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THE SHANGHAI CHAMPIONS.
HOW WHEATCROFT WON THE RACE.
FULL SWEEP NUMBERS.
Of Champions' Day in Shanghai on Wednesday last, the North China Daily News writes:
The Fates have not been kind to the Shanghai Race Club. Ata period which every Shanghai maa who loves racing for racing's sake recognises as distinctly critical, the Shanghai Race Club, with not too many aces in their hand, had managed to put on two of the finest sporting cards ever known in China and it wanted only a fine day yesterday for there to be same- thing of which really to boast. Then it rained! And of course Alligator went by the board, so did Busy Bee, and so did everything else. Even Gold Shield, whose owner tipped him so freely at the local counterpart of the London Press dinner when they tell the world who is going to win the Derby.
A Gallant Grey." It was a really fine field for the Champions; so far as quality went,
about as featureless a race as one has seen for many years, and about
as popular an ending as could be imagined. Now that Old Bill on. the retired list, there is no question but that Wheatcroft is the most popular pony in Shanghai and even those who knew that Busy Bee, Pat, Ontario, Alligator and four other ponica were
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H.M.S. SHROPSHIRE.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE
Money and Markets
COUNTY.
OWNER RETIRING AFTER 25
YEARS.
BUTS GROUP OF COPPER
CLAIMS.
BY MAIL, WIRE, AND
WIRELESS
Cairo.-Sheikh Hafiz Wahba, Counsellor to the King of the Hefaz. denies that the arms confiscated by
the King of the Hejaz.
The quarter-deck of H.M.S.BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS. CONSOLIDATED SMELTERS.¦a Danish Court were destined for Shropshire, the latest vessel of the county class, which is due to leave shortly for service with the First Cruiser Squadron in the Mediter vanean, was the sene last month of a gathering of people of Shrops hiry, who had come, to make pre- sentations of silver plate and a silk en ensign on behalf of the county and members of the Shropshire Society in London.
On arrival in Chatham, the visi tors, numbering about 100, were welcomed by the Mayor and Mn. yoress, Alderman and Mrs. Osborn Taylor, in the Town Hall, where they were entertained at luncheon. In the ship, which was lying in the dockyard, Captain Ronald Oldham, the officer in command, received the party, and mustered as many meme bers of all ranks and ratings as could be accommodated on the quar
ter-deck, where the plate was dis- played on the capstan. Mr. George Palmer, secretary of the Shropshire Society, read letters of apology for non-attendance from Lord Brad ford. Major-General Sir John Gat aure, Sir Edward German, and posed the music, to the Shropshire song "All Friends Round the Wrekin," wrote: "I am all the
others. The last named, who com-
more sorry I cannot attend since All Friends Round the Wrekin' is
to be performed by the Band of the Royal Marines. Will you kind y give my compliments to the Bandmaster and Musical Director, and thank him for having made a march arrangement from the song
Toulon. Two scàmen were killed and three injured here, when an air compressor exploded on board the erench cruiser Duguay-Trouin. One The Hong Kong Sporting Arms ["D.F." Special Service.) of the injured men has since died.
Newcastle. The first local pro- and Ammunition Company, of
Vancouver, B.C.--The Consolidat-secution under the Excessive Noises Beaconsfield Arcade, will within the ed Mining and Smelting Company Regulation was heard here, when next few days have changed hands. of Canada, Limited, has closed Ernest Nell, ice-cream vendor, was The retiring owner, Mrs. R. B. deed for the Kinman group of fined £2 for allowing his motor-eyele
mineral claims on Nimpkish lake to make an excessive noise. Branch, is well known in the Colony, in the northern end of Vancouver having been connected actively with Island and is losing no time in the business for 28 years, during starting an extensive development the greater part of which she has programme according to reports Mrs. the ground erecting camps and handled the store herself. Branch is disposing of the business building a road to facilitate trans portation of two power plants and to Mr. Wong Kow.
diamond drilling equipment.
here, A crew of men is already on
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Riga. The Executive Committee of the Communist International has formally expelled Comrade Pepper, the leader of the Communist Party in the United States, for insubor dination and alleged falsification of accounts, particularly for refusal to ober orders to go to Moscow,
Madrid.-Violent thunderstorms The activity of Consolidated in Mr. William Smith, Mrs. Branch'a father, founded the business well this new field, where prospectors are reported from various parts of have been very busy this season, Spain. Near Luarca (Asturias) over 50 years ago, according to his, lends considerable interest to the four people were killed when the daughter. At first, the firm went discovery of copper staked last year tree under which they were shelter. under the name et William Smith by E. L. Kinman and his partners, ing was struck by lightning. Six horses were killed at the same time. The discovery drew favourable com-- and Company, but inter changed to ment from George A. Clothier. Gov. At Madrid a nursing home was its present title. Mr. Smith during ernment resident engineer, who instruck, but no one was hurt. his lifetime had the assistance of the published report of the British Columbia Department of Mines for his wife and daughter, nöw Mrs. the first six months of 1999 says Branch, and after his death they that "an extraordinary amount of carried 013 the business, Mrs.stripping and open-cutting has been done in the time, disclosing some Branch taking charge after extraordinary showing of ore, rang- death of Mra, Smith
ing from straight chalcopyrite to straight sphalerite."
the
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were delighted to see the gallant
On enquiry we learn that Mr. Wong Kow intends to make certain structural alterations in the shop
TCL OF WINNIPEG"
grey come home as easily as be I wish it every success, and I hope premises, which will give it a moze ing the mineralization to extend having arrived, Consignees of Wargo by
now
has over done in the career which includes three Champions wins, two seconds and two thirds. The most amazing thing was that J. K. Brand should have had to wait for the Champions to secure his first win of the meeting.
An Easy Victor".
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The preliminary parade revealed. nothing for the ponies were heavily sheeted as a protection against the rail that little could be seen of them. As for the race, there, was not an incident in it. The field run ensily behind Election Eve to the half-mile, where Brand sent Whenteroft up und invited the rest to catch him, which they would not do.. Actually, he was going away from them down the straight and it was another case of beart, strength and honesty win- ning over mere apred. A wet course is no excuse, for, with the exertion of the novice jockeys race, the ponies all did good times. The course, was not heavy, but only spongy on top and Whent
croft won beenuse he shares with
it may be adopted by the ship."
The County's Gift.
Colonel G. Windsor-Clive. M.P.. president of the Shropshire Society, who represented Lord Powis, Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, made the presentation of plate from the county. He said he believed it was the first time that the name of Shropshire had appeared in the Navy List, and it had given the greatest satisfaction throughout the county. When Lord Powis initiat ed the movement for the presenta tion of the plate there was a ready response On behalf of the peo- ple of Shropshire, be wished the officers and ship's company good luck and prosperity.
Mrs. Windsor Clive, in present ing the silken ensign on behalf of the ladies of Shropshire, recalled that Lady Powis performed the
unching ceremony last year, and it was a matter of extreme regret
that she had since been the victim
Ore, according to Mr. Clothier, had been exposed in four places within a length of 3,000 feet show- ACTORS a within of over 100 feet, in her are informed that all Goods are spacious and lighter appearance. which are masses of chalcopyrite 10 sing, landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazarlena Go- The whole premises will also be re-to 13 feet wide. Mr. Clothier char- downe of Holt's Wharf, whence Delivery acterizes this discovery kable suthe Claims will be admitted after the decorated by the new owner.
ore as "altogether a remarkable sur- face showing and should it main- tain its surface proportions and mineralization will produce an im- mense tonnage for every 100 feet of depth obtained."
NEW MATCH PLANT AT HULL.
"D.P." Special Service,]
Hull, Quebec.-Construction will start before the end of August on· a large up-to-date match plant to be erected here by the newly or- ganized Hull Match Company. For the last eight months the City of Hull has been without its famed match industry, the World's Match
Corporation, Ltd., which acquired
the E.B. Eddy match business, hav- of a motor accident. Aldermaning removed its plant to Berthier- John Paimer, Mayor of Ludlow, ville, Que.
Local and Montreal
Soochow, Tell-me-more and U. presented n. silver tankard on be capital has combined to found a
the reputation of being the most honest pony and the biggest heart. ed on the three local courses. Also, he has the advantage of a master in the saddle.
Another Account. Election Eve on the rails shot away from the gate ahead of his stable companion. Busy Bee, and at the mile post was three lengths clear, whilst Busy Bee had a length on Alligator, just out of the field. with Cloverland whipping in. At the three-quarter post, Election Eve had drawn away to many lengths, whilst the others had closed on Busy Bee and there was scarcely four lengths over them. At Probst's, Whenteroft had gone u second and in a few strides had
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half of that borough, which he ex- plained was a replica of a tankard in the borough's collection of silver plate. The originals had long been used at high festivals as a loving cup. being usually filled with spic ed ale. He was sorry to note that this practice was falling somewhat into disuse, but he hoped that the. cruiser's officers would revive it in Cell vigour.
Captain's Reapcase,
Captain Ronald Oldham, in ac cepting the presentations on behalf of the ship's company, paid a tribute to the memory of Lady Powis for the part she together with Lord Powis, had played in the organization of the presenta tion since she performed the un-
new match business to replace Hull's long, established industry and approximately 8120,000 will be expended on the new. plant to be hilt nt Montelair boulevard and St. Redempleur street. The pre- sident of the new concern is I. Dufresne of Montreal.
At a recent meeting of the Hull; city council, official permission, was unanimously granted the company to use the word "Hull" in their trade name.
TO-DAY'S WIRELESS
PROGRAMME.
BROADCAST BY Z.B.W. ON 350 METRES.
passed Election Eve. At the Monching and christening ceremony. meat, Wheatcroft WAK a half-
He was glad that the designs of, length better than Alligator, with
the plate were from those long na- the rest still well an. Turning into the straight, Wheateroft was
sociated with the county, and he could not help, being struck by clear of Alligator, with Pal com-
their simplicity and beauty. The ing up on the rails, but the old
Borough of Ludlow, he understood, Champion would not be denied and
was famous not only for its hös- continued to come away, winning very easily by four lengths. Busspitality, but for its collection of programme of Chinese and Euro
Bee came again to such good pur- nose that he ran Alligator out of second by three lengths, Time, min. 40.2/5 sec.
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The Sweep Figures. Results of the drawing on the "A" and "B" Champions Sweep-
"A" "B" 47616
Crossfire
Pony.
Election Eve.
Xenopbop
Elopement Eve Smouldering Fire Ontario The Bright Comet Unity Eve
1.Wheatcroft
Saracen
Glen Lochay Ecarte
The Hopeful Bird The Crafty Bird Courageous
Castle Diamond
-Busy Bee
Bavoy
3.-Alligator
12:30 to 2.30 p.m.-Demonstration
Laskards. (Laughter.) The replica per records. they had received was an extreme-
handsome one, and its generous
1.48 p.m.-Weather report.
3 to 6 p.m.-Programme
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18.15
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[Daily Share Quotations will be found on page 9 of this issue.]
IRMA HARRISON SINGS IN "ALIBI."
Irma Harrison, for several years a popular performer on the stage and screen registers one of the year's distinctive. hits in Alibi,” now showing at the Queen's,
Bora in New Orleans twenty-four. years ago, Viss Harrison was educ- ated in the southern city, and later went to New York. Her beauty. of and dancing ability soon gave her
tention of D. W. Griffith, she play.
si spoke volumes for the hospital- Columbia records supplied by Thea foothold, and attracting the at
hy and the capacity of the Shrope Anderson Music Company. would also appreciate the gift of hire folk. The ship's companyAmoureuse, Vaise" and "Valse ed in several of his films, includ Bleue," J. H. Squire, Celeste One Exciting Night" and
"America." "Octet.
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the gramophone, and the cheque sent through Lord Powis for the 3262 purchase of records. They owed a 6734 special debt to the ladies of
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Coloverland
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Dem Tartarus)," Roy Hender. son, Baritone. "Serenade" and "Capricietto
From String Quartet," Violin Solo.
fine silken ensign, and they would and Tartarus (Gruppo Aus always be proud to fy it. He agreed that it was difficult for an inland county to keep up a close contact with a naval vessel, but. something might be done through the Shropshire Society and similar associations to keep alive the fri endly relations which were already established. On their cruise they would certainly have cause to re- member with gratitude "All Fri-
"Song of Hybrais The Cretan"
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The Midnight Review," Robert Easton, Bass.
Les Million D'Arlequin" and **Carmen-Intermezzo, Aen. dolive Band.
ends Round the Wrekin." (Cheers.) "Sanctuary of the Heart"! and
This song was sung by Miss. Marion Juckes, the whole company joining in the singing and the Band of the Royal Marines play. ing the accompaniment.
a Monastery
Organ Solo.
Garden,"
@ to 7 p.m.-Chinese programme, 7.48. p.m.-Evening weather re- The vial- port. tors were afterwards shown over
9 p.m-Programme of Columbis
and
"Love's. 'Dream (Liebestraum) " and Come, Silver Moon (Lòn- donderry Air)," J. H. Squire, Celeste Octet. Ballet. Egyptien---Allegro"
"Ballet Egyptien-Allegretto," Orchestre Symphonique do Paris; "Ballet Egyptien-Andante " and
1.
Ballet Egyptien-Final," Or chestre Symphonique de Paris. Mignonette and, "Two
Sad
Eyes," Thorpe Bates, Baritone, "Sanctuary of the Best," Albert W. Ketelbey's Concert Orch. "Hungarian Dance" and "Spring Song," J. H. Squire, Celeste .Octet.
the ship and entertained at tes,records supplied by The Anderson"
and joined in the dancing on the quarter deck.
Bill Barrow:
Poppyland
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21037 13391 **30058 The Field No. 2.. -3388
The Field No. 1
Music Company.
The Barber of Seville-Overture,"
Symphony Orchestra, "Nell" and "The Green Tie or the Little Yellow Dog," Billy Bennett,
"The Bohemian Girl-Overture,"
Percy Pitt. Symphony Orch. (Continued on nest Column).
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The Marriage of Figaro Where are gone now those fairest momenta," Miriam Licette, Lumber Love," Selection, Lyceum
Soprano,
Theatre Orchestra. "Thais-Meditation" and "Ele-
gie, Violin Solo. “Jungle-Drums-Patro)" and "By
The Blue Hawaiian, Watere," Grenadiers Guards.
Tone Pictura.
10 p.m.-Nows Bullečká, 10.30 p.m.-Close down.
be obtained,
Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 17th November, 1929, will be subject to Rent.
THE DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE
AND
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BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT IN
ORDER THAT PASSENGERS PER
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MAY ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THIS VESSEL
WILL SAIL FROM HONG KONG AT
6.00 A.M. DECEMBER 2ND INSTEAD
OF DECEMBER 3RD, ARRIVING SAN
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INSTEAD OF DECEMBER 25т¤.
Notts. William Henry Marsh, All Claims against the Steamer mustaged six, was killed when his head b presented to the Undersigned on or was trapped between a swing-gate before 24th November, 1920, or they and the gate-post at the entrance will not be recognized.
to the grounds, of Lamb Close House, Eastwood. Notta.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown*, here they will be examined on say Tuesdays
Fridays, between the Hours of 10.45 a.m. and Noon, within the Free Storage period of One Week.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINE LTD.
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Paris-A motor accessory atore and factory in the Rue Villejuste, off the Avenue Foch, Paris, was completely destroyed by fire. All! the 80 employees escaped, but several of them had to jump for their lives out of windows, their retreat having been cut off by the James.
London. Mr. E. Lapointe, the Canadian Minister for Justice, re- presented Canada at the meeting in London of the special committee which, in accordance with recim- mendations of the last Imperial Con- ference, will consider and report, upon certain legal problems left un- solved by the Conference.
The my. Suderland (H.A.L.) (eft Shanghai on Monday, the 11th inst. at 4 pm. via Foodow and is due here on Friday the 13th instant.
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