RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
When the public reads the list of official changes that have taken place this week, and remembers the number of officials who are filling acting positions, they will
thrends of Iccal government so well in
ing of dissatisfaction at the number of
ataud, for instance, how Mr. Tratman can
and at the same time discharge the duties of assistant district officer for the south ern district of the New Territories. Again, knowing the difficulties of the position as head of the Police Force, bead of the Fire Brigade, and Governor of the Gaol, it is surprising that the Hon. Mr. Messer should find time to attend to his work in the Post Office. Possibly he jan't there. The gentleman who was appointed assistant Postmaster General is not doing duty there. In the circumstances it looks as if there were a lot more happen- ing in official circles than the public have
·COMPANY - MEETING,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH. 1913.
making it necessary for the Government satisfactorily arranged and its conclusion, to brzomo purchasers of silver, and during the year they bought some £5,000,000 cr that metal for coinage purposen, being The ninety-fifth ordinary half-yearly the equivalent of about Rs. 101 cruris of
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
Pong, Chun Tong, Tang Chi Ngon, G, In connection with fudia you will Sicumsen, S. R. Carlill, Ho Wing, Lo doubtless expect mo to make a brief refer Cheung Shin, A. C. Hynes, C. Pemberton,ence to the Opium question, as it is one M. Fernandez, J. M. de C. Basto, equally so to all connected with the trade. of great importance to thuit country'and Findlay Smith, T. F. Hough, W. Dunbar,
The agreement of 1011 between Great Chin Chan Saro, Wong Leung Him, A. H.
Britain and China and the manner in Barlow, Chan Kai Ming, Ellis Kadoorie, which it has been carried out by the Teang Foo, Tong Lai Chuen, J. W. C. Bonnar, J. Barton, A. Rodger, W. H. latter bave been so generally discussed Purcell, Ho Tung, Ho Fook, W. Hutton that I need not enlarge on the matter Potts, J. H. Gedge, A. E. Griffin, J. F.
more especially as the whole position is, Wright, T. W. Hornby, P. C. Potts, R. M.
we understand, the subject of diplomatic Joseph, J. H. N. Mody, D. H. Silas, negotiations, The Indian Government, however, have realized the seriousness of F. Maitland, Ho Kom Tong, F. Smythe, the situation by their action in giving
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TRAINING NOTES.
February 22nd.
to be settled between China and the awaits only the decision of the question, Governments concerned, of the engage ment of foreigners for the advisory and executive posts contemplated under the ing popularity of the annual race met- foan agreement. When this matter has ing in the immenso gathering that
at
the disposal of China for the
INTIMATIONS
There was ample evidence of the gro BRANDY IS
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HEALTHFUL
The Rich Boquet Starts the Gastric Juices Working and the
doubtless feel that it is as well that the general meeting of shareholders in the coined rupees. The total reserves of been finally settled, as I trust it will be attended the final gallops at the Race Colony has at its head & tono who has the above Company was held at the City Hall silver coin at the end of the year, includ- & sum of about £25,000,000 will be placed. Course in the early hours of this morn-
on Saturday. Mr. E. Shellim presided, ing silver in the gold standard reserve, hand, but even then there must be a fool- and there were also present: Hon. Mr. in the mint and on the way, were about reorganisation of her finances under ing The Governor was also present o
Rs. 20 crores against Rs. 20 crores on the guarantees of security and expenditure with Sir Henry May were Lady May and which have the full approval of the Miss May. From being a purely sporting C. H. Ross, Megprs F H Arm- men who are holding more than one strong, F. Lich, G. Friesland, S. H. 1st Decomber, 1911. A continuance of Governments concerned. I may mention | fixture, the regular training mornings: "billet. It seems difficult to under- Dodwell, J. A. Plummer, H. A. Siebs, withdrawals on anything like the scale of that the British representation in the are being invested with many mornings C. S. Gobbny, G. B. Laurenz, W. L. last year will probably lead to further exple Group has recently been extend tures of friendly social gatherings to ed by the association with ourselves of the garded, therefore, from this point of view act as Head of the Sanitary Department Pattenden (directors); N. J. Stabb (chic purchases of silver by the Indian Govern great issuing houses of Messrs. Baring alone, there is much to commend in the
manager), G. T. M. Edkins, Yung Iinment..
Bros, & Co. and Messrs. J. Henry painstaking efforts of the Clerk of the Schroder & Co, our London Bankers. Cours (Mr. T. F. Hough) to make the The London County and Westminster annual race carnival the conspicuous Bank and Farr's Bank, with whom we accres it has now been for the past forty have been closely allied in the issue of odd years in Hongkong Japanese loans.
For the past few days, the overhanging In conclusion, gentlemen, I should like fertunately not come down to mer the clouds have threatened rains which have to endorse the confidence expressed by my pleasure of the bi-weekly gatherings on predecessor in the chair a year ago with the Grand Stand and enclosure, regard to the future of China. I think crowd this morning was both large and we may safely trust to China's industrious enthusiastic, and the performances of the population and great natural resources numerous ponics were watched with the Troubles and difficulties inevitably follow those present who, at the conclusion of as a sufficient guarantee of prosperity.telligent appreciation by a good few of great political changes and it may be the gallops, began exchanging comparn some time yet before the machinery of tire notes. but that will come, and with it the strong finish Fijian Chief is regarded as warm effects starts peristalsis and Government is in proper working order, For his easy graceful movements and development and reform for which there the probable winner of the Darby, and if seems to be a really genuine desire. The Mr. J Johnstone rides him, in the event aid present Chinese Government has already of neither of Mr. John Peel's candidates. digestion. TRY GEO. given reassuring indications of its deter arting, the Chief's chances will be after three months, the sale of certificated mination to introduce thorough reformis enormously increased. He did a mile to SAYER'S BRANDIES. opium for the China market, and by into its financial administration, and I
day in 2.13, last quarter 303-5, with
shoes imposing a high upset price on opium to feet sure all will unite with me in the against the twin of Sir Paul's stable, be sold at the three auctions before sales sincere hope that the wise application of who, it is, believed, rau with shoes off this morning. Sir William's time for 1 miles all money obtained will result in a Cease. While fully sympathising with restoration of credit and confidence, and Sultan's was 2.52, last quarter 30 4-5. was 2.45 1-6, Jast quarter. 304-5. Sweet China in her efforts to suppress opium an increase of commercial and industrial Sir Bedivere appeared on the course with smoking, the fact should not be lost sight nations interested in Far Eastered all bound forelegs and it is gossiped that trade, he has a muscular shoulder. The know- of that a certain period was arranged by Before moving the adoption of the repert ing ones predict that this high-priced China in which to attain that object, and accounts as presented I shall be raser will take a lot of beating and ond therefore those who entered into com pleased to answer any questions you may should not be surprised if Mr. David claims the judge's verdict when the race mitments on the good faith of the agro- nut to the chair.
for the Derby shall have been run on ment being effective have reasonable cause
Tuesday. Mr. Moller on Sunlight showed for complaint at the present situation.
that the pony with the name of Lever $5,031,439.48,I cannot but feel that so equitable
fame is not to be despised; the pony's which it is proposed to distribute as arrangement will be arrived at whereby Mr. G. T. M. EDzING-Gentlemen,-Igallop of 11. miles in 2.47 9-5, last quar- follows:-Dividend £2 per share; bonus an outlet may be found for present stocks, rise with much pleasure in support of the tor 304-5, ranks him with the probables in addition to the dividend /- per share, which, on the basis of past years, only report and accounts as presented to us. Jambolini's rise to fame during the for the blue ribbon of the meeting. 200,000 added to the silver reserve fund recent about nine months' consumption feel that I shall be voicing your opinion amon's rise
in China. It would hardly seem just that when
has been somewhat and $200,000 written off Bank premises those who purchased opium from the satisfactory and that we congratulate all say that these are eminently. Aftor making these appropria- Ind'an Government on the strength of the concerned
On the excellent results agreement being ineffective.
yet learned.
.
While I am in this critical mood, IG. C. Moxon, J. Johnstone, W. C. Dnotice of their intention to discontinue,
may be allowed, perhaps, to refer to the educational experiment which is to be tried at Kowloon, where a school for British boys over, 13 is to be opened under the care of European master. Probably the Education Department have had this plan in view for some time, but the eircular giving notice of it was only
issued last week and doubtless it is ox
Turner, G. E. Towns, A. P. Pumfrett.
The notion convening the meeting was read.
THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. The CHAIRMAN said Gentlemen, The report and statement of accounts for tho half-year having been in your hands for some days, I shall, with your perraission, take them as read. I think the Egures pected that the matshed for the school speak for themselves and will be regarded will be ready in a day or two. In these by you as satisfactory. The net profit, for circumstances how can the department ex- the six months, including $1,080,288.64 pect parents to fall in with their plan if | brought forward from the previous they give such short notice? Moreover, it half-year, is not stated for how long the experiment will be conducted if it be not successful, and parents who have and trouble in getting their boys into other schools will hesitate to withdraw their sons from these schools when they have no guarantee how long the proposed school will be con. tinued.
account.
amounts
1
There being no questions,
The CHAIRMAN-I propose the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, as presented.
It looks, as if the Department / tions there is a balance of $2,011,410.35 to agreement should suffer through that achieved. I think there is special exuso hopes of showing what his mount is
were determined to make a failure of their own experiment.
The Clock Tower, like Governments, is never free from criticism. Unkind things are said periodically about the useless edifice" and the "block to the traffic," as
be carried forward to the new profit and loss account, being some $50,000 more than the amount brought in from the last account. I trust this distribution, which your directors recommend, will meet with your approval. (Applause.) There are
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meteoric and is now on the evanescent stage; although those who can claim to know speak of his rider indulging in high FOR THE RACES. capable of accomplishing; these hopes are fostered with the prospect of rain and a heavy course.
well as more stinging remarks when the only two items in the accounts to which standing and show satisfactory margins instance, the commercial and monetary ing. Durbar Chief is a sure starter in
works are out of order and the clock is
not on duty. A correspondent to the Daily Press has been suggesting that ag Kowloon is to have a clock tower and clock Hongkong should no longer be denied. The need for a clock is as groat
as ever, and now that there aro sugges- tions that the Colony is not so badly off
I shall refer. The first, sterling reserve fund investments, has undergone a slight change, Advantage was taken of a favourable opportunity to sell our 1935 exchequer bonds and purchase those of a now issue maturing in 1930. In place of the £270,000 of the former, which stood in the books at 98, we now hold £285,000 at 93. This Was effected at
the transaction was
on_present quotations.
I shall not on this occasion refer in detail to all the countries where the Bank is cetablished: Reports show they have participated in the general trade activity an advices from all places point to favourable conditions for the present year. I am pleased to say that in Sism and Cochin-China, where rice harvests have been very indifferent for the past few years, full crops ure practically assured this season.
As regards Hongkong and South China,
as it has been the question might very 1930 exchequers standing small trade proved far better than the outlook£270,000 to £265,000 of honda: It appears win
well be considered again. I mean, of course, that the site on the Post Office building be kept in mind for such a pus pose. I am not quite so iconoclastic se the correspondent mentioned, for, I think wo might have a public clock in a con- spicuous place and retain our old land- mark in Pedder Street.
Sir
Sir
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303-54
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2.17-2-5, last quarter 31. Revenue (Seth), 1Įm, -, 373-5, 1.19,
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for congratulation that the Bank's pro- So far as this Bank is concerned it, ingress is steadily maintained in view of common with other Eastern Exchange the abnormal conditions prevailing in the this business, as it has been since its no definito statement on the point I sur kas gained much in form and speed with Banks, is interested in the financing of Far East. Although the Chairman makes Among the old ponies Perpetual Motion. foundation, but our present interest is mise the management and staff have had the arrival of Mr. Johnstone; the public not unduly large under the circumstances complicated conditions to contend with in will be disappointed if this pony does not and the advanoes are to firms of good the conduct of the six months' working, for secure one win at least during the meet- conditions in China and the delicate and the Victoria Stakes, when he will be placed important loan negotiations, and I wel wider the guidance of that successful come the announcement of the Board, as rider, Mr. Dalgarno, who will have to I am sure you will, that they have voted settle the issue with the redoubtable a bonus to the staff in appreciation of Earford among other crack ponies. Fav their services. The Chairman has placed onius is also a poay to be reckoned with before us clearly and in a very interesting whenever he starts; he is in fine fettle ZEISS speech the outstanding features of the 1st at present, Both Capt. Hope's: past six months, and has predicted favourites Cleric and Capollo-ar encouraging prospects for the current excellent trim, although the former has yoor. There has been an important
the habit of running rathor crratic.
Of the abs. transaction in connection with the Bank's }
the following may be
exchange
reserves, resulting in reinvestment of grouped as a class apart, all the rest cen
bo ignored so far as their chances of a 16 Power profit, so
Donald go-Pyramids,
Dhu, very at the beginning of the year led as to that commendable foresight has here Violini, Ben Trovato, Larkspur,
Puck 12 suitable in every way. We did not con- expect. The Canton silk crop did not been employed in anticipating the falling row, The Burglar and Taffy. Sir Wm. sider there was any occasion to write and the trade was handicapped by the war favourable moment to an extended date. Eul nursing and he should secure for His perhaps como quite up to anticipations in of securities and replacing them at a Rees Davies pony has the bonent of care down Consols at the end of the year in the Balkans, but I believe, taking it We are told that the Bank's business Honour at least one popular win. Although the price has since dropped to all round, merchants have not done badly. premises in various parts of the world The times of the ponies clocked this
Import business, assisted by a favourable have now mounted up to over 5 millions morning are as follows: 74 7-18 I hope the decline is only tem- exchange, has been fairly prosperous not of dollars in value and that this will be
DERBY GRIFFINS. Taking up an old copy of The China porary and that there will be no necessity withstanding the disturbed state of the further increased. This involves placing Sunlight (Moller), lim., 35.3, Magazine I was interested to find "an in-
to write this stock down below our present neighbouring Provinces, Local industries out a very large sum, but we are assured 1.483-5, 2.16 3-6, 2.472-6, last quarter
30 4-5. stantaneous photograph of other book value of 75. The other account is appear to be in a healthy condition and that mareful consideration is given to all Valley taken on the third day of the Race:
have been attracting money from bond fide expenditure, and I have no doubt that the Balivere (David), Im, 1.08 3-5, This reminds me that to-day Bank premises, off which we recommend investors always a welcome sign of con- policy the Bank has adopted in this in 1888.
1.40 9-5, 2,13, last quarter 3 3-5. the sixty-eighth annual race meeting writing 82 lacs. The account stands at fidence in the future. In the Yangtze connection will be thoroughly justified. Beaumaris (David), 1m., 382-6, 1.14, commences. This old photograph shows the grand stand and a couple of matsheds $5,360,000, the increase being due to pay excellent crops and favourable conditions as recommended
Valley and the Northern Provinces, With steady writing down of the premises Sir Acalon (David), Im., last im., 34,
1.40, 2.17, last quarter 31 one on either side of the grand stand-ment for our London site, an instalment in the foreign markets made the period account is a sound asset and, I take it, Alvand (Dalgarno), Im., 35, 1.09, 1.43,
the item premises
~1.06-3-5, 1.37 3-6, last quarter 31 and a crowd of people, with a few tents-
account for the new building in Bombay, under review a very satisfactory one, in practically a revenue producing invest
2.16 3-5, last quarter 323-5.. scattered bere and there on the grass extension to our Yokohama offices, cost spite of the political unrest and conse- ment inasmuch as rent is saved. The Fijian Chief (Johnstone), 10., 344-b, beyond the rails. The popularity of the race meeting has increased with the of a site in Kuala Lumpur, on which it ions of imports at the Treaty ports, in course of erection or extension in bank- quent monetary difficulties. The accumula information given us of branch premises growth of the city, and an "instantaneous is proposed to build our own offices, and which necessarily took place during the ing and commercial centres in widely photograph" of the Happy Valley on a race day in the year 1913 would afford & to the purchase, on favourable terms, of serious disturbances in 1911, have, wing separate parts of the world evidences the very interesting contrast to the photo the lot adjoining our property in
to the rise in exchange and advance in expanding business and enterprise of the graph before me as I write. In essential features the meeting retains all its old Hankow, which it was considered advis the price of cotton and other foreign Bank, and it is satisfactory to know that commodities, gose into consumption freely from alt places in various countries time characteristics, Borial tiffing " are able to acquire iu view of probable exten- on profitable terms, and I think the favourable reports have been received with still the order of the day, the Fairy Queen, who gives away the Ladies' Parso,
aion there in the near future. The new position as regards imports may be con- good prospects for the present year. This still appears, and Philomel with Melody building in London has yet to be paid for,sidered sound. With regard to exports, you will agree is a very pleasing the enquiry for most of the staple articles announcement. There is one other point is still represented by the Fand of the bad there is also expenditure in other continued unabated notwithstanding the of outstanding interest, the all important Onoty-onoth.
To-day this old writer's places, su our Bank premises account will higher exchange, so it is evident that there matter of the loan negotiations at Peking. words remain is true as ever, that be still further increased; as time goes is a steadily increasing demand for We have all followed with deep interest "it is only in Happy Valleys, if indeed beneath the moon there be other such, that on the policy of writing down this account given settled conditions, the further the Bank is so largely concerned. We Chinese produce in foreign markets, and, the progress of these negotiations in which we can see Horse Races without an excess of horsiness and of sporting man. We should be adhered to. I may mention development of China's trade can be con- must all be glad to learn from the Chair- know the owners of the quadrupeds, we that very careful consideration is given to fidently looked for. In this connection I man that the terms of a final agreement. know their riders, we are tolerably safe all expenditure in connection with pro cannot do better than quote the following have at last been arranged, and that inal from pickpockets and unbeguiled by mises, but past experiencs has shown us Ilbert & Co., Shanghai, which I think sions. This being so, we must trust to the
from a recent market report of Messrs. settlement now rests on diplomatic deci Thimblerig
the wisdom of anticipating requirements aptly describes the situation This resources of diplomacy to find the means Sir Henry May in the interesting and also of possessing our own buildings extraordinary vitality of trade which the of early settlement of the outstanding Notes on Pony nad Horse Racing, in
country can show after a period of so difficulties and hieu expedient.
ultimate satisfactory Hongkong, which he wrote a few years
great political and monetary stress as agreement between China and the Powers ago, mentions one or two interesting facts
that through which it has passed augura concerned. Given this solution in the which are worth recalling. One is that
well for the future development of com- near future, there is every indication, from ever since the first meeting in Hongkong in 1845 the riders of horses and ponies
the principles of reform and progress before us, of our seeing markedly pros- merce in China, even if only a moiety of all that the Chairman bas, so lucidly bot in Hongkong have all been amateurs. At
which are mooted ever become genulay perous trading times ahead, embracing Capello (Boy), Im,, 34, 1.07, 1.38, last no time have professional jockeys been
established." permitted to ride. To this circumstance
extended developmnt of the resources of referred to the loan negotiations people and incidentally of all trading Ben Trovato (Johnstone), m., 352-5, When addressing you in August last, China, for the undoubted benefit of hor and to the thoroughly sporting spirit in which racing has been conducted. Sir
between the Sextuple Group and the with her Gentlemen, with these com- Henry added, is no doubt due the fact
Chinese Government, which were at that monts I beg to second the resolution that that only once in the history of racing
time suspended owing to the difficulty the report and accounts as presented be in Hongkong has a charge for dishonest riding been made against a rider at these
found by the latter in agreeing to can- duly pascot accounts as present meetings. That is a very fine record for
ditions of security and expenditure con- During the past year trade throughout sidered indispensable by the Groups and years.
May it long continue to be the world has been very astive with their Governments but opposed by the maintained.. Another interesting fact gleaned from these Netes is that Bir consequent good demand for money and sentiment of an influential section of the Paul Chater has attended every annual we have found ample opportunity for the Chinese public. Shortly afterwards the race meeting in Hongkong since 1800.
Chinese Government concluded a loan This year's meeting will therefore maka employment of our resources. Indian
with other partion, under conditions which his 48th a record which probably no one trade continues in a highly, flourishing dispensed with the guarantees demanded elso in the Colony can beat.
condition and the country is attracting by the firoups and in circumstances with such large quantities of gold-that it is made you familiar The subsequent which the discussions in the Freas have evident India is becoming a factor of ever resumption of negotiations between the increasing importance in the gold markets Groups and Chine and a frank discussion of the world, India was also an itapert of mutual difficulties have, I am happy ant factor in the silver market, the heavy to believe, led to the removal of much withdrawals of rupees from the Treasuries terms of a final agreement have now been misunderstanding on both sides. The
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One advantage in having the Baces so late this year is that the period of being stoney broke is very short. The end of the month is sufficiently near to enable those who hope on to have their pocket books replenished for the Off Day.
RODERICK RANDOM,
Before dealing with other matters, I would mention that your directors felt justified in recognising the able manner in which the Bank's affairs have been co ducted, by voting a bonus of 10 per cent to the staff on their salaries for the past year. You are well served by a loyal and capable staff, and your directora el assured their action will receive your unanimous approval. (Applause.),
The motion was carried ungnimously. ment of Mr. S. B. Dodwell and Mr. J. A. Mr. Eovez proposed that the appoint Plummer as directors be confirmed and that Mr. G. Friesland, Mr. B. A. Sighs and Mr. C. S. Gubbay be re-elected directors.
And the
1.471-5, 2-18-2-5, last quarter 32.1-5. Sweet William (Burkill), 11⁄2m., 35, 1.09, 1.42 3-5 9.14-2-3, 2.15 1-5, last quarter 30 4-5%
Sweet Sultan (Burkill), 1, 35, 1.13, 148 3-5, 2.21 1-5, 2.62, last quarter Sweet Pea (Burkill), 1m., 35, 1.07 3-5, 1.40,
30 4-5
Jambolini (Dalgarno). Im., 314-5, 1.08,
2.12 2-5, last quarter:322-5,
1.4035, 2193-6, last quarter 32.
OLD PONIES.
Favonius (David), Ini..
-312-3, Mayfair (Johnstone), m., 35, 1.094-5,
1.07 4-3, 1.39 4-5, last quarter 31 4-5. 1.44 1-3, 2.15 2-5, last quarter 31 1-5. Sandringham (Burkill), 1m, 34 4-5, 1.09,
1.45 2.182-5, 2,50, last quarter 31 3-5 Cleric (Boy), m.,
1.39. 2.11 -5, last quarter 32 4-5. Diabolini (Dalgarno), m., 38 2-5, 3.16 1-5, Perpetual Motion (Johnstone), li,
1.50, last quarter 334-5
35, 1.06 4-5, last quarter 31 4-5.
quarter 31.
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS,
Donald Dhu (Johnstone), im, 36, 1.11,
1.11 1-5, t.424-6, last quarter 311-5...
142, last quarter. 32.
Pyramids (Höller). 1}m, 413-6; 1.21 1-5,
1.67 4-5, 2.33, 3.06, last quarter 33. Ambition (Boy), m., 351-5, 1.07 2-5, 1.41,
last quarter 333-5,
Violini (Dalgarno), m, 41, 1.15, 147, Larkspur (Burkill), n. 38 2-5 1.17,
last quarter 32
1.81.2-5 2.21, last quarter 32 26. Second Thoughts (Gresson), im,, 37 2-5,
1.103-5.1.143-5, last quarter 31 Lump (Muller) 14m. 384-5, 1.15 2-5, 1.633-5, 2.303-5, 3.01 3-5, last quarter 31.
Mr. W. DUSUAR seconded, motion was unanimously agreed in, seconded by Mr. H. J. GEDGE, Mr. W On the motion of Mr. J. Barrow, Hutton Potty and Mr. W. C. Bonnar were re-elected auditors for the year.
Puckrow (David) im. 354-5, 1.09 4-5, The CHAIRME-That is all the business,
1.45, 2.18 2-5, last quarter 332-5 pentieren. I thank you for your atten: Silver (Boy), m, 34, 1.08, 1.123-5, last
ready on Monday. dance
The dividend warrants will be Gold (Boy): Im., 353-5, 1.00.4-5 1.43 1-5,
gaurter 34 3-5.
2.18, fast quarter 31 45.
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