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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
PROSPECTS FOR FINAL DAY OF ANNUAL MEETING,
EDY ARGUS:]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 1925
ALLEGED RANK THEFT. CHARGE AGAINST COMPRADORE'S
CLERK
At the Central Magistracy yesterday afternnus, before Mr. J. R. Wood, Ngaa Chinese, described as a cashier of the Societé Francaise De Gerance, appeared on remand in answer to the charge of the theft of $8,660, in Straits Settlements currency, the property of the Bank.
THE ENGINEERS' BALL. SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT CITY
HALL LAST NIGHT. The annual ball of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong took place last night at the City Hall. and proved a very successful function, the guests numbering in the neighbour hood of 850.
The artistic scheme of decoration, al- "Mr. M. H. Turner appeared to pro-an exceedingly attractive and pictures though of a simple, character, presented secute and Mr. M. K. Lo defended, que scene, under the soft glow, of the
electric. illuminations.
entrance.
The Gual day of Hongkong's Annualur Chik, a Race Meeting will commence at noon with the Hay and Corn Stakes, furlong » race for "kuba " of any season that have started at least twice this week and not won. There are altogether eleven races down for decision and smaller fields will probably be the order of the day. :
fa the first race, the field will probably
Outlining the case. Mr. Turner said include both King Canute and Langsat, that from time to time certain packets Hubs of hist' year, in addition to Flag of Straite notes were sent hy the Bank representing an
An effective lattice work structure, Star, Patay Leaf. Gilbert, Joe, Urgent to their agents in Singapore. These pac nad been erected outside the usual old English Castle, and one of the Taggart ponies and Aeeskets were counted, packed in paper wrap- Up..
pings, sewn up and sealed in the con-
Immediately above it affixed Strictly on the book, Langsat should pradore's departament, in which defendant
to the main building W19 D large win it only he would put his heart into was employed. Defendant assisted in the
gold-coloured propeller, surmounted by King Canute is little better in this counting of these notes, passing the vari the motto of the Engineers and Ship- respect and punters would be more serous bundles to the European cashier. In out in white letters.
builders Institution "Ubique" picked! tain of a "run for their money by back-January, five packets af cotes were count-in a building opposite playing upon it. A searchlight ing one bf the Taggart, ponies (Demon ed and sewn up and despatched to Siaga-heigatened its cffect: Masses of feraery Bay or Jimmy Lad). Flying Star appears pure, Later, a cable was received from and festoons of flags and bunting were the Singapore agents stating that one of the packets contained nothing but oldable space in all the rooms used
placed in artistic profusion newspaper cuttings, telegraph forms and pages from children's exercise books. tween an avenue of greenery and" ferns These were sent back and as a result of guests walked through the arched covered
to have lost form during the lust week.
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For the second event, the following may go to the post: The Bee, Primrose Leaf, Gypsy Love. Seattle, King George, Curiosity Shop. Wimmers, Auchenrench.
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FIGHTING AROUND CANTON.
TAMSHUI AND POKLO REPORTED TAKEN BY SUN'S FORCES.
The Canton Gazette" states:
the offensive taken by the Government With the capture of Tamshui and Pokio,
troope against the Chea Chiung Ming rebels is being pressed and new enters na interesting and more exciting phase.
assured, the movement of men and sup Control of the Railway line being fully plies is being accelerated.
Important developments are promised in the near future.
THE CAPTURE OF PORLO.
As briefly reported yesterday, Poklo has been captured by our forces... A later zelegram to hand gives fuller particulars. The message states:-
"Our forces under the command of ing. The enemy forces commanded by Tak proceeded to Poklo or Tuesday morn Generals. Cu Wai, Yang Tai and Hsu
Genern! Hung Chao Lin were attacked, and a desperate battle easued,
"Our troops fought bravely. every avail-
The enemy troops were severely defeated and Be-forced to retreat to Hangshui, Muiwu ond
the city of Waichow.
"Pokio was captured at about one o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Many plies were captured."
Beauty Dahlia, Grey Cloud. Encle Ed-inquiries defendant was acreated. The entrance into the recaption hall, which rifles and large quantities of military sup
ward. Persian Parrot, Ballymoney, Tob- *ini, Gimlet.
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cuttings, said Mr. Turner, were so care- fully and finely cut that they were of the same size, breadth and weight as a bundle of Straits dobar notės.
He would defy anyone taking at them, packed among other bundles of genuine notes, to dis
was tastefully decorated in similar style. leading to the ballroom was a beautifully At the summit of the first flight of steps illuminated replica of the motto "Ubi-ing Tamshui), after their defeat by our
'ENEMY'S ATTEMPTS TO RECOVER JAMSUT. The enemy troops (which had been hold- que" with the phoenix, and immediately forces, have since attempted to re-capture facing it and hanging over the stairway Tamahui, which from a military point of was the actual framed motto with the fensive places. On the 16th inata enemy view, is one of their most important de- phoenix. Both designs were brilliantly troops, numbering about two thousand, and prettily illuminated. On the walls launched their first counter-attack on our of the stairway hung lacquer work shields counter-attack was defeated and
forces for the re-capture of Tamshui The with the names of four engineering cele enemy retreated to Pingshan.
the brities, namely, Napier. Rankine, Watrs being reinforced by two thousand mea Срод from Walchow, the enemy and Stephenson
launched a second counter-attack on After desperate fighting the enemy troops our forces. were driven back and forced to retreat
to Wingwn
A most difficult race to pick-peverthe Jess I expect Grey Cloud to go very close. Wimmern, a week ago, would have been a pretty good bet, but he has disappoint ed sadly since. In the absence of Greytinguish that they were other than the Cloud it might be advisable to stand real article. Certain pages of the exer- Auchenrecea, to win, with Wimmera and cise lxxks had writing and signatures in Gypsy Love for places.
the handwriting of the defendant's son The weird evapt, the All Out Stakes, and daughter, These children would be should
give Me Bagram his first win of called to give evidence on that point, and the meeting it Gymp is sent. Magnifeent if they did no he would bring their! abila, in the same Stables, inay be teachers to say that the writing was that addled instead. The text best as well of these children. His evidence agaiust prove Gold Leaf and King Johnnie, Dr. the defendant was that sitting at the Kew may prefer to start Wimmera bere table with the rashier and wracugst the
then increased to eigh; thousand and they instead of in the previous race. In either shroffs in the office, he had ample opportu
challenged our forces, in a third counter case, on his form at the meeting, he is nity to substitute a packet of worthless
attack. Another desperate battle en not good enough to consider a reasoc- paper, cut to the same size, as genuine
sued. Again, the enemy troops were ably bound investiment. Clover Club and notes, in exchange for the real notes.
defeated, and driven off to Wingwu. Adjoining the ballrooms were two sit-Upon receipt of reports from his brigade Rayfield may both go to the "post, but Mr. Jacques Mezieres," a cashier at the ting out-rooms and lounges; while the commanders, General Hsu Chung Chi, citaer can be reemtended on recent Bank, gave evidence bearing on Mr.verandahs had been effectively screened Commander-in-Chief of the Cantonese performances..
Turner's statement and said that it was into bundles containing a definite num his duty to count the various currency
in with matting, and were utilised for Army, left his feld beadquarters for Tam- sitting out between the dances. A bufettions from Tamshui in concert with other shui, to direct important military opera- ber of notes. Defendant assisted him and was also aitunted on this floon handed him the bundles to count, after
allied commanders. which they were passed to the shroffs to pack, sew up and seal
The Tytan Handicap "A" class (one mule) is next on the list. Mowgli and Uncle Dick have each been allotted 162lbs.; Two Pairs 180lbs., King Louis 150lhs,; Tadworth 158lbs: Demon Boy 155ba. "Nugget the same; King Ptolemy 154lbs., Spaghetti 132: Joe and Fly ing Star 147lbs. ;" Grecian Parrot and Farran II 146lbs; Seuregrow 143lbs. and Jimmy Lad 140lbs
Demon Boy, og his third in the Royal Naval Cup, hehind Loch Rannoch and King Alfred, should win with little dif ficulty, but may be kept for the eighth event. "Two Pairs and King Ptolemy nay fill the other places.
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Both the St. George's and the St. Andrew's rooms were used for dancing, and in the former was erected on the wall decorative crest with the initial letters of the "Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong," picked out in electric light.
The Decorations Committee certainly sealed, be athixed his initials to the pac
deserve the highest commendation ua" After they were
their very successful efforts. The effect on this occasion to all five packets, butied out by the Hongkong Electric fight kets before they were posted. He did it lighting scheme which was tastefully car- of the decorations was heightened by the be could only identify four of the sign tures on the returned packets "as his. The other signature appeared to be forgery.
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Worship adjourned the case.
After further preliminary evidence His
TELL TALE PAWNTICKETS.
YOUNG CHINESE CHARGED.
At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday before Mr. E. W. Hamilton & sequel ted last August when a quantity of was heard to an arthed robbery commit- jewellery was stolen from Wing Hing, a coni merchant, of 17, Leo Yuen Street East.
Company.
The Hongkong Hotel Orchestra played for most of the dances. For the eight some reels, pipers from the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps Scottish Com- pany provided the music.
Dancing commenced at 0.30 p.m." and continued until after a. III
The pro gramme was as under:- Extra. Fox Trot ... Jubilee Blues. Amelia.
1. Lancers............... 2. One Step ....
I Love You. 3. Fox Trot... Out of Sight, Out of Mind. 4. Eight some Reel
D'eil Among the Tailors. 6. Fox Trot...... Hawaiian Dream Girl. 8. Fox Trot... Why did I'Kisa that Girl?
7. Waltz
8. Fox Trot 9. Waltz
10. One Step 11 Fox Trot
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The number of the enemy troops was
Fighting is expected in Pingshan soon.
PARMONGFA CAPTURED.
enemy troops, forming part of the com Having captured Tamshai, our forces proceeded to Pakmongla, where the mand of General Hung Chao Lin, were mangia was captured by the Government attacked. After some brisk fighting, Pak- troops on the 17th inst
More than two thousand rifles were captured.
GUNNER CHARGED.
ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES.
The fifth event is the Hongkong Handi-¡ сар "A" class (1 miles). Weights have been allotted to 24 ponies. The pick of
Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, Gunner the handicap is Booran with 138lbs., but
G. M. Ottoway, R.A., was charged with I understand Mr. Beith does not intend
having between the 22nd January and to start any of the John Feel string ex-
Somehow. 11th February attempted fraudulently to cept Grey Cloud (145lbs.). Other possible having received the stolen property, A young Chinese was charged with
May Time. obtain 8 cach from four different per What'll I Do? sons in Shing On Lane, Hunghom. He Juaners are: Spotted Sand (139lbs.) Pawatickets found at his house showed
Bobbed Hair. McKenzie (185lbs.), Rothesay (155lbs.)September 2nd and January 30th. These
was further charged with having im that he had pawned geld watebes on Mystic Dahlia
Somebody Stole My Gal. Personated a military doctor. (153lbs.), Wimmera were recognised as some of the articles 12 Waltz School Day Sweet Heart. (Gibs.), Saracen (147lbs.), Arabian stolen in August last.
13. Lancers
Trumpet Quadrille Parrot (115lbs.), Kagashima (1581bs.) from his mother who resided at Canton,
·Defendant said he rretheed the watches 14. Fox Trot For the winner, I shall depend on Mystic but on his retury he pawned one in 15. Waltz... Why should I Cry over you, after a complaint had been made to
It Aint Gonna Rain No Mo'. Dahlia, with Spotted Sand and McKenzie order to pay the rent. The other was or Kagashima alling the places.
16. Fox Trot The sixth race is the Tytam Handicap she had it pawned without giving her pawned by his wife, who testised that "B" class (1 mile), which comprises the name. names of 17 dud subs at weights vary- to-day,
The Case was remanded until ing from Martlet (155lbs.) to Chiku 4148lbs.). They appeal to me in the fol towing order: Duke of Orleans, A.B., Uncle Tom.
The Hongkong Handicap "B" class (1 miles) is next in order on the card." Weights have been allotted to 33 ponies, top-weight being Friarsfield (150lbs.). Excepting Loch Rannoch (not entered), we may well eco a repetition of the last race on Wednesday us regards Carnation Leaf and The Wasp, with Grey Streak taking Loch Rannoch's place.
Next comes the championship for sub- scription griffins (1 miles) confined to winners and placed ponies oly. I antici pate even if Demon Boy wins carlier in the day, he will defeat both Mowgli and Uncle Dick, while Poppy Lent will have. to be reckoned with, as may Tadworth. The race appears. the most open che, pa the card in view of what each qualified pony has done. However, I must stand Demon Boy to win with Peppy Leaf and Uncle Dick Elling the places.
The Lucky Stakes (one mile) may at- tract Fern Loaf, King Canute (if he does not win earlier), Rivergrass, Duke of Frisco, Magnificent Dahlia (if oligible), Langsat and Gaudie. Owing to the un- certainty of what will still be eligible, at the time of the race, I shall rely on Magnificent Dablin, Rivergrass, Goudie and Duke of Frisco in the order named.
The laat two events are b-furlong races for unplaced ponies for which punters must be guided by what they have wit nessed during the fast week.
(Continued on neat Column).
My selections read:
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HAY AND CORN STAKES (6 furlongs).
1, King Canute,
Demon Boy (or Jimmy Lad).
3. Langsat
THE LOITERERA STAKES (6 furlongs). 1, Auchenreoch (or Grey Cloud).
Wimmera.
3,. Gypsy Love.
THE ALL OUT STAKES (6 furlonga).
1, Gymp (or Magnificent Dahlia). * Gold Leaf.
3, King Johnnie.
TYTAN HANDICAP "A" (1 mile).
Boy...
1, Demon
2, Two Pairs
King Ptolemy,
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17. Eightsome Reel...
Oh Horsey Keep your Tail up. Torrybara Laanea. 18. Fox Trot......
Never Mind. 19. Fox Trot... I never had a Mammy 20. One Step
... Ob Eva. 21. Fox Trot
Farewell Blues Extra. Fox Trot
I'm Satisfed.
Defendant was represented by Mr. R. A. Wadeson. Preliminary evidence was to the effect that defendant was found in-one, of the houses immediately the police. In statements be gave a do- tailed account of his movements on the dates when he was supposed to have visited the houses. He was in that pur- ticular house that night owing having fallen from his bicycle and had gone there to wash his hands:
The prosecution alleged that Ottaway The supper roon was arranged in the had given what he professed to be centre of the Theatre Royal A carpeted velical treatment to some of the women stairway led from the entrance hall to inmates of the house. He was questioned the official supper table on the stage. by an inspector that night in the house This table was arranged for 24 in a semi-and bad given. bis proper name and ad- circle, and tastefully decorated with a dress but said nothing whatsoever con- plentitude of choice bowls of sweet peas; cerning the bicycle accident which he while by the footlights, the whole of the referred to later in his statements front of the stage was literally one mass
His Worship ordered a remand until
of flowering geraniums. Below the stage Tuesday next, bail being allowed in the remainder of the supper tables were 500. The defondant was however unable placed in groups,
Those invited and who sat at the official to and this amount." table were: H.E. the Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs, K. C.M.G.), the President (Mr. W.-F Russell, H.E. Sir Allan Everett, R.N., HE. Major-General and Mrs.
HONGKONG HANDICAP "A"(11 miles). Luard, the Hon. Sir Claud Severn,
Mystic Dahlia. Spotted Sand.
B(1 mile).
3. McKenzie (or Kagashima). TYTAM HANDICAP
z, A.B.
1, Duke of Orleans,
3, Uncle Tom.
Decorations. Messrs. E: Cock (conven- er), V. Kerley, J. F. Dennithoras, J. M. K.B.E..
and Lady Severn, HE Sir Rainsay, and T. "S. Morrison, Honry Gollan, Commodore Stirling R.N., and Mrs. Stirling, the Hon. Mr. H. T Wine and Bupper.-Messrs. G. J. Har- and Mrs. Creasy,
the Hol Mr. ED. C. man (convener), J. E. Henson, W. J. Hill, Wolfe, Lieut. Commander Conway Hake,
P. T. Farrell, G. W. Paton, D. McMurray, H.N.R.. Mr. G. M. Young, Mr. and Mr. G. M. Shaw R. V. Cameron, H. John- B. D. F. Beith, Mrs. J. Reed, Mra R. M.ston, A. J. Block, and L. J. Blackburn.
HONGKONG HANDICAP "B" (14 miles). Dyer, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Baker, Mrs.
1. Grey Streak:
9, Carnation Leaf.
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2, The Wasp
1, Demon Boy
"SCH-GRIFFIN CHAMPIONS (11⁄2 miles).
2. Poppy Leaf
3. Uncle Diek.
LUCKY STAKES.
1, Magnificent Dublin.
2, Rivergrass.
3 Gaudíe.
Greig, Mr Harman, and Mrs. Adams.
The Hongkong Hotel were responsible for the catering.
The Sub-Committees who carried out the arrangements for the dance were as under
Invitations-Mesara, J. Reid (conven- er), E. M. Dyer, E. E. Greig, P. T. Far roll, W. Bussell, R. Hunter, S. Baker and E. Cock
(Continued at foot of next Columa.)-
Dance Messrs. T, S. Morrison (con- vener), J. H. Donnithorpe, S. Hope, J. Farnie, J. B. Hamilton, A., Webster, R. Williamson, J. H. Kearne, and J. McCloud.
Card Room-Messrs. J. Ormiston (on- T. II. Brayfield. vener), A Simpson, P. W. Hamsay, and
Cloak Room.Messrs. E. L. Frost (con- venor), J. E. Henson, R. Johnston,, T, 8: Morrison, and H. McArthur..
The Hon. Secretary was Mr: W, Brown
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