.10 on the first pony; $102.6) on the second; and $51.30 on the third.
ADSETTS.
The United States oruiser Galvest m, on board of which Adsetts is now confined, suddenly received orders to go for a cruise, and the British Consul telegraphed tɔ Weihaiwei for a guard. H.M.8. Clio was at once dispatched, but arrived at Chefoo to and that the sailing of the Galveston had been countermanded. She thereupon returned to Weihsiwei with the guard. Adsetts remains од board the Galveston,
The American Consul-General admitted on August 19th that important telegrams were passing over the wires, but refused to divulge their contents, although judicial application for Adsetts has been made,