"HONGKONG GYMKHANÄ
CLUB.
AN ENJOYABLE MEETING. CLOSE FINISHES
It would have been impossible to have
THE HONGRỒNG. DAILY PRESE - MONDAY, NOVEMBER
straight, closely followed by Wee Mouse and Burning Daylight Wee Mouse drop- ped back Immediately and Cranby shot up into second place. The whips were going Hard at the distance where Mr. Johnstone left the mails and came up on even terms stride and passed the post with two lengths to spare. Three lengths separated second and third. ::
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB
GOLF
JASPAR CLARK OUF COMPETITION,
The competition for the Cup presented to Mr. Jaspar Clark, who fell gallantly in the the Royal Hongkong Golf Club by the late
(a) war, took place at Fanling yesterday over
selected #"more suitable day for a race with Sepand. He continued to gain every in the formedon and, were followed by a
meeting than Saturday. The sun shone brightly, but it was not hot, and a cool breeze blew down the valley. The attend, ance was large and the interest in each event was keen. The rack was in Bne condition, but it did not attract anything like a fair proportion of the horses nomi. nated, to the post.
boles medal play.
ROWING AND SAILING RACES. The Victoria Recreation Club held their Rowing and Sailing Races yesterday. The heats in the Scratch Fours were rowed off dragon race Tiffin was served in the the Old Course, the conditions being 36 Club Gymnasium for a large number of
Major Bagnall was first. His score, in the members of the club and their friends. the morning was 81 and in the aftere Cash Sweep First HearB. J. de H. Moore's and noon 88.
S. Berg's Crew Winners, S. Berg's Ticket No. 546, 92.087-10 Crew
Second Heat.-A. H. Carroll's and H. Dryer's crew. Winners, A. H. Carroll's
ew. H. Dryer was compelled to aban-SHANGHAI GULF CHAMPIONSHIP. don the race through his slide carrying The Championship of the Shanghai Golf WACHT-EEN BITJE RACE.-Three: fur-way alter leading up to the mile post. Chub at Kiangwar, has been won, for a
Time: 1min. 59 3-5secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $7.50 .1, 5.80. 6.90
235 590.60 7.20:
850, 293.20 Unplaced ponies $20 each: 161, 463,
Taken all round, it was a day for favour-555, 66... ites as the winning dividends seldom
exceeded odds-of one and a half to one, The Hon. Mr. Johnstone was successful in three events it might be said four, since he came lest in one race which pre- "vided a prize for the owner of mail-ender; but a penalty for the rider. From the -point of view of horsemanship Mr. Joha- stone and Mr. Seth and Mr. Soares were in a class by themselves, showing a much better judgment of speed, and picking their positions with a certainty that gave them a very great advantage over their competitors.
The last race-a handicap over one and a quarter miles-was the event of the day and was won by Mr. Johnstone on Light ing by a shart head, from Mr. Soares on Pawnshop," after a fine tussel in the straight. In the Gymkhana States Slan, with Mr. Johnson up, scored a victory over Spotted Sand with Mr. Soares in the saddle, and now wins the Cup.
The times for all events were a little faster than at the previous meeting, pos- sibly because the going was better on this His Excellency the Governor
occasion.
longs for China ponies. Prizes for 1st. 2nd and 3rd Jockeys past the Post $50, $35 and $20 respectively. Owner of first pony is fined $10. Owner of last pony gets prize $50. Rider of last pony is fined $10. Riders draw for momts, but no owner is to ride his own pony, and it he draws it he must exchange it for another 10 be decided by a feather draw. No whips. or spurs allowed. Fines go to Gymk- hana Clus. Pari-mutuel pays on first three places as usual. No restriction as to weight, but. riders must take out: number cloths as usual. * Mr. Johnstone's Griffin No. 3 Mr. Sargeant's Winterlight Mr. Doyic's Target.
The Committee agreed that he should row
in the final.
Mr. T. W. Hill was second, with the scores of 90 and 81.
third time, by Mr. J. B. Ferrier. His [opponent in the finals, Colonel Marr Dragon Boat Race.-K.C.C. and Johnson, the new commandant of the V.R.C. An easy win for the V.R.C. Shanghai Volunteer Corps, was besten 9
Mosquito Yacht Race-Seven yachts up and 7. to play,
An account of the match sys--On crossed the line after the firing of the starting gun at 3.95 p.m. Course, Cum paper, it would seem that the Colonel was very soundly thrashed, but the reverse was Rock Buoy Starboard and Homerenity the case for it was a very well 1 No. 6 Dan (Mr. H. Dryer Time, fought contest with the possibility all the
4-45.
way of a really tight finish Is was the old story of being beaten on the greens. In driving and with the irons, the loser was equally as good as Mr. Ferrier, frequently better, but he had a sadly off day for put. to noting, whereas the winner held steadily
it. If only the Colonel could have steadied himself at this all important stroke, it Final Scratch Fours-Won by Tastle would have been a vastly different story. 31 Soares (stroke), S. Berg. No. 3
In the morning round the scores were: (Cast.). A. E. Thompson No. 2, Ferrier 78; Johnson 65. In the afternoon Hyndman, No. 1. G. R. Razarett (Cox) the respective scores were 76 and 24.
Other starters were Mr. Bartholomew's Geordie. Jac. Mr. Bek Irving's Chimnes, Mr. Cox's Red Cost, Mr. Dodington's Murphy. Mr. Henderson's Black Coat, Mr. Beavan's Bay Rum, Major Lew's Turf King. Mr. Martinho's Buck Up, Mr. Nemazee's Supper Dance, M. Samut's Tonic, Major Timmis Carlisle. Mr. Blank's Rab.
on
2 No. 2. Bo (Mr. S. Berg) Time,
4-47-15.00
3 No. 4 Jinks (Mr. C. Olsen) time.
7.
4-51-2.
No. 3, No. 1, No. 5 and No. times taken.
pleased to see the K.C.C. among them and he hoped to see them again at the next meeting.
FOR THE ORPHANS. BAZAAR AT THE ITALIAN CONVENT.
gay and
The Italian Content presented a animated appearance on Saturday when the in the presence of a large gathering annual bazaar was opened by Lady Stubbe, The good work that the Sisters of Mercy are performing among the orphaned children of Hongkong and districts is known to all, even those whose acquaint ance with the Colony is small, and it needs. to recapitulation. That such a charitable institution is deserving of support, was the consideration that induced a large number of residents to patronise the bazaar en Saturday and visitors were away well Batisfied with the dainty articles they got
2. "Shamrock H. Dryer Capt. (stroke). 1. Winsker. No. 3. T. Morgensen, No. 2. C. Blake, No. 1. H. S. Silva (Cox).
3. Rose A. H. Carroll, (stroke, capt.). H. J. Silva, No. 3. A. H. Carvalho, No. 2, L. M. Franco, No. 1, F. P. Lanfestey was present.
During the afternoon the band of the
(Cox). Wiltshire Regiment played lively selec- At the start Tonic was the first to. show
After the races, Mr. A. McKirdy said Bup tions and, everyone enjoyed himself.
the rails closely followed by The officials of the meeting were :-
Carlisle, Turf King Winterlight and the meeting reminded him of the old days. Patrons:H.E. Sir R. E. Stubbs, Griffin No. 3, with the field, bunched be. The interest, evinced in rowing was respon. K.C.M.G.. HE. Vice-Admiral Sir A. L.hind. In this order the straight was sible for the good day's sport: He was Duff, R.C.B. H.E. Major-General F. reached. At the distance Target closed Ventris. C.B. Commodore W. Bowden, with Griffin No. 3, who was close Smith.... C. B. E.“
| handy, and Winterlight, on even terins Committee:-The Stewards of the with the leaders on the inside. Carlisle, Hongkong Jockey Club (ex-officio), the Turf King and Tonic fell back into the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone, Mr. G. Cruck at the half distance and Winterlight Moxon, Mr. C. H. Blason, Mr. D. E. showed out by a half length from Target Clark Mr. L. N. Leefe, Major Timmis with Griffin No. 3 the most prominent of and Mr. R. J. Paterson, Colonel I. R. the bunch behind. A few lengths from Wyndham (Judge), Mr. D. E. Clark, bome Griffin No. 3 made a game effort and Mr. 1. Johnston acted as umpire, Mr.in exchange for their money (Assistant Judge). Dr. C. Forsyth (In drawing us on the leaders went to the A. A. Alves and Mr. R. G. Witchell as charge of the Scale), Mr. GK. Hall front and won by about half a length starters, and Mr. A. McKirdy as Judge. Brutton (1st Starter), Mr. H. C. B. Way Second and third were close together. (2nd Starter), Mr. L. N. Leele and Mr. Mr. Johnstone's mount finished last. CRI. Paterson (Paddock), Mr. M. 'S. Time: 46 seconds.
Sassoon (Time-keeper).
Pari-mutuel. Winner: $36.70
RESULTS.
The results of the events were as follows:---
INDIVIDUAL, TENT" PEGGING.—Prizes pre- sented by the Club for first, second and third....
Major Timinis
Brig-General. Macnaghten
Mr. R. M. P. Benven
Mr. C. Sergeaunt
Mr. H. Seth
Mr. J. Bell Irving
Major Law...
Pari-mutuel
Winner. $22.40
8.60
7.30 18.40
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
332, $1,188.80
179,.. 339.60 149.109.80 Unplaced ponies 920 each. Nos. 244, 312 265, 231, 4, and 161. GYMKHANA STAKES. One mile.-Value $250; 2nd prize $125; 3rd prize $75. Hon. Mr. J. Johnstone's Slam, 161
lbs., with 15 lbs. penalty
(Mr. Johnstone) Mr. Soares Spotted Sand, 159 lbs.,
including 13 lbs. penalty.
(Mr. Soares)
Mr. G. C. Moxon's Loaza, 146 lbs.
19.40 23 10.40
Mr. R. C. Witchell, the hon. secretary, thanked all the donors of prizes and asked Mrs. R. Carroll to give away the prizes. At the conclusion of the prize-giving three cheers for Mrs. Carroll and the ladies were called.
When the field came together Why Not Cash Sweep.
was showing in front galloping easily Ticket No., At the turn Supper Dance shoved up with 510, $2,125:20 Brutus and Cranby on his quarters. At 810607.20 the distance the position were unchanged, 15,80
488, 503.60 but at the half distance Ringwood on the Unplaced ponies $20 each: 843, 633,reils challenged the leaders and was fol- 316, 201, 303, 372, 70, 665, 177, 467, lowed in his move up by Black Coat and 118, 632
Moonshine. Why Not maintained his lead HALF MILE RACE. For ponies who have but the third division reached Bruns at never won a race. First $150; 2nd the half distance. Pott lifted his mount $75: 3rd $50. Handicap for inches.
with the whip but could not reach the leader, while Seth on Moonshine was un- Mr. Saint's St. Anthony, 155 lbs.,
able to get beyond the girth of Brunus (Mr. Doyle) 1
before the post was passed. Ringwood Dr. Forsyth's Leighton, 158 lbs.
was fourth and Geordie Mac fifth. (Mr. Gibson)
Pari-mutuel
Cash Sweep: -Ticket No..
Mr. Bell Irving's Griffin No. 0, 160.
lbs, including 5 lbs. penalty
(Mr. Bell living)
Mr. P. A. Cox's Red Coat. 157 lbs..
including 5 lbs. penalty.
·2
3, 7.60
Winner: $8.50.
3
MANI, FL 9:30
2, 15.40
PT (Mr. Cox)
0
0
Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak's Grey Bird, 157 lbs., including 5 lbs. penalty (Mr. Batholomew)
Though there were 15 nominations only
In addition to the usual. fancy goods in which were displayed fancy goods,
apparel and a miscellaneous collec tion of articles ranging from a pincushion. to dresses, there were tires attractions for the children streets stall, a shooting star device and may pole dancing. All the stalls were warewell patronised indeed, and a brac izida, wis carried on. An orchestra we in Attendance and discoursed a lively. selection of music.
FULL COURT.
IBEFORE THEIR HONOURS THE ACTING
"CHIEF JUSTICE (MR. H. H... ▼ GOMPERTZ) AND MR. JUSTICE WOOD.]
APPEAL TO PRIVY COUNCIL.
Their Honours granted the Hung Hin 44, $2,216.40.Steamship Co. leave to appeal to the 263,-663:40 Privy Council from the judgment in the 81316.70matter of the Tai Sun Insurance and Unplaced ponies $20 each: 66, 220, Banking Co, Ltd., and the question of the 685, 681 124, 350, 331, 281 insurance of the profits of the
Steamer ONE AND A QUARTER MILES HANDICAP - Laeries.
First prize $200 second $100 and third $50, 4,
five ponies went to the post. The starter Hon. Mr. 1. Johnstone's Lighting 156 had a good deal of trouble before he sent is...........(Mr. Johnstone)
them away. Leighton at the start secured Mr. Ferndud's Pawnshop, 148 lbs.
a good position in front on the rails bes
fore the field got going with Red Coat in Mr. Soares Siamese Cat, 160 lbs: second position ollowed by St. Anthony-
(Mr. Soares)
(Mr. Seth)
3
Mr. Cox)
o
(Mr. Moxon) 3 and Griffit No. u, but before the rock was Mr. Johnstone's Alexander, 158 lbs. The ponies got away well altogether reached Grey Bird moved up on the out-
and raced with Mr. Soares slightly in side and St. Anthony, who was in third Mr. Nemazee's Sepand, 143 lbs. the lead all the way until they entered position, went to the front. The field
Time: 2min, 6secs. N -Pari-mutuel.
Place
12.10
Winner: $10.30.
Hon. Mr. Johnstone's Burning Day-
16:00′′.
11.00
257
444,
The Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C. instructed by Mr. Turner, appeared for the appellants and Mr. Potter for the respondent
In the facts as originally stated it ad- rears that the Steamship Co. insured the profits of the Laertes, which was wrecked in the Straits of Malacca, for $20,000, but the Insurance Co., before paying the claim, insisted upon having details of the croft carned during the period for which
Mr. Bell Irving) o the steamer was insured. The Chic!
باش پرین
WEDDING AT NANKING.
- MOLLAND—IVANOFF.
the straight. Here his lead was challeng: settled down and there was no alteration The ponies were uneasy at the post Justice Sir Wm. Rees-Davies, had held ed by Mr. Johnstone who quickly took in the positions. Approaching the home and bad to be brought back from raise that the particulars asked for should be command. The dappled pony stood up turn St. Anthony further increased his start. When they came to the line again furnished. The steamship Co. appealed to it well but was unable to keep stride lead and turned the corner first Grey Pawnshop was on the move and got to the Full Court which upheld the deck- with his smaller opponent. At the hall Bird ran out wide at the turn and Leighton Bying start that put him on the rails four sion of the Chief Justice. distance Mr. Johnstone was three quarters care through into second place with lengis ahead of the field which was bunch- of a length in front. He made the full Griffin No. 6 on his girth. St. Anthony cd. Pawnshop led into the straight for length in the last few strides. Mr. Moxon drew still further ahead at the distance the first time setting a very slow pace
was about four lengths away third
and at the half distance was five lengths and continued to lead first time past the in front. A Ane tussle, was fought out bost, Johnstone on Lighting was a handy Cash Sweep. from the half distance onwards between second on the rails, two lengths behind, Ticket No. Leighton and Griffin No. 6, but Leighton, followed closely by Alexander, and Nanking was fie scene of an exceed- 155: $2,944:40 having a slight advantage in stride. Siamese Cat Sepand was last At the ingly pretty wedding," on Monday" the 122, 598.40 managed to get home into second place by bottom turn Lighting moved up on to 22nd November at 8. p.m., when Miss 276,299.2014 neck. The field finished two lengths Pawnshop's quarters, but the positions Tatiana Ivanoff, younger daughter of ONCE ROUND HANDICAR-For ponies who away.
were otherwise unchanged. Opposite the General and Madame Ivanoff, was married have not won a race longer than three Time: 57 2-7secs.
stand Alexander challenged Lighting for to "Captain C. E. Molland of the Postal quarters of a mile at Gymkhando this Pari-mutuel.
Cash Sweep
second place and Pawnshop drew still Service, Nanking. season Value $150 2nd prize $75: Winner: $7:70
Ticket No
Farther in the lead. The field closed up The wedding was held in the Da Shih "3rd $50.4.
on the second division at the Rock and Chaio Church, which was beautifully: de- 472, $2,263.20 Siamese Cat drew up. imo second place corated with white chrysanthemums and
647:20 325.00 beside Alexander and Lighting who were bomboo. The two sisters of the bride- Tast overhauling Pawnshop, Coming groom. Mrs. Paul Jernigan and Mrs. 720 and round the top Pawnshop, however, in Neville Merritt, were both married in
creased his lead a little and led into the this churchl. MARTIN MADA straight from Lighting, Siamese Cat The bride wore an exquisite gown of Alexander, and: Separd. Alexander ran white satin, with court train, veil and our at the fun and lost a lot of ground, carried a shower bouquet of tuberOSES and Johnstone, leaving the rails, took the and carnations. She was attended by More (Mr. Seth) 0. p. C.Pott's Brutus, 15 yards
(Mr. Cox)1 centre of the field, followed on the inside Miss Eleanor Blackstone as bridesmaid, Mr Bell Irving's Wee Mouse,
by Siamese Car. At the distance the and her sister, Madame Boris Issaieff, as (Mr. Bell Irving)0 Mr. Seth's Moonshine, 5 yards
(Mr. Pott) 2 riders were working hard at their mounts matron of honour. The bride was given
and Johnstone and Soares were on very sway by her father.
Y Brig-General Managhten's Yprés (hate!
Spaghetti). 155 lbs.
f), F(Mr. Seth) 3 close terms-Pawnshop had about a half The ceremony was performed by the Mr. Johnson's Brown Paper, 10 yardsa length the better of it. At the half dis Rey John Magee. After the blessing As (Brig. Gen. Macraghten) 0
(Mr. Johnson) Otenco Lighting drow level with Pawnshop was pronounced the beautiful hymn “Oh The start was a good one... Wee Mouse Mr. Blank'e Cranby, 10 yards
and they see sawed past the post. Lighting Perfect Love was sung by a quartette. (Mr. Gibson)" "O genhing home by half a head after a While the happy couple waited to re- the rails in third position. Cranby was Mr. Bell Irving's Ringwood, 35 yards splendid race: Siamese Cat was two celve the congratulations of their friends
(Mr. Bell Irving) o lengthy way third; Alexander-4th, und before leaving the church; - « solo “Bo
Sepand last.
cause was sung by Mr Treeman Vol) (Mr. Barton): 0 Time 2min, 55ṣecs, fr
by returned to the home Pari-mutuel,
Cash Sweep of Mrs. Moland, the bridegroom's yards. Mr. Bartholomew) 0 Winner: $8.30.
Ticket No:24 mother, for supper after which the B210:00. ~285) $2,699:90| bridal couple left on their honeymoon, yarde
(Mr. Nemazee) 0 27.40
1522 7771:40) which will be spent in Amoy with the 249. 385.70 bridegroom's brother, the only theent 4Continued wå fæet of next column:
1. Unplaced spomes 520, 615 and 44.21 member of the Isality;
light, 160 lbs...(Mr. Johnstone). 1 Mr. Tower's Pantie (Fate, Dunmore
Dahlia),145 lbs. Mr. Scares) 2184 Mr. Blank's Cranby, 145 lbs.ml/
(Mr. Doyle):3
Mr. Nemarce's Sepand 150 lbs.
(Mr. Nemazee) 0
Mr. Seth's Canon, 145 lbs.
got out in front and Burning Daylight took
Unplaced ponies $20 each
DISTANCE HANDICAP. About half a mile
third prize $40. First prize $100, Second prize $60
Mr. Cox's Why Not. 40 yards
mext, closely attended by Cannon, Sepand ----
and Ypres, Wee Mouse made the run Mr. Henderson's Black Coat, 45 yards ning up the back with the others bunched
bends At the Rock Fee Mouse still Mr. Bartholomew's Geordie Mac, 55 -held command; but, as the pace slacken.
ed Sepand slipped up into second place. Mr. Nemazce's Supper Dance 15 Burning Daylight, who we going strong. held the third place on the rails Sepand
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