RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
why
my
I expected to see the columns of the D.P. for the rest of the week fall of letters. It is gratifying to notice in the north from indignant ladies sinnging “Cito- that many Germans have dissociated
yenne?? for trying to organish loçnli themselves from the disgusting exhibi-strike against Dame Fashion's decree. tions of barbarity shown by many of their number over the sinking of the But lo! not a single protest appeared, Zauritania," involving the cold-blooded though I have some reason to know that the proposal ad) by "Cito- murder of hundreds of non-embatants of many nationalities. I notice that theyenne" failed to commud unanimous Indeed, two little notes German Consal-General at Shanghai, inapproval.
their
into a letter to the Chairman of Municipal have found
"Amongst Ger- Post-box expressing disapproval and Council recently said:
of such trusting that I will have something to known nothing is rejuicings."
Many readers who will wel- say on the advantages of wide skirts." come this assurance regarding the Ger- Now I confess I should blush to attempt task without expert help; but maus of Shanghai would be glad if it the were possible to give such assurances, as against "Citoyenne's" defence of the
Canton and "hobble skirt " 4 having been regarding Germans in
relief (especially in. a hot climate) Maaila.
since it freed the wearer frein the ham pering weight of unnecessary cloth," I may quote the advantages of the wide skirt as they have been supplied to me and I am afraid I must leave the subject at that. Here they are:
TOAUS
With the approach of the suMHET months and those evenings which compel u by their drowsy and langorons nature, to go breeze hunting, an old highway grievance has again mude itself
apparat
Now, there are few things more exhilirating to the atmospherically depressed than a joyride, but the fact that one can indulge in these little luxuries by no means carries with it ownership of all the highway, for should it lead one to be irresponsible regarding the limbs of people who prefer to go breen-busting on foot. Of course there, at joy riders and joy riders, and I am writing for the beneft of the trespon sibles who see red" and have no thunght of anyone else;
The wide skirt has for the Hongkong lady these among other, advantages over the
Eobblo skipti.--.
(1).She can enter a Tramcar with ease, (2)She can step into a launch without
Fear of falling between the pior-steps, and the launch, (3)-ho cán cross over the nullalts of the Hongkong street, and no longer be forced to stop luf» them. (4). She can drive off from the tee with- out appearing ridiculous to the
Above all I am asked to remind
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1913.
YMKHANA CLUB HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
THE SECOND MEETING.
FATOSH. F. Sir. F. H. May K.C.M.G., H.E. Vice Admiral Sir T. H. M. Jerran, R.N K.C.B., H.E. Major-General F. H. Kelly, C.B., and Commodore R. H. Anstruther, R.N., C.M.G.
COMMITTEE:-The Stewards of the Hong kong Jockey Club (Ex-Officio), the Hon Mr. D. Landale, Mr. D. M. Rose, Mr. H. P. White, Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, and Mr. H. J Gedge. JUDGE Mr. H. P. White, HANDICAPPER-Mr. D. M. Russ. CLERK OF THE SALES-Mr. A. Charlton, STARTER:-Mr. Paul M. Hodgson. TIME-KEEPER-Mr. M. S. Sassoon.
There was not a very large attendance at the second meeting of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club this season, and the racing failed to arouse enthusiasm.
of the age and hot to the front, Knoll had a big advantage from the
Ho cleverly turned his mount round the post and led comfortably hack to home,! winning by three lengths from Fluke.
Pari-mutuel. Winner 89.00
Cash Sweeps.
Ticket No.
-100, 241.40 23
149.40 70.20
6.40
1、
10.80
*3, 75,
FROM THE TWO MILE POST ONES ROUND AND IN-For subscription griffins of any
ECASON.
Mrs. Becton's Kukri, 15216
(Mr. Setli)4 Mr. David Landale's Soldier, Th
(Mr. Boyd) 2 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Baroda Chief. Mr. Shellim's Lucky Gem, 155lb
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD&Co.
1531h (fr. Gegg)T
140lb
(Mr. Kuoll) 0 Mr. Sedgwick's Winning Hazard,
(Mr. Sedgwick) 0 Mr. Brutton's Tharleston, 140lb
(Mr. Forbes) 0 very much Kukri burst away from an excellent The Gymkhana Cup race start, and maintained his advantage ail was really the only enlivening feature of the way, winning in a canter by four a very dull afternoon. There was a most lengths from Soldier. There was a fino exciting finish in this race, the three race into the home straight, where placed ponies engaging in a fierce contest Soldier appeared to be overhauling the from the distance post, and passing the leader. The latter's canffenge, however, winning-post with but a head between was easily stalled off by Seth's mount, euch. The win of Aldwych obviously gave while Soldier in turn was almost beaten pleasure. Owing to the cancellation of for second place by the Chief, which the three furlong mule race, to be ridden showed a remarkable turn of speed war- by representatives of Indian troops, there ing home. were only six events.
The Band of the 74th Punjabis played selections of music during the afternoon.
Details
To these would 90% Citoyenne" that when she advises the ponies that have not won s race a ufficial
share
at once: "If you really have no respect. for your own necks, well, break them and be satisfied, but do not be so nggrisiye do those who have no wish at all in a hig smash. If you do want a grand smash have it, but oake it purely u personal affair; do not take an unfair advantage of the fact that Robert on point drty makes due allowances for people who are still roaming after the magic midnight hour." In a London paper the other day was noted the retirement of a P.C. who was a real terror to fast motorists; ko had made himsel famous by securing 2,000 cars.
Similar oppoř- | tunities are waiting a vigilant P.C. in: this Colony.
The opening of the bathing season at
women not to spend on what she calls | 'smart_discomfort," she overlooks the fact that if her suggestion were generally acted upon
It would cause a terrible amount of distress among dressmakers, not to mention the operatives employed
in the manufacture of dress materials. RODERICK RANDOM.
TRADING WITH THE ENEMY Mr. Cedrio C. Boyd's Corporation,
IN JAPAN.
15216
THREE-QUARTER MILE RACE -For--China
meetings, off days, or gymkhanas since January 1st, 1914. Mr. Book's Wild Cat, 155lb Mr. F. A Gee's Alverstoke (late
(Mr. Forbes). 1 Welsh Chief), 15216-
(Mr. Sedgwick) 2
(Mr. Bishop) Mr. W. B. Hind's Beattock, 147b Sir Paul's Duko Dahlia, 13011
(Mr. Gogg) e Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Baroda. Chief,
Insib.............. (Mr. Knoll) e
(Mr. Boyd) Baroda Chief and Duke Dahlia ran away from a false start, and in the race proper wero absolutely left. Alvorstoke A general meeting of the Budget Cum held the lead nour the rock, where the mitte of the Japanese House of Repre-field came along in procession. Into the sentatives was held on the 28th ult., Mr. home straight Beattock made a splendid Kataoka, chairman of the Committee, spurt, and strongly challenged the leader presiding.
These two ponice were running almost together when Wild Cat shot across and by two finished a comfortable winner lengths from Alverstoke. Time, min. 39 1/3secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner 879.50 A 18.50
DISCUSSED BY THE BUDGET.
COMMITTEE.
i
North Point drew quite a large crowd,
After various questions relating to and I understand that the moonlight military, financial and other affairs had
been answered. bathing commences this week. Moonlight Mr. Sasaki, of the Kokuminto, asked bathing, when "da moon am shinin." is as to the object of the declaration of war something to look forward to in our freagainst Germany, and the number of British troops participating in the opera- and liquid summer climate; there are
tions at Tsingtao. many of us who would willingly exchange. places, just for the summer months, with those torcises in the Gardens who, with only their noses showing above the water. are apt to make one feel aggressively envious at their undisturbed immunit from the heat and all its accompanying annoyances. Moonlight bathing does give one an opportunity of at least imitating the tortoise in his ideal summer existence, and, if for that reason alone, the arrangements made by the Tramway Co., are very welcome and should be well supported. What is more idyllic than to be playing about in moon-silvered water, or to swim gently along to the rhythm of music?. And this can be done at North Point.
$;
2
Cash Sweepa.
Ticket No.
20.00
16.00
2, 08. 3, 25,
Time, min. 27400s. Pari-mutnel. Winner $10.20
1, 8.00
Cash Sweeps. :
Ticket No..
J. 120, $500.70
·160
50:18 32
(ESTABLISHED 1830).
FROM
(TELEPHONE 1741);
HIGH-CLASS
BRIAR PIPES
10
B
A C
10
2q ffa1fl- D
14.70
ONE AND A QUARTER MILE RACE-For all China ponies. Mr. Moonraker's Mayboy, 15alb
(Mr. Kooli) 1. Mr. Nemazee's Shabrang, 157lb
TRENERU (Mr. Sedgwick) 2 Sir Paul's Duke Dahlin, 152lb
(Mr. Gegg) Mr. David Landale's Tinker, 150lb
(Mr. Boyd) 0 Mr. Blank's Wild Cat, 149lb
(Mr. Forbes) 0
..*_
The
At the fall of the flag, Shabrang-strode powerfully away, and held a big advant- age for a considerable distance. leader moderated his pace somewhat, and the remainder of the field gradually came up. Coming up the incline Duke Dahlia raced in partnership with Shabrang, and these two ponies came along together into the home straight, and it seemed as if the result rested between them, suddenly appeared, however, and, cross- ing from the outside to the inside course, completely left the remainder of the field. and won by a clear six lengths. Maybey's Two finish was remarkably strong, lengths divided Shabrang from Sir. Paul's $308.70 pony.
88,20 44.10
In reply Baron Kato, the Foreign. Minister, stated that as had been repeated. ly explained, Japan declared war against
LADIES NOMINATION.-Tent l'egging. Germany in accordance with the provi sions of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance
Mrs. Wakeman) This was why she co-operated with Great Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton (Nominated by Britain in the operations at Tsingtae Mr. Kooll ......................................... (Mrs. Shellim) As to the disposal of Tsingtao, therefore, Lieut. A. W. Forbes, IN Japan must confer with Great Britain.
Miss Lammert) 3 Lieut-Gineral Oka, Minister of War, Mr. CC Boyd ......(Mrs. Landale) G replied that the number of Japanese L. P. Goldrey (Mfrs Currie) troops participating in the investroent of Capt. Thomson (Miss Hastings) 0 Tsingtao was 20,000, while the British Capt. Hattersley Smith Ja
(Miss Wilkinson) troopa numbered 1,000. N
(Mrs. Lawder) R.N. (Miss Liebert) (Mrs. Forsyth) Cash Sweepa.
Ticket No.
Mr. Sasaki prceceded to ask what were the views of the Government as to the British proposal to prevent trading with enemy subjects in China,
Mr. Kono, Minister of Agriculture and Commeres, replied that the question was now under consideration-Japan Gazette.
THE LAW OF INTERNMENT.
Major Lawder Lieut. Wyndham-Quin, Mr. C. H. Blason Pari-mutuel.: Winner $29.00 1, 13.70.
17.00
ä
[ 12.30
1, 78,
2, €2,
Time, 2min. 49 1/5ren. Pari-mutuel.
Winner 811.50
1,
7.70
2,
8.30
Knoll
Cash Sweeps.
Ticket No.
184,9 197, 24,
$715.03 204.30 102.15
Q.
TRADE OF HONGKONG. QUIET TIME CONTINUES.
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The following statistics have been taken from the fortnightly price current and market report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerc
OPIUM,
$444.16
The stocks on June 3rd were 468 Patna," 123.903 3. 114,
63.45 250 Benares, 544) Malwa and 164 Persian GYMKHANA STARES:-Value $200. One and Turkish
Catch For all China ponies. mile.
the
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A render who agreed thoroughly with
People are also puzzling over the differ "Lannesu's" idea of a Colony beautifulent interpretations which: the Dutch, weights at 10st alb. Winners of an open and 39 Persian and Turkish. In ancer-| is delighted at the fact that the supply Spanish, and American authorities ap
TROG or open griffin race or ponies that tified Bengal opium the balance of stocks on June 3rd was 175 Patna and 53 Nine chests of Patna and 28 Benares. of Bauhinia Blakeund-or Baukania pear to make of the law of internment. have won the aggregate prize in Fariegata-I have fallen foul of a jealous When a portion of our Naval Division, Gymkhana Stakes in any season 5lb extra of Benares were boiled by Government
retreating from Antwerp, unwillingly Non-winning subscription griffins allowed monopoly. There were no exportations. UNDER EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN SUPERVISION, AT REASONABLE In the Bengal market no business trans- old botanist this last week-in Statue trespassed on Dutch territory, they were 5lb. Square has been increased with due regard required to give up their arms and be Sir Paul's Aldwych, 140lb... (Mr. Gegg) 1pired from frst hands and quotations are anabanged: -Patna, New 80,325, Old (Mr. Sedgwick)
Benares, New, $9,200, V. Old 89,100. to effect. The same reader adds, how confined as prisoners-until the end of the Horsford's Mascotte, 146lb
War At the Canaries, however, the
89,050. Old 88,925, V. Old 88,826. Malwa ever, and I heartily agreed with him, that Macedonia and at San Juan the Oden Moonraker's Maybey, 1461h
(Mr. Knoll) 3 market Has continued very quiet. Values aro unaltered as follows:-New to Statue Square needs more than this.wald were able to get away, although in
(Mr. Boyd) 3 year drug 80,300. Older, 80,400. Personally, I am no believer in expondi- the latter case the ship was stopped be Mr. David Landale's Tinker, 149lb
tore the attempt succeeded. When, too,
EXPORTS. taire on marble or ronze statues, but the crews of the Bitel Friedrich and Dr. Forsyth's Lorenzo, 1431b
(Mr. Forbes) 0
There is no denaud for Feathers, and when these have been erected they should ronprinz Wilhelm became interned in
Mascotte led the way from a very good be taken care of and preserved from an American port, they seem to be escap-
The condition of Ginger is unchanged, insults, at least. What happens to the ing all confinement, and there is sp. start, and showed the way first past the the prices are declining in consequence:
parently no obstacle placed by the United group of statuary of the Royal family States Government in the way of their post on the outside. Tinker and and there is nothing doing in Galangal in Statue Square? Any old coolie seeris returning to Germany by passenger ships Mascotte ran almost in partnership by the or Cassin Oil. There is also no business Human hair is quoted at Wood Oil, At the price per picul fo.b. Hongkong. to possess the privilege of utilising the to resume warlike proceedings. The rea Bowrington Gate, first one and then the in Star Aniseed Oil, Star Aniseed nor in
sen given by the captain of the Kronprint other holding the advantage. pedestal of the statues of King George Wilhelm for suffering interament will dis-
Cassia or Gall Nuts. and then he may seek to escape with his vessel so long as his crew are at liberty. field being in a cluster. It was anybody's Dr. Oppenheim (International Law, II.,
race in the home straight. page 422) says:—
came along practically abreast, and there Asylum can be abused by repairing a belligerent man-of-war which has become was a brilliant finish, there being but
head between the three leading competi unseaworthy, Although small repairs are
tora. Aldwych crossed the line first as allowed, a neutral would violate his dots the result of a game effort. of impartiality by allowing such repairs as
Time, 2min, 192/5secs. would make good the unseaworthiness of a
Pari-mutuel, Cash Sweeps. During the belligerent man-of-war.
Ticket No. Russo-Japanese War this was generally re- Winner 828.20
1, pognized, and the Russian men-of-war Askold and Gromoboi în Shanghai, the Diana in Saigon, and the Lena in Ban Francisco had therefore to be disarmed
۱۳
in
AT PRICES WHICH COMPARE FAVOURABLY WITH THOSE OF ANY
Queen Mary for purpose wholly appear when his men regain their health, village Mascotte, still hotly challenged, Nothing is doing in Quicksilver, Saigon OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FAX FAST,
obnoxious to those of us who are loyal even towards images made with hands. Medicine men string their orange peel lines from statue to railings, the bases of the statues are looked upon as most convenient places on which to deposit odd garments which have reached the rubbish-beap stage, and as lounges for fired and sleepy coolies-and certain constables have looked on as if nothing untoward was happening.
couragzon
One day last week a Citoyenne" wrote to the D.P. an Appeal to Englishwomen in which she expressed the sentiments of many a fond but timid husband on the subject of feminine fashion in dress. We women," confess ed the brave Citoyenne, regard the changing fashion as a kind of gay which makes our clothing all the more interest ing" That is just what we men "think. It is quite refreshing to be told that women regard it in this light, Most of them manage to disguise their thoughts
very well.
was a length ahead, the remainder of the
18.50
1,
172
0.50 9,
2, 93, 3, 148,
The ponies
2567
162
81
a
IMPORTS.
There is no improvement in the Cotton
ESTIMATES—FURNISHED.
HONGKONG.
辊新外中港香
dans ma actual business portants to be 10a, DES VŒUX ROAD. done on small scale: prices further receded about $1 to $2 per bale, more particularly for the higher counts, Quotations are:-No. 10s at 875-8102 No
at 19%
$83-298. No. 103
at 891-8126. DRIVEN TO DEATH at 895-$114. No. 209
Sales 5,000 bales by the unbearable torments of Neuralgia Arrivals 5,000 balea. Shipments 200. Unseld stock 45,000 bales piercing, torturing, nerve destroying
Unfortunately Bargains 10,000 bales,
Don't let Neuralgia drive you to death, there is again no business to report in pains that rob life of all its pleasures. Woollens. In Metals a further advanca Don't let it make life miserable, intoler in prices has been advised from home able. Just use LITTLE'S ORIENTAL been BALM and get the speedy, sure relief Very little now business has
POLO POXY SCURRY-500 yards round and detained. The crews of these vessels post and in. For bona-fida trained polo had likewise to be detained for the time of ponies, to be ridden by playing members reported. Cuttings have been done at that this great remedy provides.
of the Hongkong Polo Club.
the war,
It might be politely suggested, say's tby Mr. Gilpin's Sir Galahad, 169b Naval Correspondent of The Times, that
the most effective way of making tempor- Mr. A. W. Forbes Fluke, 185lb arily harmless an interned ship is to re-
It
equivalent of about 1317. cit. Hongkong; quiets the quivering, pain-racked nerves, but probably could not be repeated at less it stops the pain. It soothes, brings rest than 141/- eif. Tiuplates are a firmer
market locally There are no stocks of and peace and comfort. It is known all Pepper, Campher nor Window Glass, and over the world as the great friend of as to Coal no sales of importance are Neuralgie victing the friend of all who
have aches and pains. The Sugar market is strong,
Boid at 1s. 4d. per bottle. reported.. and a large business has been done at advanced rates, except for Iloilos. There are no sales and no stocks of Saltpetro (No. 1), but with regard to No. 3 the (Mr. Boyd) 0 market is strong.
(Mr. Kuoll) 1 (Mr. Forbes) move the rudder and keep it safely during Mr. Gilpin's Snowflake, 108lb
(Mr. Goldney) 3 Parts of the machinery may b the war.
(Mr. Thompson)-0. replaced, but no rudder can be substituted Mr. B. D. F. Beith's Mad Eve, 169lb Mr. C. C. Boyd's Tipperary, 103lb without very public efforts, which would naturally excite attention.
Agents for Hongkong :-- Mesars A. B. WATHON & CO., LTD.
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