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LOCAL TURF TOPICS.
IRONIES WHICH MAY PAYTO
FOLLOW TO-DAY.
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The Sith extra remeting, under the auspices of the Han kung Jockey Club, to be held toslay and Monday, ou the Happy Valley rape-course, will ring down the curtain for the first half of the year.
Imlications are that the period of rest has coupe nume too soon. for many of the ponies in training and fields will prob- | Lably be sander than usitat, Upsets" tany
be the order of the day.
Baring commences at 30 m. with the Chesham Handicap ("B"
class longs).
LOCAL SPORT.
BOXING.
THE
HONGKONG
DOUTS AT MURRAY BARRACKS LAST NIGHT.
DIAL PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY Sira, 1925
E.V.D.U. SPORTS.
MONDAYS INTERESTING
PROGRAMME.
SUPREME COURT- DEFENDANTS WITHDRAW BUT CASE TO GO ON.
Providing the weather proves kind on The probate action concerning the The Montague Nates" Platoon Boxing Monday, there should be a large gather goods of Chan Yui (deceased) in which Tournament was continged last night,ing on the Hongkong Football Club's the concubine denies the right of Chan Ground at Happy. Valley,-despite the Yeung to a grant of letters of adminis at the Murray Barricks, when the con- tests were of a high standard. The re-counter attraction on the race-course--tration was continued in the Suprem on the occasion of the first annual athleCours yesterday, balore the Chief Jus ties (Sir Henry Gollan). The claim is tic meeting of the Hongkong Volun being made on the ground that plaint
is the only adalt next of kin and is. Ptr. Quelch (1) r. Pte. Edwards (R.8.), j teer Defrace Corps,
therefore, the rightful guardian of the Edwards won on points,
two sons
waits wore as follows:
FLY-WEIGHTA
BANTAM WEIGHTA,
Pte. Petham (D) was scratched and Pte.
semi-Stats
The programme is a full and interest ing one, and commencing at 2 puni, the
Foster (B.S.), had a walk-over into the ports open with the high jump, follow ed by throwing the cricket ball and long jump. Other events are: 100 yards raer, 220 yards, a blind-folti race, 400 yards Liren
Dr. Simpson (D.8.) e. ctc. Piner Simpson won on points.
Pte. Woolfrey (13) . Pte. Baxter (1).
sant.
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., with Mr. Elsley Zeitlyn (instructed by Mr. J. A. Gordon Leask) appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr. Eldon Potter. K... wich M_FC Jerkin (instructed by Mr. H. K. Woo) appeared for the defend- Continuing his argument for the de raised dignity of a concubine who had ben appointed a fer my, and said that mourning as an important indication He was surprised at the suggestion, of chattel and nothing more the other side, that a concubine was a
Of the eighteen ponies weighted, the following may go to the post: (audioj 4.Mr. Hasie). Jambu (Mr. Pollock), Woolfrey had & walk-over into the serai-legged race, 580 yards, 120 yards hurdles.. Jenkins sought to show the Valiant (Mr. Gibson), Two Eutrs (Mr. | Bual.
an open mile ovenfor which post are Patts), Inele Tum (Mr. Harriman), I
Pte. Disson (4) Pley Kercher (10).tries will be received-putting the shot, Toonsxi (Mr. da Roza), Hailshun. LL-| Dawson von en points.
three mile race, obstacle race, one mile raee, relay race, and the fond of the Tug-of-war.
- tur. Thompson), New York (Mr.
Brodie), and Solly (Mr. Buck).
FRATHERWEIGHTS,
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Pt. Holcombe (12) " Pt. Ward (1). Halcombe knocked out his opponent in the second round.
It is posible that taudie, who wilt beli the mount of Mr. Davies in the absene. of Mr. Doyle, who will not be seen in the
Pts Cooper (2) r. 1.-C. Rock (R.5.), sudd till Mousday, will by reserved for Although Rock was very aggressive, the 11 mile racerlater in the day. Whether he starts here or not, I fancy that both Cooper handed oftener and was the better Jambu and Valiant will Prov too defender. Comper wo
apertly for him at the weight; Wind indup! prefer the chanow of Two Pairs.
The conditions of the second event, the Granville Stakes, have led to a ganh deal of misunderstanding-partly due to ely wording,hat the waighis allotel, in the latest programuars issued are cor- -eygt incept in, the css of Uncle Charlie. whose poundage should read in2 and wor
The sports are being held under the patronage of HE the Governnt. Sir
When Mr. Jenkin had concluded his R. E. Stubbs KCMG Haulers, the Court adjourned, and on re General Officer Commanding, Major: sumring Mr. Alabaster said as far as his General C. C. Luard, C.B., CM. and it was concerned they had dropped Commodore A. J. P. Stirling, R. S. The the case and would withdraw, Dr. Bowies (D.S.) r. Pl. Tucker president is Lieut-Colonel 1. G.. Bird. Defendant is to continue me parte his (1) Tucker fored the fighting and land. D.8.0. (Commandant of the Corps); claim for letters of administration, and' ind often; but Bowles bent on a knock while the duties of Hon. Secretary, and this case will open on Thursday next out, found an opening and made no mis-, Treasurer are being carried out by 2nd tile with a heavy right to the jaw in Licat E.J.R. Mitchell and Pte. A.C.1. the first round.
Bowker respectively.
LIGHTWEIGʻATS.
Ple. Williamshit, (9) Pus Brinowe G). Williamson forced the aghting con- tinually, Bristowe being knocked out in the first round
WELTE-WEIGHTS.'
DEVELOPING CONCENTRATION. The Band of the 5/2 Punjab Regiment, by the kind permission of Major C. T.LECTURE TO THE THEOSOPHICAL Smith and Officers, are to play during the afternoon.
The Committee express their thanks to
SOCIETY.
The distancs ja ong mile. 1 anticipate
"At the weekly public meeting of the the Fehl' will, at any irns, inclęde;" Pie. Key (3) Pur. Parsons (2), the following donors of prizes. -Lieut Hongkong Lexige of the Theosophical Phenomenal Dablia (Mr. Harriman), it Parsons was knocked out in the first Col. L. Bird. D.SO. Capt. Society on Wednesday evening, the hon. Melville Smith, 31. B. E., Capt. J. B. secretary, Mr. H. E. Lanepart dealt with the pony is saddled at all during this round
eeting, Saligin (Mr. Pollock), Botting 1.-C. Leavy (1,8.) e. Pie, Ballard Koss, Lieut. C. Wilson, V. D. Liput S. The Culture of Concentration."
J. Jordain, 2nd. Lietts. H. D.
One thing we all needed at all times, Paper Lt.Cdr. Thompson) Beauty (RS.). A good fight in which Leavy was Mahlin (Mr. Davies), Wimmera (M. the more aggressive, hate he often swung Adams. E. J. R. Mitchell, R. L. Mon said the Feturer. was concentration of Cribson), Was (Mr. da Reza). M pratically. Leavy Won.
crieff, R. S. Marrison, eers, Mesa" purpose, of thought, of feeling and of Gilson may divide not to start Wimmers, Pre-Piger (10). Pie. Miammons (7). H.V.DC. Sergeanta Mless H.V.D.Cetin. This did not mean a harrowing. be had better in left out of present The first round was a graelling contest. Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, Messrs. A: H. or limiting of our thoughts or activities, calculation. A.B. is another pany that Piner reviving heavy punishment but, Barlow and A. H. Ferguson, Doctors Laor loss of humas sympathies and may go here or in the first event, but in being wonderfully gaur. The fight was Hiarston, Marriott and Black, Messrs. interests, but increased thought, increas neither ratelo 4 fancy his chances. This stopped in the second, round, Simmonds Butterfield and Swire, Messrs. Jardine.ext activity and widened sympathies.
ace aboulf prove un soiting-struggle winding.
Matheson and Co., Hongkong Bank Mess. We must, declared 31r. Lanepart Junkween Wasp, Saligin and Botting
Hongkong Cricket Club and the Hong cheerfully, of live lives of constant work Euper and I fancy Saligia will earn h
Pip. Mann (14) 4. LAN Muffett (1.8.). kong Football Club.
and study and observation, in blameless
Coneca first winning brackets.
Muffett did nothing but continually cover For the purpose of competition for the virtue and highmindedness," Pauty Hablia will probably be, weuthis face with his gloves and the fighting Unit Challenge Cup presented by Lint tration could not be fully accomplished throughout was done by Maun. Mann Col. L.. G. Bird. D.S.0., each unit has unless we prevented the accumulation of won City.
been alloted a distinguishing colour and personal, thoughts which gave to things Pin. Filwards (1) Pte. Pooley (the Corps divided into eight sections as their, agreeable or disagreeable aspects. Edwarda was badly shaken in the first under: Artillery Company, Engineer As the train of thought always followed round. hat was game as a pebble. He Company. Mounted Infantry, Armoured the mood, we must dominate the mind was, however, knocked out in the second Car Section, Machine Gun Platoor, In hy & permanent mood stamped upon it mund.
Having selected the per- The Dewberry (R.S.) r. Pie. Hopkins try points will be awarded for manent mood we
to have, wo fantry Company, Scottish Company and by the will. (14). This fight was a hammer and tongs the various events.
should eliminate from it all of those things which agitate is in any way, tafair, hoc men, though often erratic tanding heavily, Dewberry was knocked
Then the higher possibilities beyond down, twice its the first round. The sound
the brain would open before man endicas round was also a slashing encounters,
vistas of knowledge and power. too, the third.
in the last event.
The Chesbam Handicap A" class fallows It will probably atürner; flypag Low (M. Buck) Rochas (Lt.Cdr. Thompson). Seattle (Mr. Brodie), Grey Streak (Mr. Pollock). Oyap (Mr. Harri- "man), Royfchi (Mr. Gibson), King Em- peror (Mr Davies), and possibly Warp ru Roza) if he is not sent out in the previona rady,
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1f King Emperor will give of his best, he should win as he likes a les chuck
d" into the handicap. Seattle, however, in nicely weighted as is Bothesay, but Gypsy Love should be able to beat both Mr. Dynasty's pony shoull pay to back both ways, though I cannot tip him-- rven for a place owing to the pate in his temper. Grup is another peny that ill attract support, but I shall rely on Cypay Love, despite the fact that y Buck has not yet steered him to victory: The Ribblesdale Stakes should appis to the owners of Grey Moru (Lt.Cdy Thompson), Chicago (Mr. Brodie) and Dictator Dahlia (Mr. Harriman
Many apect Chicago to lower the colours of Grey Morn. i un not among Them and fancy the order at the finish will be as indituted above.
Dewberry won,
13DDLEWEIGHTS.
Sgt. Hicks (10) Pte. Eaton (4). Raton was the aggressor and Kicka gave up in the second round, having injered his right hand.
FOOTBALL EJʻZELTS. One event in connection with the sports has already been decided, namely the six- a side football tournament, in which the All of which, of course, is very beauti. Infantry Company, who defeated "the ful but does not give us any really prac Engineers by four goals to aid in thetical help in socring the wherewithal "semi-final. secure the winning points in with which to buy the baby her much the competition through having defeated needed pair of new shoes. the Scottish Company in the final by 2 The Scottish Company de- 1-C Wright (R.S.) r. Pt. Ballan goals to one. (2) Wright was sent down bynasty feated the Mounted Infantry by 4.1. right, early in the first round, but after-| wards found his feet and fought well Wright heavily punished his opponent in the second round, Fooring him twice and suceeded in knocking him out in the third round.
P'u. Hooper (D.S.). Pte. Problits (1) Hooper was knocked out in the first round.
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHTY.
The Noviem Ruce is next on the exril and will attract the biggest field of the meeting. At the time these rots are
Pte. Stiles (19) v. Pte.-Gravett (7). ding written, the following starters are indicated: Saracen (Mr. Buck). The Gravett knocked his man out in the first
round.
Critic or Alcastra (Mr. da Rozal), Pte. Robert (4) ». Pu. Laight (14). A Auchenreoel (Capt. Hall), Trashop (MP, Potts), Quai (M. Stanton), Stime (Mr. good first round saw Laight superior. But in the second round the fight was. Simmonds), Tadworth Mr. Nianze.wid somewhat evenly. In the third
Dele Charlie (Mr. Bartholomew). eton Bay (M. Bagh. May Leaf round, both men were tired out wad their
blows tacked vim: Laight won. Capt. Oxspring).
LC Brand (RS.) F. L.-C. Bennett If Saracen cannot win this event h hul better be tried on the polo-field for (2). In the first round, Brandwas the a sp. Auchureoch and Trashop will agror, but Bennett landed often and At the heavily in the second round, but in turn probably fill the other places, event of Mr. Nemaz nut being avail took ne stinging rights on the face attle for Tadworth, I understand M. and holy. After a well-fought third round, Brand was declared the winner. Bartholomew will have the mount
The tournament will be concluded to- this case Mr. Baker, a newcomer trow Shanghai, may have, the ride on Uncle night, when the semi-finals and finals are
down for decision.
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WHITSUNTIDE GOLY.
Charlie, if he is not engaged for any other poar.
The penultimate event
Will probably attract Gaudie (Mr. Davies), Beldorney The following golf, competitions have Star (Mr. Brodie), Mowgli (Mr. Harri man), Langat (Mr. Follock), A. B. (Mr. been arranged to take place at Fauling da Hoza), Uncle Charlie (Mr. Buck), if during Whitsus:- not sent out earlier.
Probably Lar order at the finish will be: Mowgli. Ganilir and. Beldorney
Star.
Buaning Bogey Pool,-Entrance, $1. Unlimited entries, no competition unless cards are taken out. Saturday, Sun- day and Monday
Also in connection with above for best The last event should see the. following right go to the post: Gulden Chrysanthe medal score under bandicap, a prize pre- mum (Mr.. dn Won), (irey Kaight (Mr, sented by Mr. H. Hancock
Ladies Foursomes-Two prizes for Pollock) Curiosity Shop: (Mr. Nemaze),best medal score under handicap (1 com Loch Rannoch (Lt.-C. Thompson), Poppy Leaf (Mr. Harriman), Baby Eyes bined handicaps) over last n holes of new Unlimited entries no entrance (Mr. Brodie), Uncle Alf (Mr. Buck) and course,
fees. The competition will be cancelled ssibly Beauty Dallis (Mr. Davies). The unlucky Grey Knight will probably unless at least six different pairs com again find a number of supporters, but pete.
I prefer the chances of Loch "Rannoch, Golden Chrysanthemum and Beauty Dahlia, not to mention Poppy Leaf, whom
I shall picky to win,
I fear that both Grey Knight and Golden Chrysanthemum are not as fit as at last meeting, Judging from recent gallopa. In selecting Poppy Leaf, I im attracted by the light import, compared to what he has carried in the past.
My selections read:-
Race 1:-
1. Jambu,
2. Valiant
3. Two Pairs.
Race 11-
1. Saligi
. Wasp.
3. Blotting Paper.
(Continued at foot of neat Column)
Race III-
1. Gypsy Love,
2. Rothesay.
.3. Seattle.
"Kaer IV:
1. Gray Morn
2. Chicago.
3. Dictator Dahlia
Juce F.
1. Baracen.
7 2. Auchenreoch.
To
Teashop.
1. Mowgli
Gaudic.
3. Beldorney Star.
Race VIL:
1. Poppy Leaf””
2 Beauty Dablia,
3. Loch Rannoch.
in the semifinal of the tug-of-war this week; the Engineers beat the Armocred Car Section and will now meet the Scot- tish Company it. the final on Monday.
Yesterday afternoon, heats in the 100 yards, 200 yards and throwing the cricket hall were decided at Happy | Valley and on Monday morning the heals in the 440 yards: 120 yards burdles and org jump will he decided.
BOWLS.
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LAWN BOWLS."
HONG KONG ASSOCIATION
TO-DAY'S COMPETITIONS.
The following are the league games ing Green). down for decision to-day:--
First Division: Taikoo R.». Craigengower C.C. Civil Service CC. Kowloon B.G.C. Kowloon CC. Kowloon Dock R.C. Second Disinian,
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R.H.K.Y.C. Taikoo R.C. Indian R.C. Erat Point R.C. Polier. R.C. r. Kowloon C.C.
BASEBALL PRACTICE,
MEETING
A meeting of the Hongkong Lawn Bowls Association was held yesterday evening in the Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, Inspector Kent presiding. Messrs. D. Gow Those present were: (President). A. McFarlane (Secretary), J. Laing. J. McLaughlin (Taikoo), S. T. Williamson (Yacht Club), W. Golden- burg and A. O. Brown (K.C.C.), R. Basa |(C.C.C.), J. Grant (Pelice). A. Alder. man and J. Smith (Civil Service), P Farrell, and R. Lapsley (Kowicon Bowl. The meeting decided to accept the
for competition Cup presented
by Mrs. Watson. On the proposition of it Mr. Ghw, seconded by Mr. Brawn,. was decided to ran a knock out competi tion for the cup, each club to be repre septed by one rink, and the cup to be. played for every year. It was agreed that the entrance fer be $5 for each club, the entries and fee to be forwarded by June 15th.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The following selection Committee was The Hongkong. Baschall Club has appointed, for the purpose of appoint- arranged a practice game to be playeding an interport team: "Mesars. Kent, With regard to the Open Champion- o'clock this afternoon, at the Happy against the Philippine Club aine at four (ow, McLaughlin, Grant and Lapsley.
ship, a motion by Mr. Laing to rescind Valley Diamond.
a décision come to at a previous meeting drawn from a hat, the first player drawn to the effect that the entries should be to bare the choice of ground, was de that the total number of entries received feated by B. votos to 4. It was mentioned was: Singles, 58; pairs, 35.
The Americans will probably line up F Bbank and Dome, Pitchers; Harlow, as follows:-Latie, catcher: Werschkul, 1st base; Church, 2nd base; Č. Shank, Hogan, Hawkins, Dome, Le Fevre, and short stop, E. Wilson, rd base; Lane, Harper, outfield and utility,"
A wooting of all interested in the for mation of the baschall league is to be held early next week, after, which it is hoped to get baseball in full swing for a successful season.
The meeting also decided that the arrangements for the cup competition should be left in the hands of the com- mittee responsible for the open cham- pionship.
RHYMES OF THE ROADS.
IV.
PLUNKETT'S "GAP.
Who was Plunkett, of Plunkett's Cap' one seems to remember the chap.. Somebody, thinks he was C.R.F
In the distant past; or a G.0.C.
He wasn't in Government. That we know, And that is about as far as we go!- Nobody now has time to craw! Through the dusty filck in the City Hall. Outside the Blue Book, dead or alive, Who'll know who we were in 75?
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