"OUR DAY” GYMKHANA - A SUCCESSFUL SECOND DAY'S
RACING.
THE NEW CHINA PONIES ON THE COURSE.
The second day of the Gymkhana arranged by the "Hongkong Gymkhana
THE HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1918.
azertions earlier in the day were not with. out effect Black Cat's victory over Ridge way and Malcolm was extremely credite able, for it was only in the last 200 yards that Mr. Knoll showed his hand
AMERICAN RED CROSS.
NEW OFFICERS OF THE CANTON CHAPTER.
Dicebox, which had been given 10 yards handicap, led to the bend, when it was caught up by Attaboy, Dustman and Rocksand. At the top of the straight the race developed into a struggle between Dastman, Attaboy and Rocksand. The At the first annual meeting of the last-named, in spite of running from Chaton Chapter of the American Red
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good deal of interest,- and provided scratch, looked as if it would romp, home Cross Society, held on October gard, the GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPT.
the winner, but when abong 200 yards
The Mafocs Ruce the first of its kind in Hongkong for some years excited a more sporting finish than many expected Those who had backed one animal or another when the gentlemen riders were from the post, ditabox, well ridden following were appointed in the capacity by Mr. Sutton, out-distanced its rivals of Chapter Officers and Executive. Com tha malocs on, and those who thought. separated Düstman from Rocksand.
up were chary of doing so with
Club Committoo would, have been a mach knew the ponies went mainly on her and won by five lengths. A length mittes-Consul-General A. W. Pontius,
more decided success than it was if there Rustomjee and Rocksand. Beris” win was had not been so many counter-attractions o
10 altogether & surprise for his rider as he was dubbed, is said to In view have quite a local reputation. Anyway Happy Valley on Saturday.. of the fact that the Gymkhana had beenShiny." rode a good.
race, thanks in arranged solely on behalf of the most
got the best of a miserable start, v deserving of all war charities-the British;
Wrestling on Mules" was a dull Red Cross Fund-it is to be regretted that affair, and it was a pity the Committee did not think of a more enlivening event, those responsible for other sections of even of only a quarter-of-a-mile sear
The cash-sweep in sport in the Valley did not postpone all bare-back on mules, events. As it was, four football matches three equal prize, but there being a tic this event was to have been divided into and two cricket matches were played at for third place, the first and second prizes the Valley, with the result that the attentickets 110 and 199 drew $173 each for (tickets 56 and 17) drew 8048 each, while dance at the Gymkhana suffered
third place.
TEL RESULTS. CLASS HANDICAP,—" A "
round.....
Class
The Grand Stand and its vicinity pre Bonted its usual smart appearance, noticeable featurs being the presence of large numbers of children, who patronised the side-shows. The joy-wheel and tha chute did very good business, especially the former, where much merriment reigned throughout the afternoon. Those who discharged their ammunition at the Pill Mr. Adams' Crest, 145 lbs. Box and the Hindenburg Line also derived much amusement. The shooting gallery Sir Paul's Conquest Dahlia, 143 lbs. and the duck pond did moderately well.
Once Mr. David Landale's Wild Gamble, 185 Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 150 lbs.
Ibs................ (Mr. Johnstone) 1'
(Mr. R. Morrison) 2
(Mr. Adsins) 3
(Mr. Knoll) Mr. Sedgwick) 0
Mr. Goabend's Snuffbox, 159 lbs. Dr. Forsyth's North Star, 155 lbs.
(Mr. Doyle) 0. A good start. North Star found its way to the front quite early in the race, with the others in a bunch just behind. When the half-mile post was reached Malcolm forged ahead and caught up North Star. These two were running almost together up to the bend, where the ponies closed in. Wild Gamble, which had been carefully nursed by Johnstone, which had been in the bunch behind the took the lead at the bend, while Crest leader, overtook North Star and left it behind at the top of the straight. The positions changed again on the run home, Malcolm leading with Crest at its heels, while Mr. Johnstone's mount was hug
Pari-mutuel. Winner: $12.80
1;
"
7.50- 1210
CosrtME RACE
Cash Sweep, Winning No 101, T37.10 270, $10.60 30, 105.30
3
Mr. W. H. Lucas Mr. RP. Thursfeld' Mr. G. Morton Smith Other entrants were Mesura, T. W Doyle, B. E. Grimstone, and WJ, Hor rison.
Pari-mutuel. Winner: $42.40
9,10
8.70
3
Cash Sweep. Winning No. 205, $951.60 178, 937.60 7.70
189, 115.80 DISTANCE HANDICAP. About half-a-milo. Messrs. G. & G.'s Nerand, 155 lbs. 65
yds
(Mr. Knoll) I Messrs. Thomas & Sedgwick's Rock-
mense, 165 lb, 20 yds.
(Mr. Doyle)
9
Mr. Cottager's Ploughedfield, 155 lbs.,
80 yds.....
(Mr. Seth) Mr. T. F. Hough's Haggis, 153 lbs., 10
yds..
(Mr. Gegg) Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Huntamen,
155 lbs., 30 yds.
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Chairman; Rev. R.. E. Chambers, Vico Chairman; Mr. S. R. Brown, Treasurer; Mr. W. A. Shera, Secretary; Hfrs. 4. W. Pontius, Chairman women's work; Mrs. W. A. Shers, Secretary women's work; Rev. H. O. T. Burkwall, Mr. O. W. Groß, Rov. C. A. Funk, Mr. G. E. Lorrigo, Mr. E. S. Paget and Mr. H. D. Warner.
and an asociate membership of 7,569. The Chapter has a membership of 347, Shortly after America entered the war, & temporary organisation to do Red Cross work was formed, and during seven months, about 81,500 worth of supplica were sent to the British Hospitals in Earp The Canton Chapter was brought into being on February 16th, 1918, by Mr. F. N. Doubleday (who was instrumental, also, in the formation of the Hongkong Chapter).
The following are excerpts from the annual report
During the past six months the women's work has continued. The committee in charge of this phase of Chapter activity has worked hard and faithfully. At the start some delay was experienced owing to the absence of correct American pat terus, materials and instructions, but the promptness of the home organization, as well as that of the Shanghai and Manila Chapters, in supplying this deficiency avoided a protracted delay in the produc
Mr. H. B. L., Dowbiggin's Churchman, (Mr. Kramer)
Jay Pee's Aidlog (late Herod),
155 lbs., 35 yds.(Mr. Sutton)otion of supplies.
The racing itself passed off without incidunt, and contained just that degree of uncertainty which gave a spice, to the day's sport. The bewildering, change of form, shown by the new Chinese ponics, imported for Our Day" furnished the chief topic of conversation, the consensus of opinion being that the new ponies are a much more even lot than was apparent from their form on the training tracks Attaboy, Bend Or, Cicero and Boris shared the Eve races set apart for the new ponies during the meeting, the only Dae to achieve a double Bend Or, Rustomjer was certainly the event being pick of the others, for it gained a place in every race it ran during the two days.
The Class A ponies were out in the first lot. The popular fancy was Wild Gamble, which Mr. Johnstone was riding, but not because these ponies had won their events King. the rails. The finish was very ex mouse and Ploughedfield, the former get There is no need to urge the importance
citing Wild Gamble successfully chalting the decision by a short neck. lenged Malcolm a hundred yards from the post, and won a very fine. race by
few fancied Sandbox and” Malcolm
on the first day, Mr. Johnstone did not follow his policy of the first day, when he took the lead at the commencement of
Mr.
Tima: min., 57secs. Pari-mutual
a long rage.. Wild Gamble was behind for a short bead Crest was third, being s the best part of the race, but did the neck behind Malcolm. necessary spurt in the straight. Johnstone was fortunate in getting a good position along the rails; but for this be Winner: 87.70 would not have been able to catch. Mol. colm.
With Ridgeway, Ringwood, and Marnie -to say nothing of Black Cat-all in the second race it was difficult to spot the winner. It was whispered that Black Cat's chances were not to be despised,
the result that the pony was heavilu backed. The rest of the money went on
2.
3,
5.80
8.00 13.30 CLASB HANDICAP.-"B"
round."
J
.
Cash Sweep.
Winning No,
115, $309.00 84 114,00 36, 157:00 Class. Osica
Mr. David Landale's Ringwood, 159
"Ibs, (Mr. Johnstone) 1 Mr. Saaree Black Cát, Tan lbs. arne and Bingwood. This was another
(Mr. Knoll) 2 race, and Mr. Johnstone scored Mr. Leitch's Ridgeway, 148 lbs naotber success by showing excellent judg
(Mr. Bedgwick) 3
(Mr. H. A Seth) 0 (Mr. Soares) o Mr. Lux's Anticipation 144 ib
(Mr. P. Kremor): 0 Messrs; G. & G.'s Second Violin, 149
ment of the capabilities of his mount Mr. Lux's Marne, 143 lbs. Ridgeway, which started so well, evidently
Mr.
158 lbs., 100 yds. (Mr. Scares atong currency, were purchased during the Raw materials costing $3,245.59, Hong Scratched: Mr. David Landale's Bing-articles were shipped to the Central Com wood, Wild Gamble, and Doubtful,
past seven months, and some 7,000 faished Ness This Sedgwick's Glorious The stock of raw materials now on hand mittes at Shanghai for use in Siberia Pearl Mr. Burn's Sunray Dahlia then challenged by Nevand, Rockmouse to Shanghai in addition to the poor
Aidlog led for about 200 yards, and was seas of refuges garments were shipped is worth approximately $1,300 Max TWO and Ploughedfield Down the straight There is no doubt that this Chapter's out- Nevand took the lead and cantered home put will be doubled during the coming several lengths ahead. struggle for second place between Rock to do something and do it regularly Thero was a months if all mambers will make an effort,
Pari-mutuel.
Winner: 24.20-
1,
10.60
243
19.20
3,
13.10
Cash Sweep. Winning No.
28, $543.10. 965,240.60
129, 190.30
MILE AND A QUARTER HANDICAP.
Mr. Soares' Siamese Cat, 155 lbs.
Mr. Adams' Crest, 147 lbs.
of this work.
Members in the outports are requested to communicate with Mrs, H. Warner, care of the Women's Committee, American Red Cross Canton, and they will be pro vided with materiais.
A
special
American Red Cross Becoad
is furnished on the
Waz Fund Drive which took place in the last week of May. (Mr. Beth)
The report saJS:-
(Mr. Adams) Mr. D. Landale's Doubtful, 158 Iba
(Mr. Johnstone) Dr. Forsyth's North Star, 157 lbs.
(Mr. Gegg) Sir Paul's Conquest Dahlia, 145 lb
(Mr. Knoll) Mr. Goahead's Snuffbox, 18 lbs.
(Mr.. Sedgwick)
1
3
From the very first, the Drive Committee realized that its chief purpose in this drive must be to educate the Chinese pub
lie in Red Cross matters. Not only must
in effort be made to reach the gentry
official classes, but there must be an effort ofte instruct the common people in the
o
work of relieving suffering humanity,
been
set itself too hot & pace A more strenu1 Mr. Soares' Victorious Crown, 148 Iba. Johnnie, Mr. Stave's Catford (Gentlo | Prass Association and the Chamber of
Hora
bf any kind. Commerce this is a role anterested in our work, and ¬iceable asset. The Guilds Daily Newspaper has published, free of charge, the names of all donors to the American Red Cross as a public-receipt for the monies received by us. This alone
Das use of the whip on Black Cat, just at the finish, might possibly have been productive of better results.
The great difficulty experienced by the handicapper in the Our Day Cam bridgeshire owing to the great difference lbs. ............. (Mr. Doyle) 0 in form of the ponies entered made it A fair start Ridgeway set the pace, necessary to divide this race into two with Anticipation in close attendance, Class A and Class B. Bend Or, Boris, and Marne on Anticipation's heels Cicero, Robert the Devil and Rustomjee Marne overhauled Ridgeway when the went into Clase A, and it was extremely half-mile post was reached, and Black difficult to prophecy the result. That Cat assured second place. At the bend, Bend Or secured the victory was as mccb Marne dropped back, while Mr. John due to the very clover, way in which Mr. Gegg rushed his pony in the last 100 yards stone, on Ringwood, forged ahead. Black ful gained somewhat on the lenders, and leent of this total was remitted to Wash- as to the gameness of the animal itself. Cat, close to the rails, was leading for a
while.
It seemed like Rustomjee's race for a while, but Johnstone was coming up well Cicero, ridden by Mr. Johnstone, on the outside, and, putting on a spurt, net too fast a pace to last the distance. passed the winning-post a length and a Bend Cr's win was something of a sur half in front of Knoll's mount. Fidge- prise, for most money was laid on Boris way a poor third. and Cicero. The par-mutuel paid $31.10. In the B Class, Attaboy scored an easy triumph in spite of the fact that it was giving Dicebox 60 yards and Dustman 10 gards. Rocksand, which was running from stratch looked
Time: 1min., 57 secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $10.30
1,
7.20
2.
8.30
3,
10.70
Cash Sweep. Winning No. 126, 8487.90 5 139.40 84,69,70
likely winner at one time. The way in which Rocksand finished third shows that the pony needs to be watched. After giving Attaboy 30 yards, Dustihan 40 yards and Dicebox. 90 yards, it was a bars five lengths behind the winner
The costume race provided great amser. T..F. Hough's Bend Or, 150 lbs.
"OUR DAY" CAMBRIDGESHIRE-Handicap for "Our Day" subscription griffins. Five furlongs.
ment. The candidates had to.
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* Class "A."
DEA W(Mr. W. Gegg) to the Mr. D. M. Boss' Rustomjee, 150 lbe winning-post, don a costume, anduride
Post (Mr. Seth): 2
round a flag, back to the winning post Mr. Dryasdust's Boris (late Fardy) The competitors were so excited tha
that they could not wait to complete dressing, so Mr. David Landale's Cicero, 164 lbs,
157 The Red (Mr. Bedgwick) 8 that the Judge had to disqualify and
A) (Mr. Johnstone) 0 Mr L N. Lofa's Robert the Devil, 153
Bever
actv.the event to Mr Lucas, whoQA
keep the minds of the people think- ing of the American Red Cross and ita work in suffering France and Belgium for
this we believe, we have succeeded. There bas
more Red Cross talk among the common people sad more. small contri butions from the small business man and Scratch: Mr. Dryasdust's Jingle the children than in say previous cam
We know now that Cat), Mr. Lux's Anticipation, Mr. ford's Malcolm.
A fairly good start. The pace at the commencement was moderate, as the ponies were being nursed, the race, being over a mile and a quarter. When the ponies passed the judge's box for the first time Crest and Conquest Dahlia were in frost, Snuffbox and Siamese Cat were going easy a length behind, and Doubtful and North Star brought up the rear. When the three-quarter-mile was reached Doubt 35,401.87 being raised. Seventy-five por The Drive resulted in £ total of furlong later was in a bunch with Fington. The financial statement to Octo- Snuffbox and Biamese Cat on the heels of ber 11th shows $2,433.86 cash in hand. Crest. While rounding the bend, the field closed in, and Mr. Johnstone on Doubtful forged through rails. In the straight, Siamese Cat came out of the rack and, much to the delight of its backers, finished a length in front of Crest, with Doubtful half-a-length behind the latter.
Time: 2mins 49 4-5secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $18.30
1.
6.80
3,
13.00 -6.80
near the
Cash Sweep.. Winning No. -287, $879.90- .41, 251.20. 157, 125.60
CONSOLATION RACE.-Five furlongs Mr. Soares Black Cat, 152 lba. ̈`*
(Mr. Knoll) 1 Mr. Leitch's Bidgeway, 155 lbs..
(Mr Bedgwick) Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 155 The
(Mr. Morrison) -3 Messrs. G. & G.'s. Second Violin, 158 (Mr. Doyle) Mr. Lux's Marne, 152 lbs. K
w
(Mr. Kremer)
Mr. Soares Victorious Crown, 152 lbs,
Thursfield had a lady's costume to wear,
Ib........ (Mr. Knoll) 0 and ovoked roRTS. of laughter in this get
A poor start. Dicere took first place op... Mr. Lucas was fortunate in that be
and retained it till the bend was reached, only had to don a white suit with Robert the Devil, Boris, and Bend
The half-mile scurry proyed a
d a soft pro Or: elcse behind, and Rustomjes in the
(Mr. Bösree) 0 position for Norand, which had the rea. Gradually Rustomjee overhauled Mr. Dowbiggin's Huntsman, 162lba Blog of nors start with only the others and assumed the load, with
(Mr Button)-0
some time,
400' BACK-Half mile.
Mr. Dryasdust's Boris, 140 lbs. Mr. D. M. Ross Rustomjee, 140 lbs. Mr. David Landale's Cicero, 140 The.... Mr. Blank's Rocksand,, 140 lbs. Mr. E B. L Dowbiggin's Dustman, Mr. L N. Leefe's Robert the Devil,
140 41
Ewe Mess' Attaboy, 140 lbs. Mosara Thomas & Sedgwick's War
Bond, 140 165.
Mr. Gosbead's Dicebox, 140 lbs.
Scratched Mr. T. F. Hough's Bend Or
cession. Cicero led at the outset, hat, The animals finally got away in a pro- when negotiating the bend, Boris, Robert the Devil, and Rustomjee were in front outside and soon left the others behind, Boris praumed a good position on the
Cicero was poor third. finishing a length in front of Rustomje
Tima Imin, decs. Pari-mutuel
Winner: $13.50
Cash Sweep. Winning No.. 117, 863.10 --283,246,60 268, 123.30 WINNING JOCKETS,
8,70
8.30
3,
6.40
in front of him. Caco Nevand Bend Orand-Boris at its heels Down Scratched: Dr. Forsyth's North Star, overtook Aidlog there was never any doubt the straight, Mr. Sedgwick's mount Mr. Goshend's Snuffbox, Mr. T. E a to the winner. Haggis fared worst a forged ahead, and, about 200 yards from Hough's Haggis, Mr. Lar's Anticipation, the handicappers' hand, and never had look in, while Rockmouse, to which Haggis the winning port Bend Or, Rustomjee Messrs Thomas. & Sedgwick's Rockmouse, was conceding 10 yards, showed to great and Boris were level. It seemed a toseSir Paul's Conquest Dahlin Mesary. advantage when coming bome in the pan to which would be the winner, but Thoming & Bedgwick's Glorious Pearl, and John Johnstone, of Shanghai, has carried
feat for Rock Bend Or, exceedingly well ridden by Mr. Mr. David Landsla's Wild Gamble
after giving Gegg, managed to leave its opponents Beven ponies faced the starter and got away the honours of the two days' most
straight. It was to mouse to beat
The following figures show that Mi.
him a startled win was not behind by a length, and "ashalf, a noc away fairly well Marne was brought to ing. He obtained first place in no less
money was Inid separating Rustomjee from Boris.
Time : Imin., 23.3-5seca. Fari-mutuel Winner: 31.10
generally expected, for the
Haggis and Rockmouse test, te A Beth scored his first and only Win during the meeting in the next race. Doubtful and Conquest Dablis were the popular fancies, while Snuffbox and Crest 9, 15.60 were not without their backers When the bond was being negotiated itisseme
1 22.30
Class B
Cash Sweep Winning No 250,8721.70" 90, 206.20 53, 103:10
the front by Breader within the first 200 than four races and was unplaced only on yards and kept this position till the bead two occasion Memra Sedgwick, Knoll, was reached. Nearing the straight, Ridegs and Sutton each scored two wins, geway, "Black Cat, and Malcolor obtained but the first named has alightly the best advantageous positions, and, at the top of ord of the four, in that he was the straight, Black Cat came out of the placed six times:- bunch. The rest of the race resolved itself into a struggle between Black Odt better chance owing to boing near the Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Dustman,
(Mr Button) 1 Malcolms and Rideévay. Knoll, on Black, Cat, rode a well-judged finish and gained, Cat however, came up on. the outside, and Mr. Seth hustling
155 lbs., 40 (Mr. Kremer) 2 the decision by a length. A short neck pony at the right moment obtained for Mr. Blank's Rocksand, 159 lie ser separated Ridgeway and Malcolm
(Mr Doyle) 3|| Pari-mutual,
Winner: 813.30 (Mr. Morrison) 0.
sit the result lay between Crest and Ewo Mess' Attaboy 152 lbs 20 yda Doubtful, the latter having slightly the
raila Siamese
Its backera a dividend of $18,30.
Backing was pretty even in the Con- Mr. Goshead's Dicebox, 152 lbs, Doyda. Bolation Base, with Malcolm, Ridgeway
and Marne enjoying a slight lead. Marne Messrs. Thomas & Sedgwick's War
was brought to the front very soon by
Mr. Kremer, but it was evident that ita
Bond, 155 lbs, 30 yda,
(Mr. Adams),0
1MY Tob
1st, 2nd, 3rd."placed.
Bede
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Mr. Kn Mr. Geg Mr. Butt Cash Sweep Mr. Beth
Winning NoMr. Adamg
139, #129.601 Mr Morrison 155208.40
3, 5.70
246, 104.20 Contimed at foot of next Column.)
Mr. Doyle
Mr. Kremer
Mr Soaree
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