DOGS AND POULTRY.
VERY SUCCESSFUL SHOW.
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THE
HONGKONG
Langaban, was pretty, but the colour of itse
were
The
Tobis, and was in good condition Brakin
which came second, had good lour.at required a little more foot feathering
kos a ling and Poultry Show, held on the Anungst those present were tbe A danisten in E th
Lady Government, Sir Williams and
D. Ke Davies, R., Mr Justice Mellerue, the Hon Mr P Holyoak Mr. Holyoak, the Hon and Mr
Howell, Landate, the Hon Mr
R MHP White, Mr und Mr. R
Bu Mr and Mrs
M Dye. The
Forsyth, Mr E. V
M Rd Squa, Mr
Н B. L. Dowliggen, Mr T E Peran, fuu} M: K
Ilities
Kremer.
There were altogether 57 entries in the Altlugh fewer than last CE HALLIGE
was admitted that, on the whole. a lutter type of ding way bruched, the in peruvements being espacially marked in one
yeur,
hull terrier,
or two of the classes The judging for 1. J. Liedgo. which Messrs A Giton
} Mnet arthy were GW. Gege, and J responsible gave more genera! satisfue Tire tian than at nou previous slumsy. elungnonship for dogs was awarded b
a lux terrier ownel Puneúne arkir, by Mr A. H. Taylor. The judges derid ed at the best bitch on the show wa
Ricarde Belle, 12. owned by Mr Lee Longinaito
The sole judge of the poultry section was Mr. J. F. Mact arthy The exhibite, i vach section, were the best procuratile marks in Hongkong Several de lust owing either to maliness in size. light eye, faulty lobes, paucity of feathering, or humble feet. There were altogether Bald birds shown for competition in the several classes, and the judging. which commenced in the morning, occupied several hours. Mr. J. U Kynoel was the most successful exhubitor, winning the Championship with his aggregate Mr. J. C. Wong and number of wine. Mr. B. B. 1. Dowbiggin lied for second place,
with Mr. A. Karsim only one point behind
A5 in the prizes were distributed to the winners by Lady News Davies, who was presented with a bouquet of Bowers, in a silver vase, by Mr. Q, W. Clegg, the Hon. Secretary, amnid cheers.
WINNERS. THE PRIZE
dug
DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1919.
PROPOSED INSURANCE
AMALGAMATION. UNION SOCIETY OF CANTON AND NORTH CHINA CO.
The scheme for the fusion of the Socie y and the Company is as follows:-
The how dogs were good as a whole, was to light. The Silver Cam-though nothing extraordinary. The win- pine shibit by Mrs. RM. Dyer was ner was a rent type of chow, and was As a matter of p clear shown in splendid coal. ily penciled bird, with tockto The comb was not sufficiently ser
fact, there was very little to choose be
We are informed that an offer has been rated.
and the tobes however,
"Boris "
"Sandy," last ፒዛ ነ EZ-ITL slightly
Mr. easy
Byer's Black Foar's winner, which the judge, placer made by the Union Insurance Society of [ this ocasion. Perhaps, anton, Ltd., to the North China Inaur- Minorca in the hen scclion had a grand second
"Boris " won on its more typical gail Ance Co., Ltd., with a view to the possible. body, nicely serrated comb, and good
Panel," to which the judges gave third amalgamation of these "two Companies, place, was not considered quite true found, subject to the consent of share type Laudie should grow into a fine holders, a provisional agreemen' has born entered into and signed by the Chairmen The pointers were such an oven lut that of the respective Boards and by the re the judges took a great deal of time overspective General Managers. them. There was scarcely anything to choose between Prince" and "Victoria Tiny"
Both had good ears and legs, and the opinion was that the cup went to "Prince" because of its slightly better fine-looking Pra" is a condition bitch, which is expected to do better next
"Prince year.
is a good class of
pointer
sriters All except one of the Revon benched appeared to be in poor condi
was the Lope Mr Xavier's "Judge " Black Orpington Clocks 1, Mr J. C. exception, and, in spite of its being Wong. 2. H 1. Dowbiggin.
rather big about the head, the judges decided in its favour Had Mr. Xavier's tch Snow been in anything like show condition she would have carried off the premier honguis, for she way un- doubtedly the best type of setter with a gar that marked her out from among the others.
The following were the prize winners
1. Mr 30 H. White Leghorn Cocks. Diller: 2 Mc J G. Kynoch; a, Mrs
Makeham
Whit Leghorn Hens 2, Mrs. M. B. Frost 2. Mr. B. H. Lowbiggin, 3. Mry 1 B. Frost, h.c. Mr. B. H. L Dowbuggiu
Black Orpington Bens. -, Mr. H. B L. Dowbiggin.
Gume Cocks (any Variety). 1, Mr. A. Karrim
Game Hens (nny Variety). 1. Mr. A. Катрин
The
judges
The Society to issue new Gold shares (out of their capital which, when authorised, will consist of £2,000,000, livided
sharce of the into 200,000 nominal value of £10 each, on which the sum of £4 will be paid up on each share) and allot them to the Company's shareholders in exchange for their shares in the ratio of ono and a half Gold shares in the Society for each one share in the Company.
The Society, in addition, to make payment to the shareholders in the Company of the sum of £5 Sterling in cash for each one share in the Company held by such shareholders.
We understand that, in the event of their most, ditheuls tuck the proposed scheme being carried into
131 Clasy H, the Japanes spaniels, or pugs
Plymouth Rock Cocks, 1, Mr. J. C.
na they are sometimes called. So many effect, the Society will take over the whole Wong, he, Mr. J. G. Kynoch, be.. of the little dogs shown were so typical of the Company's staff, but the entity of of their class and gave evidence of so Mr J Wilkinson.
D
Plymouth Rock Hens-1, Mr. J Wilkinson; 2. Mr B. Baste; 3, Mr. J. 4. Wung.
Lungahan Bens.-1, Mr. J. G. Kynoch Unclassified Cocks.-1, Mr. E. V. M. 2, Mr. J. G. Kynoch,
R M classifica Hens D2, Mr. M. Dyer; 3. Mr E V. M. de Sups; che, Mr. d. C. Wong
de
1.
MrB
much care that the judges had to go into the North China Insurance Company, every little detail before selecting four Ltd., will be preserved, its Head Offer out of the Dine from which to make their and Court of Directors remaining in final decision. There was a great deal Shanghai as heretofore. In other words,
forwards, of walking backwards and whelber as
parade for examination of the North China Insurance Company, the dogs' gai, or the Indies' dresses is not Ltd., will remain an entirely separate
The certain, though both were a success. decision hang in the balance for fifteen Company, the only difference being that minutes The judges finally gave the the shareholders will participate in its verdiet that Miss Wildin's Peggy profits through the shares, which, if the hind it. Peggy
amalgamation becomes effective, they will and condition splendid marking, for, in cout, it could it be said to have been revive in the Union Insurance Society of better than either
King
or Chiyo,"
Canton,.Ltd., which Society will become second and third res which were
the chief shareholder. pietively, PERRY'S" Dose and eyes were C.added recommendations. Mrs. Barring
ton's Chiya lest year's winner, deser
White Leghorn Pena. 1, Mrs. M. B. Frost, Mr. Dillon: 3, Mr. H. B. 1. Dawbiggin
Black Orpington Pens.), Mr. H. L. Dowlsiggio,
Gene taty Variety) Pens. 1. Mr. Karrim
B.
A.
|
Plymouth Rock Pens, Mr. Wong; . Mr. C. D. Wilkinsu neinabed lens, Mi. Kynoch.
J.
C.
THE DOG SHOW
Mr. Leo Longinotto, decision to re frain from competition lent an added Mr. Longinotto interest to the show. exhibited his birds, which formed a They welcome and interesting feature,
The most one can say about the dog Experimental were from the Victoria
Was that there were several extremely Poultry Farm and were as follows: --
and several pour once Winner of It good specimens, Plymouth Buck Conde.
3RDuny
1018. The opinion way expressed that Mr. A. H. prize, Victoria, B.C.
Dunedoo Darkie," which var ditto Hongkong, April, 1918; special Taylor's for best cock in show, Hongkong, 1918; ried off the cup for the best dog in the 1st prize, Canton, January, 1919; special show, was one of the best fox- or est Plymouth Rock Cork on show, over exhibited in Hongkong. Those few who were surprised at the decision did Canton, January, 1919: championship,
and realize that Cluaton, January, 1010.
Plymouth Rock Ren. Winner of tow breed of fox terrier, in which prize, Hongkong, April Wis; spreial for Best Hen in show, Hongkong. April, winner of 1st prize prize, Canton, 1914:
special, best Hen in show, January,
Canton, 191
Brown Leghorn Cocks. Brown Leghorn Hens. Silver Wyan utte cockerel, ditto hon. Huff Orpington cocks, Patridge Plymouth Rock cock. Jitto hear, White Plymouth Rock cock and hen, Brabms cock, White Crested Polish hens, Rose Combed Frizzle, Crested Frizzle, and Rhode Island Red Cook.
COMMENTS ON POULTRY.
terriers
won mainly on it
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ed better than third place, for it was in the pink of condition and was almost Mrs. Peggy." -marked as well-p
"attract Quaries van Ufford's "Jimmie ed great attention because it was a mini- whole bunch. ature animal with the best gait of the Had it been in better show Jimmie" would have come condition, at least second in this class.
Of the three spaniols benched, Capt. Mitchell's "Summy" bad all the out standing points and there was no ques The spaniels tion that it was the best. Dunedeo Darkie " ją u
exhibited formed a new class this year. Last year Summy
smy obtained first prize us, well set head and nose is a recom
Among the uncatalogued breeds.
The mendation that cannot be overlooked.
clase for uncatalogued breeds at tracted only four entries, and they must Merenver, the dog was in splendid con dition, and bad the best curs among the fox-terriers benched, It only faulty down as poor. Being of four dif point a point tit will be more evident ferent descriptions, they were hard to
Mr. Ward's Samoyede judge. next year is its hind legs, which are
which was second last year, advanced to hot as straight or firm as they should be.
first place. Few favoured the retriever, He was the only dog with the real fux
which, light in eye and bope, was z terrier tail:
poor specimen of a retriever,
Ske
THE PRIZE WINNERS.
Rex,
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE POLICE RESERVE
[TO THE EDITOR OF **THE HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS."]
S16, Tho Armistice was signed o November 11th, 1918, and men who have boen domobilized from the Army since that date are arriving in Hongkong. The Hougkung Police Reserve Force, however, is still carrying on its arduous war-time work, though its chief has left on a holi- day. Membors of the Hongkong Defence Corps are now epjoying an easy time, but the Police Reserves are suffering not
extru
It i
only duties but heavy fines and patrols for slight defaults.
In 1916 when the force comprised half its present number only two duties a month were detailed to euch man. Fox Terriera. 1, Mr. A. H. Taylor's has been generally noticed that a large "Duneduo Darkie"; 2, Mr. CL
number of men have not been seen on Howell' Priscilla 3, Mr. A. J.
duty for some considerable time; these Mugnet." Dogs. Mr. J. C. Wildin's men, though only ordinary constables in
Mr J.
Wildin's Ü.
rank, apparently have influence. Wilson's It is Namie, Mr. GII.
William Caraciucus"; v.h.c., Mr. A.
Mr. Leu Longinotto's "Ch. Ricardo Belle," the champion bitch in last your's show, repeated her former success. stood out head and shoulders above hor rivals, so that there was no difficulty whatever in awarding the cup.
We ho next year the show Losunittes will be
Mike comit, and good legs championship cup for the best animal Unfortunately it was net in the pink in the show, either dog or bitch.
In the white Leghorn Cock class Mr. F. H. Dillon's entry won well out of eleven entries. This bird was nice in
size, had
fair
h
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offer
Davis
Bull
of condition and its lobes were very probable that if such a top had been poor. The second bird, lead a neat and awarded on Saturday it would have gone Ritchie's Jock. well scrrated comb but small lobes and to Mr. Longinotto's bitch rather than Airedales 1, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbig. body; while the third bird was a medium to Mr. Taylor's dog, though another specimen in rather poor condition,
entry that would have had to be very
In the section for white Leghorn hous Mr. M. B. Frost's exhibit won prize
ther gin's
Unnaided."
Substitutes (professionals in the force) are now bolding out for 85 for a single duty, as compared with 3 before the Armistice. I know of cases in which married men drawing a meagre salary are paying substitutes in order to be free to tako their wires and childron to cine- matographs and other places of amuse ment on Saturdays and Sundays.
Recently a P.-c. was awarded C.B. โร thut right Has the Force the power to condemn a man to detention whion duties are done patix
It is high time that some men have the right to be were demobilized. Yours, etc.,
"AWFULLY FED UÉ," Hongkong, 12th April, 1010.
who
Bull Terriers. Mr. Leo Longinotto's seriously considered was Mr. Dowbiggin's Ch. Ricardo Bole"; he, Mra, W. J. unnamed Airedale. This dog bag only Hill's Ricardo." It had a good serrated comb, nice yellow been in the Colony about a month, und, Chow Dogs.--1,Mr. P.1.Farral's" Boris" legs and boak, but was a little coarse in when he gets a good coat, will have all 2. Mrs. G. Morrison's "Sandy"; a, Mrs. loboe. Its shape was excellent, but it the points of a champion. He was unW. M. Johnston's "Punch" required more size.
of the beet pedigree The second and doubtedly one
Painters, Mr. J. G. Kynoch's Saturday.
Princo third birds, although possessing nice animals shown on
2. Mr. Henry Humphrey's combs and good coloured legs, were out As A class the fox-terriera were Victoria Tiny "; 3, Mr. B. de Journel's
Duuedou Darkio" had the of condition and small in size, with|very fair.
Flura Creasy lobes.
Ile forelegs were a feature, most points.
Setters. Mr. J. M. Xavier's "Jud. The winner of the Black Orpington as were also its ears. Priscilla," which ge 2. Mr. J. M. Xavier's "Snow "; 3, cooks belonged to Mr J. C. Wong Awon the fox-terrier's cup last year, is Mr. Henry Humphreys "Jammy." very pretty and massive bird, it had a showing signs of age, especially in its
[The extra duties were imposed in order Japanese Spaniola, Miss Wildin's
to release Regulars for the Front. Later, broad back, nier cushion, and good ten gait. Magnet," which was given third Peggy 2, Miss Goldenberg's Ki
Chi search supervision on the wharves was thering, but was slightly defective in ite place, lost points owing to its badly, Mrs. J. S. Harrington's
The employ feet. The second bird ran the winner shaped ears.
v..., Ms. Quarles Van Ufford's entrusted to the Reserve.
ment of paid substitutes is, of course, very close. Mr. 11. B. L. Dowbiggin's Seven "handsome bull dogs were Jimmie." exhibit, which won in the class for hons, shown, and though all, except
Spaniels 1, Capt. Mitchell's "Sam-contrary to the regulations. The power to inflict punishments is given by Ordin was a large bird having no discernible seemed rather long in the legs, they were my.
ance. ED., H.D.P.] faults whatever. The second bird was considered excellent entries for Hong Breeds not Catalogued.--Mr.
kung. almost equally gond
Not one of them had the arched Ward's Samoyede "Rex"; 2, There was only one exhibitor--Mr. A. legs or was quite ugly enough to get into Weyler's Alsatian Police-dog "Binki" Karrim in the class for game hens and championship elnas at Home. The jud Best Dog in the Show. Mr. A. H. cocks any variety, and naturally huges found no difficulty in deciding that Taylor's Dunedoo Darkie." carried of the honours. His birds were Mr. Wildin's Mike"
was the best of the
&
L
Mike,"
Best Bitch in the Show-Mr.
"Nand was very solid
L
THE OFFICIALS.
big and bouy with plenty of reach, bunch it has a mive head, with Lunginotto's "Ch. Ricardo Belle.
little faulty.. though the lega were a
good protruding nose, In the class for Plymouth Rock cocks, in the body. Mr. J. Wang's specimon, which won place, would have beaten
showed a cuaily, was a magnificent, bird, being that it nicely barrod and having plenty of bone trouble.
of its
W
Mr
Leo
Committee.-The Hon. Sir C.
P
M. de Boura, J.
OPIUM QASES.
At the Magistracy, on Saturday, an old Chinese woman was charged, before Mr. G. N. Orms, with being in unlaw Ful possession of two taels of prepared opium.
Defendant was arrested on the Canton
esaled underneath her jacket.
Defendant stated that she brought the
Mr. Ormo Sned her $200.
A young Chinese woman was charged
Κίνει cocond
Mike" but Patrone. H.K, the Ofoer Administer trace of internal ing the Governuront (the Hon. Mr. William Carastacus was 4 Claude Severu, C.M.G.), and His Hon-wharf, and the opium was discovered con Its weak points were the legs and the very good dog, but lost points be our Sir Wu. Itees Davies, Kt. colouring
feat. Tho Becond Onuse it was too long in the legs. Mr. bird, although not masive, ran A. Ritchie's "Jock, which won in this Chater, C.M.O., Commander C. W. Beskopium from Annam the winter
Mr. pretty clone.
1. D. class last year, was very highly com- with, R.N, Hou, Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Wilkinson's bird was adjudged beat in monded--as indication of the better clam Dr. Forsyth, Messrs. H. J. Godge, Leo JO. Wong the hen section. It was very massive of entry.
F. H. Dillon, MacCarthy, with being in unlawful possession of o In the bull terrier class "Oh, Ricardo E and nicely barrod, but hero, again, there was a slight defeat in the foet. The Bello had more points than Mrs. W. J. W. Pitt, M. B. Northcote, and G. W taela of opium. woond bird required more size.
Hill's Ricardo. The winner in a fine Gogg (Hon. Scoretary and Treasurer), Of the three entries in the section for animal, one of the best bull-terriers over Speeint Stewards. Moars, B. L. Frontatchan, was stopped by Sergeant Fallon. Langahan bene, Mr. Kynoch's exhibit won
Judges.--Degs: Mosers. A. Gibson, H. in the Ennt. Daily, though not so large as could have of thin the Colony, and, probably, one and F. H. Dition. boon wighed
There was no question whatever that J. Gadge, G. W. Gogg, J. F. MacCarthy. Amongst
the unclassified cocks Mr. Mr. Dowbiggin's unnamed dog wag the
Poultry. Mr. J. P. MacCarthy: The band of the 18th Infantry | labour. E. V. M. I, de Sousa's Rhode Island bost of the Airsdalen. In spite of the Red was facile princeps. It had a good obvious signs of a recent voyage, it out discourand selections of music throughout dloop colour throughout, but required a pointed Mr. Peares's "Mikey, which the afternoon. Tos was supplied by
| Wiseman's Café, lituo suure sixo. The aqoonid bird awon in this class last year,
Defendant, who was going aboard the.
For luggago Was Basrobed, and the opium was found contented underneath the lining of the box
Mr. Orms imposed a fine of 1000, with the alternative of four months' bard
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