236-
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
FOURTH MEETING.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Patrons-His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B.. D.S.O.; His Ex- cellency Vice-Admiral Hon. Sir Hedworth Lambton, C.B.; His Excellency Maj.-Genl. R. G. Broadwood, C.B.; Rear-Admiral H. Lyon, R.N.
Committee:-The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (Ex-Officio). The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G.; Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson. Mr. J. Johnstone, Mr. J. A. Jupp, Mr. H. P. White, Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, Mr. John Paterson, Major W. A. Eaton. Major W. A. Eaton, judge; Mr. J. A. Jupp and Major W. A. Eaton, handicappers.; Messrs. H. P. White and F. B. Deacon, clerks of the scales; Mr. H. J. Gedge, starter; Mr. Marcus Slade, 2nd starter; Mr. M. S. Sassoon, time-keeper; and Mr. C. Gordon Mackie, hon. sec. and treasurer.
Very successful was the fourth meeting of the season which took place on the 4th inst. at the Happy Valley, and though the attendance might have been larger-doubtless the heat kept many away-the programme gave general satisfaction. Most of the events provided some good running and fine finishes, and the tent pegging was decidedly interesting. As the re- sult of the small attendance, the Fari-mutuel did not pay very large dividends, and neither did the cash sweepstakes produce the large prizes of former meetings. Added pleasure was given to the proceedings by the presence of the Buffs Band, under Bandmaster Hewett, which discoursed selections in their usual finished style.
GYMKHANA STAKES.-Value $100. Distance One Mile. For all China Ponies. Catch weights at 10 st. 6lbs. Winners of an open race or open Griffin race 5 lbs. extra.
Non- winning Subscription Griffins allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. A Cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to be won by the Pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meetings during the sea- son, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second; and one 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 lbs. extra for each win in subsequent starts for the Race, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lbs to be deducted next time he starts. Such 2 lbs. to remain deducted until he wins again, when he will carry the full penalties without deduction. Penalties accumulative up to 15 lbs. En- trance fee, $5. 2nd Prize, $25. (Half entrance fees to go to winner).
.
Hon. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 154lbs...
(Mr J. Johnstone) Mr Dryasdust's Triad, 1571bs (Mr Mackie) Mr Dryasdust's Best Friend, 157lbs...
1
2
+
(Mr. W. S. Dupree) 3
|
Middlesex showed the way from the start, and was an easy winner. Time 21-2/5 secs. Pari- mutuel, $13.50. Cash sweeps, $349.65, $99.90, and $49.95.
[September 13, 1909.
LOCAL SPORT.
BUFFS AQUATIC SPORTS.
THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE HANDICAP
Tho Regiment of The Buffs held their -For all China Ponies. The race will be water sports at the Victoria Recreation Club split up into higher and lower divisions by on Sept. 10. Unfortunately, from a spectator's the Handicappers provided that there are 12 point of view the events were marred by a or more entries. Entrance fee, $5. First heavy downpour of rain. Lieutenant Still Prizes: Two cups presented by Commodore was in charge of the arrangments, and every H. Lyon, and the Hongkong Gymkhama Club item on the programme was started punctually for Classes A and B respectively. 2nd Prize: to time. Mr. Frank Lammert was judge, and $25. Entrance fees to be divided between in that position gave every satisfaction. The Winners of A Class and B Class.
duck hunt, in which Private Stiff, G Coy., the Buffs, was the winner, was most amusing.
CLASS B.
1
Mr Blank's Argyll, 140lbs (Mr W. S.Dupree) 1 Mr Seth's The Tortoise (late Strathmill)
150 lbs (Owner) 2 Major H. Findlay's Polo Stick, 165 lbs
(Owner) 3 Commodore H. Lyon's Cavalier, 148 lbs
(Owner) 0 Polo Stick carried 20 lbs overweight and Tortoise seven.
Tortoise with its seven pounds overweight led at the start, but had to give way to Cavalier, who partnered Tortoise, the other two also pairing. The first couple romped off from their companions, but at the rock the Tortoise shot ahead. Argyll now took up the running seriously, and after a struggle passed the Tortoise and reached the winning post with plenty to spare. Time, 1 min. 38 1/5 secs. Pari-mutuel, $16.40. Cash sweeps, $330,75, $94.50, and $47.25.
2
CLASS A
1
2
3
Mr Johnstone's Hertzblatt, 157lbs... (Owner) Hon. Mr Gresson's H. H., 142lbs...
(Mr Dupree) Mr Lesson's Soudan (late Forfar), 138lbs,
(Mr Mackie) The race was Mr Johnstone's practically from the start. H. H. made a good second, but Soudan was out of the running. Time 1 min. 36 secs. Pari-mutuel, $6.80. Cash sweeps, $450.45, $128.70, and $64.35. INDIVIDUAL TENT-PEGGING COMPETITION. -China ponies only to be used. Best of three runs. 3 Points for a Carry; 2 for a Draw and 1 for a Touch. The Judge has at his disposal 2 points for Pace and Style over all three runs.
Lance exercise will not count towards style. Entrance fee, $2. First Prize: a Cup presented by the Hongkong Gymkhana Club.
Mr Johnstone ... Captain Brierley Captain Twiss.
1
2
13
Only six competitors came forward but an interesting exhibition of skill followed. Mr Johnstone had 11 points to his credit, Captain Brierley 10, and Captain Twiss, 9.
overweight (Owner)
1
2
The polo match was between teams repre- senting the right and left half of the Battalion. The players were as follows:-
Right half team.- Cpl. Burke, Privates Jarvis, Southee, Stroud, Lce.-Cpl. Vincer, Privates stiff and Gibbons.
Left half team-Privates Kennings, Page, Smith Williams, Davies, MacMahon and Barrard.
The game was hotly contested from start to finish, but the Left team were no match for their opponents. A few minutes from the start Burke scored for the Right. Vincer, getting on the ball on the teams resuming play, tried a long shot and missed, but in a short time added two more goals. The result at half-time was: Right half team, 3 goals; Left half team, nil.
On resuming play the Left team took the game in hand and scored early. The Right team' followed suit a few minutes later from a penalty given by Kennings. The Right gave the Left no rest, and soon added two more goals to their credit. The Left team had one more valiant try for goal, just as the referee's whistle sounded time.
Final: Right half team, 6 goals; Left half team, 1 goal.
Quartermaster Smith,, Sergeant Major Barlow and Mr. Anderson were the judges in the sports.
!
The results of the competitions were As follows:-
THREE LENGTHS SWIMMING CONTEST-1st. Cpl. Burke, C. Coy.; 2nd, Le.-Cpl. Field, F. Coy.; 3rd, Lc.-Cpl. Bounges, C. Coy. Time, 1 min. 21 sec.
Two LENGTHS-Open to men who have learned to swim this season. 1st, Pte. Sear, C. Coy.; 2nd, Pte. Lambkin, F. Coy.; 3rd, Pte. Bougher, A. Coy. Time, 1 min. 6 sec.
DIVING COMPETITION-1st, Pte, Green, C. Coy., 2nd, Pte. Williams, C. Coy, 3rd, Pte. Smith, G. Coy.; 4th, Le.-Cpl. Davies, H. Coy.
RELAY RACE-Open to teams of 4 men per Company, each man swimming two lengths. 1st, C. Coy.; 2nd, a. Coy.; 3rd, F. Coy..
Carroll; 2nd, A. H. Claxton; 3rd, P. Remedios, At the finish of the contests Mrs. Colonel Bayard presented the prizes to the winning competitors. Mr. A. H. Carroll, of the V.R.C., won the Cup presented by the Buffs, the cup being much admired by the spectators.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION.
TWO LENGTHS-Open to Boys of the Batta- ONE AND A QUARTER MILES HANDICAP.-tion, 1st, Smith; 2nd, Redman; 3rd. Stevans..
For all China Ponies. Entrance fee, $5. First THREE LENGTHS HANDICAP-Open to mem- Prize a Cup presented by John Johnstone,bers of the Victoria Recreation Club. 1st, A. H. Esq. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Hon. Mr Gresson's Lammerton 149lbs, 7 lbs overweight (Mr Johnstone) Mr Blank's Greyback, 147 lbs
(Mr Mackie) Mr Slater's Pioneer, 136lbs (Owner) 0 Mr Brice's Toddles (late Phoenix), 147 lbs,
The quartette got away well, but Best Friend
9 lbs overweight (Owner) 3 took the lead very early and retained it till past | Mr. Seth's Tortoise 149 lbs, 14 lbs the stand, Pioneer all the while lying close behind. Entering the bend Garth successfully Mr Dryasdust's Best Friend, 161 lbs challenged, and secured a substantial lead despite the efforts of Triad who hung on to his flank. In the straight Triad gained on the leader, but could not get the winning place, Garth getting home by half a length. Time 2min. 8 1/5 secs, Pari-mutuel, $12.10. Cash sweeps, $245.70, $70.20 and $35.10. POLO SCURRY.Distance, From 2 Mile Post in. Ponies to start facing the village and turn right-handed at fall of flag. Catch weights 11.7. (All ponies entered must be bond fide polo ponies and passed as such by the Secre- tary of the Polo Club). Entrance fee, $5. First Prize: A Cup presented by the Officers of the Garrison. 2nd Prize, $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Hon. Mr. J. W. Gresson's Middlessex, 161lbs
(Mr. W. S. Dupree) 1 Mr. J. Johnstone's Blue Ruin,161lbs(Owner) Commodore H. Lyon's Swan, 161lbs (Owner) Mr H. J. Gedge's Desire, 161 lbs ...(Owner) Mr H. J. Gedge's Rufus; 170, Ibs (Gogg)
12300
J
The annual general meeting of the Hong- (Mr Dupree) 0 kong Football Association was held at the Tortoise got left at the start, but Y.M.C.A. on Thursday. Mr. Frank Browne, of the others went off in a cluster, from the Hongkong Football Club, was elected presi- which Lammerton separated. Passing the dent, and Mr. A. N. Storrie, of the Kowloon stand the first time the order was Lammer-Football Club, was elected secretary and trea- ton, Toddles, Greyback, and Best Friend" surer. with Tortoise closing up the gap. At the bushes It was decided to allow any ship entering port Greyback came up to the leader and the two ten days in which to notify the secretary that ran neck and neck. For a time the trio kept they were desirous of joining the association.' together, but near the rock Greyback had passed It was also agreed to give the members of into first place and Lammerton was now lying all local clubs permission to play against the third. In the straight a fine struggle was Camerons on their approaching visit to witnessed between Greyback and Lammerton, Hongkong. the two running neck and neck, but the Sapper F. Heigh, of the Royal Egnineers victory went to the latter. The Pari-mutuel paid F. C. proposed that, "In the case of Naval $14.50. Cash sweeps, $444.50, $126.90, $63.45. or Military teams, we, as an Associationl
try to arrange that an Annual Contribu The Java Times understands that the Hong- tion from some Common Naval Body or As- kong and Shanghai Bank has bought the sociation, and Common Military Body premises now occupied by Messrs. Rowley, Club, be paid in lien of subscriptions, as laid Davies and Co., in Kali Besar, Batavia, and down in a rule, such annual contribution to intends to rebuild the same for bank purposes. include all Naval and Military Teams who from
Page 20Page 21