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JUNE 9TH, 1919.
The pantes got well away. When they passed the post for the Brst time Red Ensign was leading, with Pink Eye a length behind and the other two running together in third place. This order was maintained till the incline, when Malcolm made an effort to improve its position, Red Ensign led in the bend, in which the fold closed up. About this time Pink Eye dropped back, and Doyle cleverly piloted Eis mount, hugging the rails, into ezond place: When Red Ensign get into the straight Rochester was only halt a length behind, and tar a while it seemed Red if the Doyle pony would win. Ensign was going too will to be caught. and, ingreasing its lead, won easily by two lengths, Pink Eye finished & lengths behind Rochester.
Time: mins. 101-3ses. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $10.60
Unsh" Sweep.
Ticket No.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB", SATURDAY'S MEETING.
THE SUCCESS OF THIS JOHN PEEL" STARLE.
PATRONS.-H.E, the Officer Adroinistering! the liavernment (the Hon. Mr. Chadd Severn. C...); HE. Fier-Admiral Sir F. C. T. Tudor, K.C.M.G., C.B: HE. Major-General F. Ventris; and Commodore V. G. Gurner, R. Y COMMITTEE.--The Stewards of the Hong- kong Jockey Club (fri), the Han. Mr. John Johnstone, Mr D,, M. Ross, Mr. J. Gibb, Mr. G. C. Moxon, Major La Cassel, Mr. C. H. "Binzon, "Mr. J. H. Congdon. "Hon Treasurer,
Mr, W... Morrison; Hon. Secretary,"| Mr. II. B. L. Dowbiggin; Judge, Conupodore V, Ge Gurner, KN; Handicapper, Mr D. M. Ross;" In charge of the scale, Mr. J. Gibb; 1st Bicar. Class A.- One Round. Starter, Mr. P. M. Hodgson; Mr. John Peel's Lord Lorne, 180 lbs.
(Mr. Sedgwick) Starter, Mr. J. H. Congdon Timer. tiumphrey's Grey Mouse, 12 lbs. keeper, Mr. M. S. Sassoon,
(Mr. Doyle)
(Mr. Gegg) 3 (Mr. Sutton) Dusky gave some trouble to the starter but finally got into good position. Viola was leading at the start but was soon overtaken by Dusky who led from the three-quarter mile post till the rock, when it was again displaced by Viola down the incline. Lord Lorne, which had
than its chort by the time the bend been running strongly in good position third, now begun to forge ahead. Dusky was reached," and Lard Lorne ran abreast The other of Viola for a while before it took the
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A feature of the meeting of the Hong. kong Gymkhana Club at Happy Valley, on Saturday, was the success of the John Peel" stable, which obtained four wins and a place. Three of the wins were gained by new ponics Lord Lorne," "Red Ensign and Paper Money and those who were not aware of the training track were undoubtedly of the satisfactory showing of these ponies surprised at the convincing manner in which each won its rack. * John Perk winwagscured by Alexander, who was wisely put in for aave-furlong race. The pony has clearly indicated in the past that it, is a poor isber in a mile race, and the fact that it won Saturday, ou a sodden and Deavy course, in better time than tered by Morning Star." which won the same race at the previous Gymkhana on,
dry and fast entrse. Justus nient we made some time back that Alexander's forte was in a short rice.
1.
0.70
4.
0.10
94. 233.5 .197. 209.50* 192: 104.75,
Messrs. G. & G's Viola, 134 168. Mr. Gilpin's Dusky, 131 lbs.
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2.
TRADE REPORT.
EXPORTS.
LARD-The demand reported last week not yet been satisfied and to-day's are +1.30 and Priors for new tins "
at $40.50. The market for old tins “
likely to go higher.
3.
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GUILTY LEGALLY-NOT
MORALLY
CHINESE STUDENTS', ` LAPSE.
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The hearing of the "wase against two Chinese school-hoys, of St., Stephen's Colo legs, of stealing a tower-plant, from the Butanical Gardens and offering a bribe to gardener, was concluded at the Mingis Iracy, on Saturday
Mr. C. Bulmer Juhason appeared for the defence
The Arst defendant. in the Witnes--box, stated that he was in the Public Gardens
Re-We quste na follows:-- Siam Garden #14 (no stock). Sam Straight $1273 Siam Usual $11.50% Saigon Long-811.60. Saigon Round $10.83. Pakling White (new erop) $19.73. There is a very fair demand from the American and Cuban markets, but only arew small orders have been put through during the week, as the limits offered by buyers have, on the whole, been below setiers ideas of ruling values. According pot and was admiring the flowers when to the intest advices to hand from Santhe gardener, seized him by the back of Francisco, stocks of Calitornia" tancy and choice grades are exhausted, and the mills over there have only the lower qualities to offer.
Weun L-The closing rate is 39 per picul for goods packed in tins and cases. There is a fair enquiry.
TE 01 Business has been done at 323.50 per picul
at 89, No. 2 at PEANUT OIL-No. T 0828.30. Some enquiries have been re. reived. but no business of ary importance is recorded.
lend. Grey Mouse came out in the bend and when wetting into the straight was a good third. In the straight Viola dropped back gradually and the race was between Lord Lorny and firer Mons. The latter stopped trying just before the winning post was rented and Lord Lorne won a popola" race by six lengths. Viola was third. two lengths behind Grey Mouse
Tiamin.. 56 3-äsers Pi-mutuel.. Winner : $8.70
1.
6.50 11.50
Cash Sweep- Ticket No.
The attendee on Sat. surd somewhat owing to the threatening wen ther, and the ocasional drizzle the latter part of the afternoot did not im prove matters The going Was Very heavy, the course having several inches of water in places, and the riders were Lespattered with mud when taking the berids. The racing, however, was un usually keen, as may be seen from remparison of some of the times register- ed with those at the two previous GymkMr. Dowbiggin's Morning Star, 153 hans, when fine weather prevailed.
2200. $790.25 6. 297.50 114. 113,75 HANDICAM "Class B." Onge round.
Mr. Thomas, Bend Or, 147 lbs.
(Mr. Kramer) 1 John Peel's Burning Daylight, 154
lbs.............
(Mr. Gegg) Adams Rheostat, 143 lbs.
Mr.
(Mr. Adams)
(Ir Sutton)
(Mr. Sedgwick)
The genuine surprise of the day, was
Mr. Medico's. Cornhill. 133 lbs. - the win by "Judex (Sontes.up) in the half-mile handicap. Mr. Spurs has been Mr. Sontes' Judex, 147 lbs. improving in his riding and in
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in the straight and keeping there. Mr. Buxry's Excelsior. 144 lbs. Sedgwick, on Wedding Bells, did not expect opposition from that quarter, and Mr. Searcs certainly deserved the ap plause which greeted him when he rode into the paddock. The six persons who had backed him for a win were ench re- warded with a dividend of" #211.50- Malcolm's failure to carry off the
(M. Soarest o that race, he owed good judgment Mr. Nemazee's Jeyhoon. 144 lbs. in" getting
rails д pince on the
(Mr. Nemazce)
(Mr. Mody) 0 A good start. rails, was cleverly kept in that position Bend Or, who had the
Gymkhana Stakes was a source of great disappointment to many. Que fancies that the weight it carried told on it owing to the beary going. The Ladies' Nomination race provided much fan. Mr. Luens was the first to start back home, but his poty would not negotiate the hurdle. Mr. Soares, who finished second, was the lart to reach the dummies on the outward run. Mr. G. W. Gegg is to be congratulated on his success in winning on "Alexander, Red Ensign," and Paper Money." He has had bad luck of inte, and, consequently, his victo ries on Saturday must have given great pleasure to his friends.
The results were as follows:
THE RESULTS.
FIVE FURLONGS Race-Handicap. Mr. John Peel's Alexander, 162 lbs.
(Mr. Gegg) 1 Mr. Thomas' Read Or, 149 lbs,
(Mt. Sedgwick)" x Mr. St. George's Gentle Cat, 157 lbs.
(Mr. Sutton) Mr. Grimstone's Wedding Bells, 140
Jbo.......
(Mr. Doyle) of Mr. Buxey's Hector, 143 lba.
(Mr. Mody) Mr. Congden's Dun Duke, 146 lba.
in the confusion · soon fafter the start.
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SOYA BEAN OIL is quoted at $90. There aer amal stocks.
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with the second defeudant, on May 3rd. Ha saw a pretty, pot of flowers in the tera-house. He did not break the Howers or damage them, but merely took up the
his collar. and accused him of having stolen one of them, adding, that he would be severely punished for it. Witress, out of fear, then offered the man a ten-dollar note to let him go.
The accond defendant denied that he ran away and "was arrested after a chase. He corroborated the evidence of the first defendant.
The Rav. Mr. W. H. Hewitt, of St. Stephen's College, "deposed to the good character of both toys. The second de- tendant, he said. was one of the most
discipline amongst the offer boys. As luf reliable students he had in the College.
vitnesy often relied on him to maintain
the action of the first defendant in offer-
COCONUT OIL-There is a good demand at 894. but the market is bare of supplies, ANISEED OIL.-The closing price for 13
higher O1.There is a small steck, for per cent is $165 à large business has been done and the market is likely to go
CASSLA which the ofera are:-75-80 per cent ea. 8215 and 80-83 per cent. C. 8995. Deaters are holding out for higher prices ing a bribe to the gardener, he thought'
PLANCTS. There are hardly any sup-
that in his (the first defendant's) excite available.
Quotations: 90 per cent at 884, ment it was possible that he would have 98 per cent. at $83, 96 per cent. at 878 thought it a right and surrect thing to
business. Thore is
SAIGON
CASSIAA fair business has do.
Mr. Johnsba bere handed a letter to been done at prices ranging from 846 to
the Magistrate, explaining that it re- 85, the market closing firm with a decid
Lorted to the character on the defendants. ed upward tendency.
HOYEWARD FREIOSTS-Exporters are Mr. Lindsell: Any bearing on "the
It refers to the " snding considerable difficulty in securing case -Mr. Johnson:
room for shipments to the United defendants' character and Mr. Chapman Kingdom and. Continental ports. All (Acting Superintendent of the Botanical steamers up to the end of July are rand Forestry Department) has nu objec ported to be already booked, it is de
tion to your Worship reading it. youtly to be hoped that more tonnage will soon be available, as business with Europe is just beginning to revive, and it would be a great hardship to local firms if they ahould be prevented from doing anything with home markets owing to lack of ship
ping facilities.
DISTURBANCE AT THE ASTOR
GRILL, SHANGHAI,
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER.
F. W. Golding, a stenographer, was charged at H.M: Police Court, Shanghai, on May 31st, with attempting to murder E. Blass, of the Astor Grill. There was contrary to By-law No. 3 also a second charge of carrying a pistol.
Bend Or led from Flyford for about 300
It is stated that" on the previous even ing Golding and some friends went to the yards and then the Intter was displaced Astor Grill, for dinner, and while this by Burning Daylight, who made a very WAS being served an altercation arora good shawire indeed. Flyford ran in hetween them which led Mr. Blass to mak third place for a time til: Rheostat took Golding to leave the building. Upon the over that position near the half mile post. latter refusing, he was forcibly riected The rest of the race was in that order. | Golding is alleged to have returned some Bend Or was severely pressed in the bend, time inter, and when threatened with but finished very strongly indeed, two-ejection again, to have produced a teʻ lengths in front of Burning Daylight volver, which was subsequently discharg Bharat was four lengths behind the ed, a bullet passing through Mr. Blag' John Peel penz.
coat and shirt, above the abdomen, inflict ing to wound.
Time: 201ins, sees. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $28.10
1. 9.
9.30
760
OF
Mr. G. H. Wright a peared for the prosecution and MF. N. C Home defend.
•
4
('ash Sweep.
Ticket No.
4. #814.50
Au
p0, 232.80
60 116.40
3... 40.30% LADIES' NOMINATION-Victoria Cross
Competition.
$1
1st- Mr. Moxon, nominated by
Miss Moxon. end-Mr. Soares, nominated by
"Mrs. A. M. L. Soares. 3rd-Mr. Leitch, nominated by
Miss D. Rodger. Also competed :-Mr. Congdon, nomina ted by Mrs. Congdon, Mr. Doyle, nami- nated by "Mrs. Cassidy and Mir. H. W. Lucas, nominated by Mrs. Williamson.
Pari-mutuel..
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
Winner: $39.60
1. 10.40
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#, み
12.20 11.20
158. 8785.40
22, 224.40 182. 112.20
Accused was remanded on bail of two British securities in the sum of $2,500 until Wednesday next.
ST. JOHN AMBULANOE BRIGADE.
HONGKONG AND CHINA DISTRICT (1.)-APPOINTMENT. - MT. По Leung, Divisional Sunerintendent. Vio toria Division, is appointed to act as Corp Superintendent until fur- ther notice (2.)-FOLYOAK ATTENDANCE CUF.-The Holyoak Attendance Cup has been awarded for 1918 to the No. 4 V.A.D. (Queen's College Division),
(Bianed) E. RALPHS. A. Arst. Commissioner). Hongkong. June 7th, 1910.
(Mr. Thompson) 0 HALF MILE RACE Mr. Boarea' Lovejoy, 145 lb
Mr. Eontes Judex, 144 lbs. ---(Mr. Soarca)
(Mr. Bourea) 1|HANDICAP. One and a quarter miles. The ponies got away to a straggly Mr. Grimstone a Wedding Bells, 155
| Mr. John Peel's Paper Money, 160 ĺbe. start, with Alexander and Bend Or so
(Mr. Sedgwick) 2
(Mr. Gegg) 1 advantageously placed that it was plain #fesora G. & G's. Second Fiddle, 144
Mr.--Gilpin's Dusky,-151-lbs. they would not be caught - Gentle Unf Iba........... (Mr. Doyle) 5
(Mr. Doyle) 2 and Wedding Bells ran together in second Mr. St. Georges Gentle Cat. 155 lbs.
Mr. Soares' Lovejoy, 144 lbs, place for most of the race while Dun
(Mr. Gegg) 0
(Mr. Soares) 3 Duke made a vain bút strengas attempt Mr. Basto's Victory Star, 152 lbs.
Mr. Dynasty's Vivat, 150 lbs, to make up the six length or so it had ke
(Mr. Sutton) 0]
(Mr. Button) lost. Bend Or led in the bend and show Mr. Euxcy's Hector, 144 lbs, q
Mr. Jay Pee's Eaton Boy, 148 lbs. ed the way into the straight, hat
(Mr. Mody) 0
(Mr. Sedgwick) 0 Alexander gradually forged ahead in the Mr. Jay Pee's Aidlog II., 156 Ibi. *
Mr. Adam's Rheostat, 142 lbs, straight. The finish was exciting, first
(Mr. Lucas) 0
(Mr. Adams) one pony and then the other secraing to lend. Gegg on Alexander made a rush inst at the post and caught the judge's eye by a short head. Gentle Cat was a poor third, thros lengths behind Bend Or.
Time: 1min. 18 4.58eca Pari-mutuel.
Crab Sweep Ticket No.
Winner: $13,40
1.
6.10
EN
2
8.40"
8.40
"GYMKHANA STAKES.
-950, $523.25 371, 149.50 +42, 7475
Mr. John Peel's Red "Ensign, 165 Jbs.
(Mr. Gegg) 1 Mr. Doyle's Rochester, 146 lbs. -
(Mr. Doyle). Mr Boss Pink Eye, 151 lhs.
(Mr. Sedgwick) a Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 181 Tha
(Mr. Button)
A very good ́race indeed Wedding Dosky and Paper Money got the best of Bella. Second Fiddle and Victory Star a fair start and when the Judge's box got advantageously placed. and it seemed was passed for the first time the order if the race was all between them. Wed-was Paner Menev, Dunky Rheostat. ding Bells led the way into the straight, Faton Boy, Lovejoy and Vivat. The went. Second Fiddle just behind. In the leaders improved their position as the straight, however, a surprise took place. race progressed, and at the rock were Wedding Bells seemed to be winning leading the field by six length. In the easily, Sedgwick keeping himself busy in hend Eaton Boy and Lovejoy came up a taying in front of Doyle's mount. hit. Paper Money showed the way into Benres, riding Judex came in with the straight and, finishing magnificently, rush on the rails, quite unseen by Beds won an ellent race by four lengths wick. The Soares pony won a splendid Lovejoy W brought out by Soares very race by & length from Wedding Bells
nicely down the straight, and finished Time: 1min. 43-5seca.
third, only's length behind Dusky. Fari-mutuel.
Time mine. Bäsees, and Winner: #21140.
Pari-mutuel
Cash Sweep. Winner,, 9.60
Ticket No. 6.50
238, $900.15 70. 582.80 17, 141.45
Cash Rweep. Ticket No.
259, $829.30
1.
30.00
2,
8,50
190, 235.00
3,..
9.00.
*230, 177.50
2. .11.00
Find et foot of next volumm.)
13.50
Mr. Johnson ther pointed out that, as regards the first defendant, the whole of the evidence amounted to his holding
Bower. He did not pluck it, or, in any way, damage it. Both his clients. had given straightforward evidence, and both denied having interfered with the flowers.
Mr. Lindsell: I am not satisfied with the evidance brought forward in support of the charge of larceny rgainst the first defendant.
Mr. Johnson The bulk of the gar- dener'à evidence is against the first de fendant, and the evidence against the second defendant is much less."
Mr. Lindsell: I anr satisfied that the second defendant did pull the flowers. It is not quite larceny. Legally, it is but not morally (To Sergt. Earner): · You are not making for heavy punishment ?
Sergt. Earner replied that a nominal fine would do.
The Magistrate Bined the first defend- not $10 for offering bribe. A similar fine was imposed on the second defendant for larceny. The Magistracy ordered the ten dollars, offered to the gardener ne n bribe to go to the poor-box.
PASSAGES FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT'S
15
SCHEME.
It is notified in, the Government Gazette that the Imperial Government is prepar- ed, in cases of proved hardship, to grant free passages to England for the widows and orphans of reservists who were re- called from abroad on mobilisation, and who have died while serving during the
War.
A free passage will be granted only if the wife had emigrated within three years of her busband's death, though the Treasury will be prepared to allow, ex- ceptionally, free passages in the case of tropical Colonica in cases of emigration over three years before the husband's death. Free passages for children, will be granted on'y in cases where their mother is returning to England, or where they are orphans.
Application should be made in writing to the Colonial Secretary.
BANK RETURNS FOR MAY
The returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of specia in reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended May 21st, 1919, as certified by the managers of the respective banks are as follows:
Banks.
Вресів
10
Averago Amount ..Rezerva
Chartered Bank of „India, Austrália
and China 8,763,200 5,000,000* Hongkong and
'Shanghai Bank- Corporation 20,671,€4517,003,000.. Mercantile Bank of
India, Ltd. 1,155,511, 650,000†
Total
........................ 128,593,386 #22,650,000 *Sterling: Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £340cc0. t-Securities with the Crown Agents #:95,000
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