CORRESPONDENCE THE A.D.C.
[TÓ JAR BDITOR OF THE HONGKONO DAILY. PARSA."]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16cm. 1938.
SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA.
A DAY OF SURPRISE DIVIDENDS.
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Patron-His Excellency Sir R. E. Stubbs,
K.C.M.G. Honorary Stewards.-H.E. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., HE. Vice Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, K.0.B.. H.E. Major General Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G., C.B. D.S.O., Commodore H. E. Grace, R.N. tward..-The Hon Sir C. Faul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.. Lieut. Col. G. K. Hall Brutton, Mr. R. 3. Dyer, Mr. H. P. White, the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Sir Wm. Bees Daries, Mr. D. G. M.. Bernard, Mr.". E. Clark. Clerk of the Coure-Mr. H. Birkett, Secretary,--MF, F. J. Chapunan. fiymkhana Oficials-Mr. C. H. Blason.
Mr. C. C. Boyd, Mr. D. E. Clark, "Capt. E. C. Cross, Dr.-C. Forsyth, Mr. M. T. Johnson and Mr. F.
The following are the results:- FIVE FURLONGS RACE For ponios that have run in any race
including Polo Scurries-but never! won. Subscription grifies any season allowed 7 lbs. Jockeys who have never won a race allowed & lbs. 1st
prize, $2001 2nd prize, $125; 3rd prize, $73.
Messrs. Albert and "Arnald's Dandy
1
Kid, 155 lbs......Mr. Romedios) H.E. Sir Edward Stubbi The Don. 148 lbs. (Mr. Gibson) Mr. Nemazce's Fesenjan, 143 the Capt. C. S. Fisher's Sherwood Laul (Capt. Spinks) (late Enamelled Tile), 153 lbs,...
(Mr. Davis) O Mr. Dyer's unmore, 152 lbs.
(Mr. Maschun) 0 neck between second
Time: min. 20sees. Won by a head; and third.
Pari-mutuel.
Mr. The criticisms anent the present A.F,C', production of "I leave it to you " have geterally been so kindly worded that it
cannot but inspire renewed energy among the cast and make them the next performance. leven, better ab
There are one or two things, however, which the critics do not seem to recog uire when they sarcastically assert their surprise that the A.1.C. is still alive. say "sarcastically" because to me the pemarks appeared to be aimed at the antienen who are intimately connected with the A.1.C. and whom the Press -evidently consider" responsible for the, failure to command the histrionic ability in the Colony, It is, perhaps, well that the general public should understand than the work connected with the pro- doction of a play is no sinceure; ia-In Charge of the Scales.-Nr. R. M. Dyer, 97. deed, it is the exact antithesis, necessitat ing hours of labour and thought daily for many weeks. In Mr. Sinclair we have a producer of wonderful ability and originality, and to his efforts, of course, we are indebted for all the recent pro ductions of the A.D.C. is not, how ever, my desire in eulogise the ability of the A.D.C. producer, but rather to bring to general notice the apathy of those who aim to be able to act.
Sutton.
Judge-Major-General Sir John Fowler,
K.C.M.G., C.R., `D.S.O. Assistant Judge.-Capt. E: C. Cross,
and Mr. F. Sulton. Starter.-Mr. P. A. Cox,
Winner: 890.4
#1,
11.10
2,
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0.00
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
CLASS HANDICAP: "B" CLASS:
Turre Quarter Mur Rack - For China Ponies. 1st prize. $100; 2nd
prize, $130; 3rd priza, $100. Mr. John Peel's West River, 157 ba.
(Mr. Matcham) 1 Mr. L. Nelson's Apache Scout (lato
The Dark Bird), 155 lbs.,
(Mr. L. Nelson) ? Mr. Seth's Knockuh Leg, 153 lbs.
(Mr. Seth) 3 Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak's Jaybird,
130 lbs
(Mr. Sewell) 0 Mr. Dynasty's Norwood (late Robbie
Dog), 15 lbs, .............. (Mr. Brown) 0 H.E. Sir Edward Stubbs' The Dun
150 lbs.
(Mr. Gibson) .0 Capt. & G. Spinks' Delight Dahlia,
151 lbs.
(Capt, Spinks) -0 Mr. Dyes Kilmarnock, 156 lbs.
(Mr. Bartholomew). D Dr. C. Forsyth's Neston, 146 lbs. Mr. A. W. Roza's Aloha. 142 Ebs.
Time: 1min. 30secs;
711 $1.109.10 124. 14.5.
342.00 171.50
Won by a head second and third.
Pari-mutuel.
Unplaced ponies (#20 each): Nos. 47 Winner: $13.60
CLASS HANDICAP: "Ä”
(Mr. Davis) O
(Mr. Roza) 0
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lengths between
Cash Sweep.
Ticket. No.
ENGLISH CONFECTIONERY.
CADBURY'S CHOCOLATES.
King George.. lb. tins 1.00, 1 lb. ti
Imperial
Bournville Nut
Melcato
Tropical Assorted
Bournville Chocolate Biscuits
.13
Soverign Selection
tins 1.85
1.00, **
1.85
.80,
1.50
.90,
33
1.50
.85,
1.50
1.50
Cadbury
2.00
CREAMS, FONDANTS, Etc.
L
5.90
311, 31.950,10
per lb. 1.50
CLASS:
2
3,
-92.10 7.70
477. Unplaced ponies ($20 each); Nos. 183,
829.60 264.30
Assorted Creams
1.50
Snowdrop Mixture
1.50
Peppermint Fondants
1.00
Marzipan Coffee Mixture..
1.30
Melba Peach Creams
.80
Mixed Fondants"
1.00
Strawberry Creams.
80
per drum 80
.80
per tin
.50
Tunes QUARTER MILE RACE,
Second "Starter.-Mr. W. D. Fiddes Wil For China Ponies. tat prize, $300, 2ug79, 331, 379, 495, 29, 263.401.
prize, $130: 3rd prize, 100. Mr. Adams' Scauperdale, 139 lbs.
ONE MILE RACE,
l'addock-Dr. C. Forsyth.
Handicappers.—Mr. F. Sutton and Mr
M. T. Johnson.
Timekeeper-Mr. M. S. Suasoon.
The
(late Waterloo), 160 lbs.
classes.
(Mr. H. Seth) 1 For all. China ponies that have run in Mr. Hector Sassoon's Borann Warrior
Hongkong and 'not won', an official race bere since 1st January, 1992, (Mr. G. E. Gibson) uther than a race confined to Hong- Mr. L. Nelson's Cherokee Scout (late
kong subscription griffins, both Beating), 151 lbs. (Mr. L. Nelson).
Winners at this meeting Mr. Dyer's Strathfarrar, 160 lbs.
Weight for inches as per scale. Jockeys who have never won n race allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee 35. 1st prize, $300; 2nd prize, *150; 3rd price, $100.
(Mr. Matcham) u Capt. E. G. Spinks Lighting, 153 lbs (Capt. Spinks)
(Dr. Lyon-Brown)
barred.
The Hongkong "Jockey Club held their It is noticeable that when no perfor. mance of the AD. is in view there are fourth Gymkhann on Saturday at Happy many gentlemen who assert their ability Valley in perfect weather. There, was and are extremely anxious to take part
“large nitendance of spectators includ-¦ in anything, yet immediately any suggestion of producing a play, oiling many ladies. Amongst those pre. Mr. Dynasty's. The Dunlin 152 lbs. whatever natine, is made most of these
Mr. Hector Sessoon's Roman Warrior promising Helpers take refuge behind were: HE, the Officer Administer Mr. L. Nelson's Kickapoo Scout (late...
(late Waterloo), 155 lbs. busy offices or recreation clabsing the Government (the Hon. Mr. Claud | Golden Elf), 159 E.
(7. G. H: Gibson). 1 from which they cannot spare the time Severn, C.M.G.), Mrs. Severn and Mr. Duds' Pickpocket. 147 lbs.
(Mr. Davis) D:. F. Forsyth's Hurry-up, 155 lbs. necessary to enable them to show their
(Mr. Zellesky) ability (ir). What then can be done party from Government House.
(Mr. J. M. Remedios) Capt. E. G. Spinks Lighting, 155 lbs. except to fall back on the old horses," members of the Manila Poko team, at Time: min. 34.4-osces..
(Capt. Spinks) # who have seemed to be the mainstay of present in Hongkong, were also present between second and third.
Won by a length-and-a-half; a length Mr. A. A. Alves' Holbeach, 149 lbs. A.D.C. productions recently! The ability The courte was dry and the ponies
(Mr. Remedios) 0 of these is unquestionable, but it seems T
Pari-mutuel. S
Cash Sweep.
Mfr. Dynasty's Inmellan (Inte Lenjan). such a pity that the younger generations raised the dlust as they raced by Winner: $32.50
Ticket No.
132 lbs. *.......... (Dr. Lyon-Brown) 0 cannot emulate the example of the "old the tands.
220, 31.715.70 31. Dyer's Dunmore, 150 lbs. luns" and devote swine of their leisure.
190.20
(Mr. Bartholomew) 0 "to_entertaining their fellows,
245.10 Mr. Seth's New Year Gift, 135 lbs.
(Mr. H. Seth) o Mr. E. Birkett's Rialto Star (late
Stephanotis), 155 lbs.
more or
So
new
The public stand
deserted throughout
I
Was
$.00 6.10
3.
49.30
14
the
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5, 106,
GYMKHANA STAKES.
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Value $500. Distance-one milf For all China ponies. Catch-weights at FO st. 6 lbs. Winners of an open race or open griffin race Valus 2500 or over ur ponies that have won the aggregate prize in the Gymkhana Stakes in my season 5 lim. extra. Non-winning subscription grips of both claws allowed 6 lbs. A Cup
(Mr. Matham) -0
Time: mins. 11.2-5. Won by a length pa short head between second and third.
Pari-mutuel Winner: $16.30
I,
0.80
2,
1.
11.00 $3.90
"Cash Sweep.
Ticket No.
955. $1,974.00
Turkish Delight Java Figs Orchard Fruits
LANE CRAWFORD, LTD.
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BA; 564.00 5. 292.00
Usplaced ponies (820 cach): Nos, 193,
to be run for five times, or as deeid-267, 319, 398, 497,
ed by the Committee, called "the ONE AND A QUARTER MILE RACE: Gymkhana Cup, will be presented at the end of the season to be wan by the pony scoring most marks in the raees for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meetings during the season, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second and for a third. Zad prizų,, $200; 3rd prize, 8100.
160 lbs.
lesy This is not so noticeable among the the
meeting. In fact, the whole Unplaced ponies ($20 each): Nos., 65, ladies, and I leave it to you" is a area surrounding the public stand 443, 205, 226, 424. cheering example of what can be done i with new talent if it is amenable to the presented a strangely deserted appear. advice of the more experienced hand's |ance. The crowd had moved on to the and is willing to devote the necessary green sward farther to the East, in time to study.
My object in writing this is, therefore, line with the new position of the pari- to try to persuade those who are apt to matuel, the old quarters of the pari- belittle the vitality of the A.D.C. to mutuel and cash shep having been consider carefully the difficulties with! which those interested have to deal, and converted into stables for the ponies do remember that above all things the engaged in the races. The old entranew! A.D.C. has a reputation, to keep up, and to the race-course is been closed, and ita proud. record of successes must at any the area at that point has been converted cost be maintained. Why, then, do not into a paddock. The new entrance is a those who enn, and are willing, to take little further along the Wong Nei Chong
.. HANDICAP. part in maintaining this reputation sead Road. This does not appear to be quite
Mr. Hector Sassoon's Roman Consul, “ their names to the Secretary and thereby
convenient the old entrance,
..... (Mr. Gibson) 1 give the producers confidence that the
the rond being narrower
Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen's Hatton, 154 'difficulties of aurthing" they undertake will ant be increased by tack of helpers and large crowds, entering or leaving
than entrance
Ibs.". *t the old
...... (Mr. T. W. Doyle) 2 Mr. Towers' Mosaic Tile, 158 lbs. It is so essential that there shall be the race course, are certain to caitse
(Mr. H. Seth) 3 thing produced that may lower the greater congestion, while the liability to Dr. F. H. Key's Wombat (late Mon
Mr. L. Nelson's Navajo Scout (late" potation of the A.1.C. performances, and accidents from trais and motor traffic
Homme), 14 lbs."
Gleam). 18: The...(Mr. Johnstone) 0. with Mr. Sinclair and his staff we may would appear to be greater... Nor did the
(Mr. J. M. Remedios) 1 Mr. B. Birkett's Shining Star, 180 lbs. be quite sure nothing will hp. But the new arrangements within the enclosure Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen's Hatton,
(Mr. Matcham) 0 AC. must be prepared to carry on command very general approval for the
151 lbs. (MR. T. W. Doyle) Mr. L Nelson's Cherokee Scout (late and though to equal the present pro ducer may be impossible, someone must
reason that the new quarters for the Mr. Towers' Mosaic Tile, 152 lbs.
Peuting), 150 lbs...(Mr. L, Nelson) '0 Mr. Duds Pickpocket, 347 lbs. · be ready for the time which is bound pari-mutuel, etc., are some distance away
(Mr. J. M. Remedios)" 0 10 come sooner or later, when Mr. Sin- from the winning post and people found Mr. Soares Hongkong Chief, 164 lbs.
the journeys between the two points
Mr. Dynasty's Kirn (late Kobe), 147, clair's talents will not be available. The rather tiring. The main objects of the Mr.
ths...... (Dr. Lyon-Brown) .0 apparent sleeping sickness" of the
Mr. Seth's The Ameer, 147 lbs. A.D.C."last year was so obviously due proposed alterations are officially stated
(Mr. D'Aeth) 0 To the want of a physician. Your ched. 10 he to relieve the congestion"
has hitherto existed in front of the Mr.
Time: 2mins. 18.2-es, Wen by half-a-length; "a neck between NIL DESPERANDUM." Judge's box and to atilian the spacious lawn which has been practically waste
sexong, nad "thirik e
Pari-mutuel. [space. In relieving the congestion, the improvements”- have certainly succeed: ́U.S. “SUBMARINE FLEET IN ed-to the extent of leaving tan space in front of the Judge's box almost entirely PORT
deserted.
ienty tervant.
A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENTS:
ARRANGED.
which
There was a glorious, uncertainty about the racing on Saturday and the backers of winners in the par-muinel had their. judgment in many cases well rewarded
(Mr. Matchan) 3
(Capt, Spinks) Hector Sassoon's Roman Bandit late Lightning Raider). 161 lbs.
(Mr. G. FL. Gibson) o Nemazee's Nastarran (lave Re- pulse Bay Chief), 151, b.
(Mr. II, Seth)."0, Tire: nius. 09:2-5sees. Won by a head; a week between second | Winner: $20.50 and third.
Peri-mutuel. Winner: $154.30.
. 1,
Cash Sweep Ticket No.
22.00
42
2. 3.
7.90
19.80
..
0.80
1.
6.40
3.
5.70
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
425, 32,186.80 6,824.80 220, 312.40
505, $4,475.00 | Unplacra ponies: Nos: 610, 622, 316, 379, 1.078.00 416. 95, 320. 380, 639.30 Unplaced ponics ($50"each): Nox, 39,
Larg detachinents of the United States Submarine Flotilla, from Cavite, arrived The winner of the first race Dandy 169, 383... in port during the week end, and a Kid." mounted by Mr. J. M. Remedios, strenuous programme will occupy 11mud So. 10. The winner of the second, LADIES' NOMINATION: BALL AND next fortnight or more. Invitations to a Scam perdale," Mr. H. Seth up, return- variety of social functions have been e dividend of $32.50. The Gymkhana issued to the US officers by H.. the Stakes, was won by an outsider, Dr. Open to members of the Jockey and Odliger Administering the Government, Kow's
"Wombat ridden by Mr.
the tommodore and the General Officer Remedios. It returned the best dividend Commanding.
of the day...$154.30. Commander Crocker On Thursday, the Colony will entertain wor the ball and bucket race and his 400 U.S. sailors to tifin (with a sprink-backers received $136.40 for a win. Only ling of British sailors to help with the in the last race of the meeting did the duties of hosts) and HE, Mr. Chand favourites get home and low dividends Bovern will probably preside. After resulted.
BUCKET RACE.
HONGKONG TRADE.
COTTON YARN IN KEEN DEMAND
The fortnightly Price Currcat and Market Report, published by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce gives the following information as the state of local trade
Polo Clubs bud Mounted Troop Each competitor, mounted or China pony, will have a line of posts with polo balls on top, and a bucket, as signed to him. He will ride to a Cotton piece goods and fanes, cotton post, take off bafi, ride to bucket, goods.--Since our last report the market has and drop ball in, returning for each ruled quiet. Clearances are fair. other ball in the eme manner, and Cotton Yarn-After a depression which when all have been dropped in bucket lasted about three months, a keen demand rida past winning post 1st prizes has set in and good businese has tran- Souvenir presented by the Club to anxiety of the importers to realize, ruled each corresponding Lady nominatrix. very erratic and there is no improvement on our last quotations. Quotations are:- two favourites were Hongkong Chief and Com. C. J. Crocker, nominated by
Mrs. Crocker, No. 10 145/168. No: 12 $155/173. No. Hatton, with Nastaran as an outside chance. The last named pony took the Mr. L. Nelson, nominated by
|16s $180/194 Na 20% $178/196.. Arrivals Miss Doris Kent 26,600 Bhipments Bales 10,000 bales. lead at the start-and" held it right to
Unsold stock 13,000 bales. Bargains 10,000, Miss Macaulay: bales.
Woollena-A. mall business has been
wards the men will be taken, by special The racing throughout was keen and tramcass, to the World Theatre for art there were some ciced finishes. Probably entertainment. This programme will be the best race of the day was the Gym-venir prizes to 3rd price,spired Prices, however, owing to the repeated on two later occasions as fresh arrivals reach Hongkong."
On Thursday, also, a number of US. officers will be taken through the New Territories by motor-car, local gentlemen acting as cicerones. They will take tin st Fanling. "
A Cariety of" private social functions have also been arranged, and there will be an extensive programme of entertain ment in the Naval Canteens
khana Stakes. There were six entrants.
In the absence of Speckled Mouse the
tte Inst furlong, when Wombat, running Hr. F. A. Cox, nominated by second, passed into first place, Nastaran
dropping back to last place. Entton. Mr. A. R. Eeler.
running in the bunch, got wedged, but Capt. E. G. Spinks...(Mr. Spinks) a one in Blankets and listings. There to directly the pony got clear it catce op M. JR. B. DAeth (Mre Greig) light improvement in clearances, but the splendidly and was only beaten by Capt. E. C. Crosses Denison) tone of the market is nervous and dall. bead by Wombat Hongkong Chief did Dr. Lyon Brown(Miss Logan) o
Eat Cottons.Thera has been no businom
The master of fishing boato rise to the occasion and frished next Mr. GW. Bowell (Mra; G, H. Wilson)thie commodity in view of an entire
to Inst Four races for the Gymkhana Capt, R. Neville (Mrs. Severn). D charged at the Magistracy, on Saturday, Stakes have now been run of and the Mr. C. C. Boyd...(Mim Blank) with having at Mauser pistol in his pos positione of the leading paries are: Capt. C. 8. Fisher......(Hamilton) mension without the permission of the Hongkong Chief, 6 points Speckled Mr. J.G. Loon, Captain Buperintendent of Police. The Moure, 4 points; Nastaran, pointe, Mr. W. H 6. Dent mocneed said that a friend of his gave him Wombat, 4 points. Of the jokers, the Mr. H. C. Machaara (Mrs. Howard) the "pletta When his boat was sunk in honours of the meeting rested with Mr. Bari-mutuel M typhoon weather off Macao. The accused Gibson who had two wins and two returned to Hongkong, intending to take seconds to his credit. Mr.-1] Nelson oût à boense as soon as he arrived," on secured two seconds and a thiri. renching Shaukuwan & Police Sergeant - During the afterned the King's boarded the boat and seized the pistol. (Liverpools').Regimental Band provided A fine of $250 with the alternative of the gathering with a delightful pro three months' imprisonment, was ordered,gramme of music,
Winner: $136.40
1, 448.90
19:30
10.40
absence of stacks. Quotations are nominal
Indian descriptions at $30 to $35, Chinese građe, nå 333 to 888.
Metal. En-iness during the fortnight
has been very quiet."
S
Cash Sweep.
* Flour Market Report-Stock: "About Ticket No.
600,000 g sacks. — Quotatinos :—American 24, $1,729.30 Patent. $3.60 per sack; Aimerism Straight, $3,483.00 $260 pór koek; "Amerima Cát off, $2.70 3,
B15, 241.00 por Back; Bhangbai Flour, $2,80 per sach. Unplaced ponies (990 each): No. 70,
Jaya Bugu.--Markes wendy... y 285, 237, 115, 160, 35, 388, 48, 185, 67,
Philip in SugarMarket quiet. Saltpetra Strong demands and steady,
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