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As the distance post, the ware Faltered and Charcoal came through with a great rush, followed by Local Option and Grey Morn. Gradually the last two overhauled Charroal and the Champions was over with Victoria unplaced. It
learnt afterwards that one of the bailages on Victoria's fore legs had
worked loose.
Pari-matuel-Winner. $20, Places: 1, 30.40; 2, $13.80,
Cash Sweep:-Xex "G6, 41.437.40; 1967, $12,658,10; 8273, $0.388,20,
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 1925
H.V.D.C. THE NAVY.
On the H.K.CO's ground yesterday afternoon an interesting friendly match was played between the Hongkong Valun- teer Defence Corps and the Royal Navy,
the gatur resulting in a victory for the latter by 60 rund.
The Volunteers batted arst, and in the early part of their innings put up a good, Unplaced ponies ($0.027 each): No show, E. J. R. Mitchell heading the scor.
4001, 7302
-THE CONSOLATION STAKES.. Winner, $600; Second, 2200: Third, 8100, For China ponies that have started at least twice at this meeting and have not won. Weight for inches a Ber scale. (Jockey allowance. One
Mile
Messrs Toeg and Priestley's Mckenzie.
|
ing with 44 runs. The tail of the side, however, failed to was, thanks to the fine bowling performances of Mercer and Can- trell, and the side was all out for 129.
The Navy made a good start and batted steadily and consistently throughout, Lieut-Commander Pafford and Lieut. Hussey being the highest scorers, with 140 and 15 respectively.
*Scores :-
2
133 184......... (Mr. Crokam) Mr. AH. Carroll's Gold Leaf (late
English Money). 158 lbs.
(Mr. Harriman) Mr. Dryaatust's Gypsy Love, 152 lbs.
(fe. MeBain) 3 Also
--Golden Chrysanthemum. (Mr. Encaruncao), Gymp (Mr. Haisio- vitch). Clover Club (late Portland) (Lt. Cdr. Thompson), King Johnni (31. Heard. Hailsham (Me War Baby Eyes (Mr. Gibson), Magnificent Dahlia (Mr. Muller), Gandle" (Mr. Doyle).
Woo by two Jengths: 1 lengths: bes tween and third.
Time: 30.4-5: 1.01,4-53 1.34.1-5; 2.00.1-3. Bickenzie led the Beld at the start, followed by Magnificent Dahlia. the others bunched behind. The order was the sune at the half mile post, where Gold Leaf improved his position. Me. kenzie still led the field into the straight, and Gold Lont came with a rush from behin. At the mile post Gold Leaf was second but Mckenzie auswered the cull, and came away, to win handily. Ciold' Leat way second, and Gypsy Love third.
Pari-mutue-Winner, 88.90. Places: 1, 87.90; 11.70; 3. $12.70.
Cash Sweep:--Nos. 1050, 8,920; 146, $1.180: 74, $500.
Unplaced ponies (380 each);~Nos. 217, 73, 1152, 1412, 603, 210, 1101, 371.. 10-THE NIL DESPERANDUM
STAKES.
Winner. 8:00: Second, $200; Third, $100. For subscription griffes of this mess ing that have started at least twice and have not won. Weight for inches 45 per scale. (Jockey" allowance.— Five furlongs.
Mrs. H. Birkett's Tadworth, 135 lbs.
(Mr. Moller). 1 Mr. John Peel's Nugget, 153 its.
(Mr. Maitland) 2 Mrs. J. H. Taggart's Jimmy Lad, 155-
lbs.
(Mr. Encarnacao) 3 Also ran-artlet (3r. Sugden).. Flying Star (fr. Doyle) Pansy Leaf (Mr. Hurtina), Urgent (Mr. McBain). Strathlorne (Lt.Cdr. Thompson). Aces Up (Mr. Potts), Sadeak (Mr. Bewell), Bcarecrow (Mr. Davies), Duke of Or- leans (Mr Gibson)). Monitor (Mr. Zellensky), Uncle Tom (Mr. Buck), Grecian Parrot (M. Haimovitch), Nassau (Mr. Stanton).
Won by lengths; 2. lengths between second and third.
Time: 16,2-5; 46.2-5; 1,15.3-5. Acts Up took the lead to the threa furlong post, where Nugget moved to the van. Coming down the straight Tadworth came through, and won easily, Nugget being second and Jimmy Lad
third.
4
Parimutuel-Winner, $22. Places:
1, 84.80; 2, 85.60; 3, 822.50.
H.V.B.C.
0
E. F. Stewart, Hargreaves....... H. E Hollands. 1b... b Cantrell 20 Gi. T. Mora, Hargreaves, b Mer-
23
cer
E. J. R. Mitchel, e Hargreaves, b
Mercer
T. G. Nicholson, b Mercer......... W. W. Mackenzie, hw, b Mercer A. K. Mackenzie, b Mercer
H. J. Armstrong, e Cantrell, b
Davenport......
D. Reid. act out......... U. R. Vallack, b Mercer.... F. P. Ralph, and b Cantrell
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
42
D. M.
7.4
26
I
3
18
Cantrell Hargreaves Davenport 8 Mercer
2
44
199
G
NAVY. Capt. Mercer, run out Licut. Hussey, More. b Reid. 33 Capt. West, Stewart, Vallack 20 Lt. Comdr. Pafford, e Armstrong,
t Vallack
TAIKOO BOY SCOUTS DISPLAY AND ENTERTAINMENT.
For the purpose of securing financial assistance for their Troop Funds, the oth Hongkong (Tdkoe) Troop of Boy Scouts gave a capital display and entertainment at the Taikoo Club yesterday evening.
There was a large (and appreciative audience present and in addition to materially benefiting their finances, the Scouts provided, a very pleasant and cajoyable evening to the company whe witnessed their drills and listened to
their other contributions.
CANTON NEWS.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
TRADE HANDICAPS,, Trade with inland districts, as every body is aware is handicapped not only by brigandage and piracy, but also "dread. ful evil of militarism with its intolerable military imposts.
the According to Chinese Commercial Press, 20 to 30 lines of necessary commodities have been already exhausted on the 'Fatsban, Kong! moon, and Chanchuen markets, owing to the interruption of imports.
In the North River districts it is stated that as many as 11 different groups of putlaws infest the ports from Xingtak, to Mah Kong. Before a small junk carrying goods may pass one of these 11 bandit band stronghold, it has to contribute 3
The effort received the patronage of H.E the Governor (Sir Edward Stabbs, KCG), and Sir Claud Severa; and among those present were Mr. J. Rek (President, of the Taikoo Club), and Col. pass money," while a steam launch bra to pay $100 monthly and a tow-boat. $200. T. A Robertson (Acting Commissioner).
The bandits and pirates, to insure ship- A noteworthy feature of the perform. ping passing through their territory with- arce was that the whole of the entertain-out molestation by other gangs,, have ment was entirely arranged and carried through by the Scouts themselves, and they thoroughly deserved the fine recep-
made the 1st and 18th day of the month a.traffic day, when vessels may sail safely in their waters. Of course, they will not be responsible for the safety of their
outside their jurisdiction. portèges
There' are 19 military posts between The programme they presented was as Yingtak and Ma Fong, and the schedule under:-
tion accorded them.
1. Chorus-" Scout Law"
4. Solo Marching Along
17
of protection fees run from $30 per junk, for the first five posts from Yingtak to to a Fong. In addition, a vessel and Laitong, to $20 per junk, from Taingo the shippers have to pay the usual kin and native Customs charges legally col leeted by regular officials. Besides these, the military at Yingtak, Tsingyun, and Ma Fong also collect extra imposts from opium found in transit, this special charge running from $20 upwards each case. Tsingyun and Ma Eong, the military also exact 83 for each rifle or pistol carried by a vessel for its protection. water routes of traffic is the so-called The latest form of extortion along the
river rentals" ses rentals col- lected by individuals with the consent of the organized military posts or stations. The "rental" runs from '10 cents colltet-
In
Solo-Hot Stuff Scout J. Muirhead The Troop 3. Ambulance Drill
The Cubs Cub AlcCubbin 5. Physical Drill
.... Drill Team. 8. Camp Fire Sing-song. The Troop. On the Track of the Spies (a comedy-drama in two acts, by C. E. Burgess). Dramatis Person: Foreign | Lodger, Act. 0-M. W. Gardner; Foreign Friend, P.-L. K. Boulton; Scout Leader, Act. S.-M. A. Ferguson; Dick-member of Scout Troop, P.-L J. Laing"; "Yawny Bob-member of Secut Troop, Sec. J McCubbin Other Members of Scouted from a market sampan to 60 cents or
Troop, Scouts F. Bird, W. Eldridge, R. Amery, J. Muirhead, Cuts T. Swan, A.
91 from a larger vessel.
Generally speaking, from Yingtak to Ma Fong on the North River, a vessel McCubbin, J. Barker. Wife of Coast-ordinarily has to pay about 3450, before guard, Miss B. McCubbin.. ...... 40
Lt. Col. Cantrell e and b Stewart 11
Lieut.
Hargreaves, c. Reid, b
Stewart
Lieut. Wauchope, h Stewart... Capt. Lake, e Vallack, b Stewart 14 Lieut. Nicholson, Mitchell, b
Hollands....
Capt. Davenport, h Stewart. Licut. Boyle, not out
Extras
Total
.191
Bowling Analysis.
More Vallack Reid
Stewart
Hollands
· Mitchell
the
STREET ACCIDENTS.
crowded streets on Tuesday.
Several accidents occurred in While turning into Murray Road from Queen's Road, a taxi collided with a private car, both vehicles receiving a little damage.
A Chinese was removed to the Govern meat Civil Hospital, suffering from in- juries to one foot, through being knock- ed down by a taxi at the bottom of Garden Road.
A motor car coming from Pottinger Street ran into a rickeha in Des Voeux Road, upsetting the fare, who was, how Dever, uninjured.
WINNING OWNERS AND RIDERS. The following is a list of winning Cash Sweep:-Nos. 433, 83,004.80; 128, owners and jockeys up to the conclusion $1,115.60; 1,283, $577.80-
of yesterday's racing:---
Unplaced ponies ($50 each): -Nos.
30, 780, 1304, 474, 728, 887, 1470, 530, 304, 916, 113, 810, 750.
11. THE PHÆETHON STAKES.
"B" CLASS....
Handicap. Winner, $806; Second, $200; Third, $100. For China ponies that have run at any extra meeting dur ing 1984 and griffus on date of entry. Non-starters at this meeting barred. This race will be divided into two classes at the discretion of the handi capper.-One Mila and
quarter.
• Stakes to be the same for both classes. "
Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Loch Raa-
2
noch, 187 lbs. (Ex-Cdr. Thompson) i Mr. A. H. Carroll's Cardation Leaf, 147.lbe.............. (Mr. Harriman) Mr. A. A. Alves' The Wasp, 101 lbs.
(Mr. Encarnacao) 3
Also ran :--Duke of Frisco (late Silver Leal (Mr. Gibson), Friarsfield (Mr. Hoard), Rivergrass (Mr. Davies), Lang- at (Mr. Maitland), The Beo (Mr. Hai.. movitch), Irrespressible (Mr. Da Roze), Newtownstewart (Mr. Buck),
Won by one and a half lengths; 1 lengths between second and third.
Time: 31.1-5; 1.03.1-5; 1.36.3-5; 2.00.2-5; 2.41.3-5.
Friarsfield "led all the way to the home turn, but after turning the bend Loch Rannach
moved up and rao through his field to win handily from Carnation Leaf and The Wasp.
Pari-mütuel-Winner, 816.00. Tricesi ~1, 97.40; 2, $44.80;.3, 820.40.
Cash Sweep No.1651, 83,907.40; 607, $1,116.40; 1339, $658.00,
Unplaced ponies ($50 each) :--Nos. 1983, 380, 1975, 1158, 1302, 314, 1011.
(Continued on next, Column)«
HONGKONG A.D.C.
PRODUCTION OF "FRENCH LEAVE.”.
she is able to reach the West River, the starting point of another series of military and bandit squeezes. 12cm Ho-bau, on the West River, a vessel has to pass a dozen different military paste or bandit dens before she reaches Canton, and is usually subjected to an expense of about 3200. Vessels leaving Nanyung, Chi bing, or Lokchong for Canton have to local pay about $150 more. It is said that one Korgmoon, carrying goods worth about junk, which left Linkong recently for $4,000, had to spend in addition to the regular likin and cative Customs duties, some 3850 before she reached her destina
tion.
"French Leave," which our Amateur Dramatic Club is producing on February 25th, 28th, 27th and 28th. 33 a farcical comedy by Reginald Berkeley and was played at home with great success nearly three hundred
Referring to West River conditions, the times.
The scene is laid during the war pirates have seven deas, between the ports in a farmhouse somewhere in France of Wuchew and Kamlee, each den de
manding behind the lines, which was being used through its territory and $100 to 8150 tribute of $2 per junk passing as a rest-billet, and the escapades of from each launch or small steamer mouth- the young wife who leaves Paris to get Four days in a month are allowed by to her husband at the farm gives cause the pirates for the free passage of ves- for much merriment throughout the sels. In addition to these. pirate and play. The production is in the hands of bandit organization it is stated that there Lt. Comdr. Hole, the Harbour Master, are six military posts from. Dosing City who has succeeded in gettare are vessel passing each post, besides 820 A well to Samsbui, demanding $50 from every balanced and talented cast. newcomers amongst whom is "the oldest present board. From Samshui to Fatsban,
as well as old favourites,extra for each consignment of opium on member of the ADC who is always conditions prevail, but the military in similar warmly welcomed whenever he appears this section receive about 96 and the before a Hongkong audiopee.
The
commences each even-pirates, 4 per cent. of the illicit collec per very convenient at 9.30, time, as it makes a hurried dinner un
THE WAR CHEST. necessary." The thing to do is to diae The military authorities in Canton have in comfort and afterwards spend a cou decided to commandeer a month's rentals ple of amusing hours at the Theatro collectable by the landlords from their Royal. Booking is proceeding attenants in order to swell the war chest. Anderson's and intending patrons are The maximum amount derivable from this advised to secure their seats without source, according to previous record, is delay.
about $1,400.000. This will be the fifth time that, Canton landlords have been ordered to contribute in this way towards the expenses of the present internetine
ing
SHATAUKOK CAPTURED. AN ENGAGEMENT OF SEVERAL HOURS. DURATION.
The "Canton • Gazette of Tuesday
tions.
war.
7
-POLICE COURT ITEMS.
ני
At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday,
Mr. E. W. Hamilton sentenced an aged
Military Headquarters' announce that after the capture of Lungkong, the right Chinese to one month's hard labour for
Owners
Lat. 2nd, 3rd,
Mr. John Peel.
4
5
States:
Mr. Dynasty
&
7
5
Messrs. Dyer and Beith... 6.
8
2
Metsrs. Tog and Pricatley 5
1
3
Mr. A. H. Carroll
Wing
4
0
-Mr. Sha
९
0
Mra. H. Birkett
Sir Paul
Mr. Relyon
Dr. F. H. Kew
Mr. Fate
Messrs. Dunbar and
Stanton 1
0
Mr. Taris
0
0
Mesars. Potts and Crocher 1
0.0
Mr. Dryasdust":
2:
3
Mr. J. H. Taggart ....
0
2
Mr. Roda...........
0.
1
2
Mr. Ferndud
Sir R. E. Stubbs
Mr. C. G. Mackie Mr. Bagram Mr. Harry Odel! Capt. R. Neville Mr. A. A. Alves
0
0
Winning Jockeys.
1st, 2nd, 3rd.
6
B
Lt.Cdr. Thompson
5
9
Mr. Crokam
$" 0
D
I
Mr. Maitland Mr. Henrd
Mr. McBain Mr. Doyle Mr. Harriman Mr. Moller
Mr. Gibson Mr. Pollock
Mr. Buck........ Mr Haimovitch Mr. Zellensky Mr. Bewell.... Mr. Davies
Mr. Encarnacao Capt. Oxapring
Mr. Potis
.I
1
quantity of
of our forces proceeded to Sha- being in possession of t taukok, which is about forty i distant counterfeit Hongkong 20-cent pieces. from Shamchun. Being joined by our troops from Cheung Muktau, our forces attacked the enemy, who
were again du fented and retreated to Shauchung.
Shatoukok was captured after an engagement which lasted several hours,
There is a branch of the railway line from Shataukok to British Kowloon. and the railway there is now under our
control
Government troops under the com- mand of Generals Fan Shek Bang, Wa Si Shun and Lin Bang Chiu have pro- ceeded to the attack of Pokio. They will advance to attack Waichow, as soon as Poklo is captured.
POSSESSION OF OPIUM. CHINESE SOLDIERS HEAVILY FINED.
Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday five Chi- nese soldiers appeared on charges of unlawful
possession of various quantities
At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, Mr. E. W. Hamilton ordered the con fiscation of 14 revolvers, seven automatic pistola and 3,000 rounds of ammunition, banded to the police by the master of the a.a. Angkor last Tuesday.
At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, Egas M. V. Remedios, aged 27, who went to the Yaumati Police Station on Tues day and complained that he had no visible means of subsistence, appeared before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, who sent him to the House of Detention. The man said be had been promised his passage from the Colony if he could pay for bis passport, but neither his father.nor, his uncle would have anything to do with him. . Mr. Hamilton stated that he would make in- quiries regarding sending bim
Bway,
At the Central Magistracy yesterday, before Mr J. R. Wood, a Chinese was prosecuted by Inspector Fisher, on behalf of the S.P.C.A., for overcrowding poultry in two baskets, which he was taking to Yaumati. The Inspector said that if he had not caught the defendant when he did, many of the chickens would have The five defendants pleaded guilty, and been dead when they reached their de- Inspector Angus said that the men, who itination, as they were heaped one on were arrested on board the a.a. Sinking, top of another. His Worship fixed defen- were apparently taking the consignment
of raw opium, amounting to 24 taels, as well as 2 taels prepared opium.
of opium to the Kiangsi soldiers. Each defendant had a quantity of the opium tied to his body under Lis clothes.
His Worship muleted defendants in auts amounting to $19,720, and sentenced them to twelve months' hard labour.cach 1 in default of payment of their respective
fincs."
dant $10.
At the Marine Court yesterday, before Lieut. Commander G. F. Hole, B.N., Mr. John Freeman, monster of the .s. Fuen Lee, was fined 825, or one month's in- prisonment in default, for making fast hin steamship in the cable reserve at Tai- kok-tsui on the 14th inst
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