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HONG KONG POLO CLUB
The Annual Meeting
QUESTION OF A NEW GROUND AND CLUB-HOUSE
The annual meeting of the Hong Kong Polo Club took place on April 21st, whom Lieut.-Colonel Balkan who was in the chair said that negotiations regarding the ground were in progress and they hoped ovontually to get a full size, Bitfed ground with an adequate chib house on 116. Mainland.
Canol, Raikos speech wa follows:-
In the abiency of His Excellency
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the General I have been asked, to tire the Chair.
Finances.
FANLING GOLF·
BOGEY POOL
NEW COURSE, FANLING, APRIL 22-23
L. I. Andrewes I up wins. There were 12 entries.
JUNIOR SECTION CHAM»› PIONSHIP.
At Happy Valley, April 3, final tie W. J. Buller bent J. J. King.
our by sending a winning: side to Shanghai this season,
Tenure of the Ground Concerning the tenure of our ground here there has been con- siderable agitation during the past year and at the present time pege tiations are being carried on. It is possible we may be moved to the mainland where a full-sized turted ground, together with an adequate club house, will be pro vided for us in either Kai Tack or the Prince Edward Road area.
The Incomo and Expenditure. Ae cofat for the year etaded February 28, 1903, roveals na exotes of es ponititure over income of $770 73 as against a gure nearly double that sum for the previous year During the dry season the Royal However, this is mainly secounted!
Naval Recreation Club has played for by the reduction in the account
football every Saturday and Sun- *** Interport Expewes which this day and our action in leaning them en autonbed to $127.10 *S our ground has been of undoubted against $2,457.30 list gear. The assistance to them in view of the expluation paparing this discre-distrossing shortage of playing pancy hien, of use, the the fact that Shanghai visited us this year whereas but yes we went there. *Expenditure. Upkeep Ground and Buildings" is slightly Fugler dus to repainting the Club Hause. The other items on the expenditure side of the balance shes are practically sime as for the proceding period and call fo
a comment. On the income side £le uwavy deerenie în subscriptions from $4,088 to $4,704 in the result of our having aspended play from November onwarda During this time playing imombers were bot charged, their monthly fees which posido the groator part of the mowy received in subscriptions, Had bscriptions been maintained at the level of last year we hold back a little more than paid tr
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Programme for May 7
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-NOTICE.
have removed Our Offices to the from the 22nd day of April, we. National Bank Bailding No. 8A, Des Vaux Road Central (Entrance, Ico I House Street), 2nd floor,
The following is the draft pro-A gramme for the Mucno Races to be held on May 7:-
1.-Unofficial). The Ladies' Race.
DENNYS & Co. Winner 200, Second $100. Thind Hong Kong, 22nd April, 1933. (748 #50. A cup will be presented to the winning rider. For China ponies,
ay Benson and parties classified by tha Hong Kong Jockey Club as
NOTICE.
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E Class at date of cutry that are not won race this year: Weight 140 lbs. Subscription ponies
to this Company to isane to of this Club allowed 10 lbs. To be APPLICATION has been made ridden by ladies. Riders 10 lbs.
Mr. Wong Chang Bhai Hing, duplicate penalty for any raco won this year. Certificate for 20 shares in this Com No whips or spurs allowed. Enpany numbered 26321 to 28340, or other
Onco Round. brince $5.
The splendid new racecourse of subscription ponies of this Club of tha Singapore Turf Club
Excellency opened by His Cecil Clementi, Governor of the Straits Settlenients, on Saturday, 15th inst. In the course of his speech Sir Cecil foreshadowed the possible development of the whole reserve of that portion of forest which lies between Thomson Road and Bukit Timak Road and the reservoira into a Colonial Park. making "one of the most beautiful natural parts in the whole world." Close on five thousand attended and the opening function, favour- ed with good weather, was a great
success.
contractor
The Singapore Free Press, de- acribing the new course, says:-
Sixteen individual have taken a hand in the construc- tion of the new Singapore Turf Club racecourse and gandstand, and their combined efforts, under the direction of Messrs Swan and McLaren. the architects and en gineers, have made of it ona of the finest modern nacecontes in the world.
Converted Eubber Land,
A
course is
folds in the Colony. Nevertheless our act of kindness has resulted in very grievous damage having been dong to our turf. To illustrate how inadequate is the compensation of A little over three years ago the $500 which we receive from the area was rubber land. The trans- Royal Naval Recreation, Club I formation is remarkable one might say that the contructor's Beautifully situated and artistic. tender to returf the eastern end of ally planned, the new the fold, where the greatest dam-likely to be one of the principal age has been done, is something rendezvous of the public of Singa- race over 28,000 while to make pateln
pare every time there is work-ropairs to the balance would meeting in progress.
The grand stand accommodation cost another $2,500. Of course, all
is on two tiers, providing seating this damage has not been caused
for 3,320 people. It is 369 feet in by one season's play but I think length and 52 feet in height, and you will agree that the ground is is built on the usual plan, with a in a very much worse. condition clock tower in the centre. Steel thad it was a year ago. Further girdere, reinforced with concrete. more, when the Navy commenced form the framework of the build- playing football here several years ing, obstructing pillars being com- apo the condition of our turf was pletely diminated. Electric lifts good. Should the transfer to Kow-have been installed in addition to "Turning to the balance sheet you foon be ultimately found impossible the three wide staircases. His Ex- cellency the Governor's private box whall have to face the problems in the centre of the upper tier, of a future. If we are to remmin An excellent view all over the hore very extensive repairs will course is obtained from any point have to be made and at the same in the stand. At the rear of each time an arrangement come to by tier there is a lounge 25 feet in which the benefits done shall not be width where refreshments will be vitiated almost at once by the use served during meetings. The bar accommodation has been well look- of our ground for football,
ed after, and should be adequate for all purposes.
WIZJA.
will be that, Roserva fne Repair to. Ground now stunde at $2,750, The Royal Naval toerenti Club have reimbursed us for the net of tha grand to the extent of $800 at this sum has been placed to
BL account.
The Interport.
in regard to the Club's activities 1h outstanding oveit of the year was, of course, the visit of the Shanghai Polo Club who are, na
u know, the holders of the Kes wick (Cup. Shanghai was repre- sected by Mossrs. Frankling, Fritz, Budick and Woods while our side wwa composed of Major Barry, Ctap- tain Villar, Mensvé. Pollock and Koswick.
Officials for the Current Year. - It is necessary at this meeting to olet officials for the ensuing year ind in this connection the following bavo consented to serve : President His Excellency the
Governor, Sir William Peel. Chairman:-His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, Vice-Presidents: Colonel Nos
worthy, Colonel Cousens,
These gentlemen put up a very
Hon Mr. J. J, Paterson. stont efforts and wore nearly 1 therefore propose these names successful be inking the Cup for together with the following:--Mr. Hong Kong. I feel that we must W. S. Stanton, Hon. Secretary, and General Committee: Lieut. ́express our appreciation of the
arting attitude shown by the Colonel Raikee, Capt. Villar. Capt. Shanghai Club in sontling a side Mould, Capt. Boxer, Mr. Keswick, luring such difficult and expensive Mr. Stanton, and at the same time timen as those are. We greatly en-move the adoption of the accounts. joyed, their visit and it is to be The motion was seconded and hoped that we can return the far- carried unanimously,
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The lawns extend along the en- tire front of the grandstand, about 100 feet in width to the rails of the course, and excellent garden seats are provided along a concrete path in the centre,
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2. The Green Island Handicap.
Winner $200. Second $100. Third 50. For China ponies, subscrip tion ponies of this Club of any sen- son that have not won a race this
VOLF!
Entrance 95. Half a milo 3. The Macao Handicap. Winner $200. Second 8100, Third $50. For Chin ponies, subscrip- tien ponies of this Club of any season. Entrance $5. Seven fur- long.
N.B.--Should the Handicapper decide that the entries for this race permit soune to be run in two sec- tions he will, at his discration divide into Raco 3 and 34, and 34 will be run off after Race No. 8:
4.--The Qolowan Handicap, Winner 8230. Second $100. Thirt 880. For China ponies non-winning subscription griffins of the Hong Kong Jockey Club that arrived in Hong Kong on 2nd November, 1932, and 2nd January, 1933. To be ridon by Jockeys who have not Won ten races anywhere at any time. No whips or spurs allowed. Entrance $5. Five furlongs,
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5.-The Talpa Handicap. Winter $300. Second $150. Third 375. For China ponies classified by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as
"D" Class ́at date of entry." En- tranca $5. Once round.
6. The Ho Kiang Handicap. Winner $250, Second $195. Third
$75. For China ponies classified by the Hong Kong Jockey Club us "E" Class at date of entry. Entrance 85. Oure Round.
HOME CRICKET
UNIVERSITIES STARTING
EARLY
With the approach of summer, cricketers in England are getting out their bats and such of last season's, pariphenalia as is still
usable," and preparing, generally, for another season.
The County Championship pro gramme does not open until early in May, but the undergraduates of Oxford and Cambridge have hisen practising for the first games of the Beason which open to-morrow.
Improved "Tote Arrangements. The crowding in front of the grandstand which was 'so pronounc ed at the old course in consequence of the totalisator being at that side will be obviated in the new course. The totalisator windows are in the With the English teaan just Home main hall of the grandstand, and with the Ashes from Australis, and the indicatore are in a building with the Test matches against the forming the central entrance to the West Indies looming in the horizon, stand, and are visible from
much interest is bound to be mani- part of the rear of the stand.
Accommodation for motorcars fested in the great summer game. has bien provided on the most gen-
The first Test match between erous lines, and the system which England and the West Indies is has been adopted should make free due to commence on June 24, movement of traffic a much more Lord's of course, being the venue easy thing than it has been before for this all-important ghme. Before on race days. Separate parks are then, however, the visitors would provided for owner drivers, syce have played against several of the driven cars, and hire cars and buses. The cars are parked in counties and as the season pro- ranks, at an angle which facili greases, followers of the game will tates easy getting out for any car better be able to form an idea re
garding their strength from any part of the park.
A new rule which should prove of great benefit in control of traffic is that no car may leave the park until its passengers have boarded it. There will thus be eliminated that long and slow procession of syce driven cars past the main en- trance of the stand.
The roads affording entrance and exit are excellently constructed, and give, one way movement in and out beyond a certain point near, the entrance from Dunearn road. The area of the car parks is six and 'a half acres.
Race tracks and Stables. There are three tracks at the new course. The main racing track is Fa little over one mile in length, and 75 feet wide, and is, banked on: the bends at ibe Home end. The bends at either end are 400 feet radius. The centre of the, threet tracks is just a mile in lengtli and B0 feet in width; and is intended for fast exercise work, while the inner ons, 40 feet wide, is for slow exercise work. The inner course has already been put to plenty of use, apparently, judging from the condition of the turf
In the stables there is accommo dation for 252 homes, with guar tarsi
Clone on three million dollara have been spent in the construction of the new racecourse, and the com plated work reflects the greatest credit on the originators, of the scheme and those "who actually brought it into being alike. If the attendance at the opening is any criterion, the now, course is destin- ed to prove a great success.
The following matches will be
Commencing TO-MORROW
26th APRIL
Cortifieste in lieu thereof upon state: ment that the original Certificate No. 119 dated 9th May, 1991, has been lost. or mislaid. And notice is hereby given that, if at the Expiration of One Month from the date hereof, the above Cortifi- cate be not forth coming the Said Certificate will be deemed Cancelled and of No Effect, and a NEW Certif- cate for the Said Shares will be issued in its stond by the Company,
C. DE S. ROBERTSON,
Secretary. Hongkong 8th April, 1933.
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FOOTBALL.
HONG KONG-LEAGUE Division I. To-day, kick-off 6.15 p.m. -
H.K.F.C. Lincoln Regiment.
Club ground. To-morrow, kick off 6.15 p.m. -~-~
South China v. China Athletic.
Caroline Hill.
Police . St. Joseph's Kowloon
F.C. ground,
played to-morrow:-
Oxford:
The Seniors' Match, The Freshinen's Match. Cambridge:
The Seniors'
Metch.
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REMOVAL OF OFFICE.
AS from the 16th inak, we have
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OTICE is hereby given that the 44th ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Company, Exchange Building, Des Voeux Road Central, Victoria, Hong" Kong, on Tuesday, the 25th day of April, 1933, at 11.30 am. for the Reuse Street. purpose of receiving a statement of socounts and the report of the Direc tors for the year ended 31st December,
1932.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the CLOSED from 'ompany will be Thursday, the 13th April, 1933, to Tuesday, the 25th April, 1889, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
ALLAN KEITH,
Becretary. Hong Kong 4th April 1933. [468
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18TH APRIL, 1933.
KEKY EDULJI MOGRA IN BANKRUPTOY.
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE.
FIFTH" EXTRA RACE MEETING
29TH APRIL, 1993,
THE Stewarda have decided that
Tai-Mo-Shan Bandicap, shall be divided iato two Sections at the discretion of the Handicapper.
Tthe Entrica for Race No. 9.
The Programme will therefore be amended as follows:-
t800 No. 9-6,00 P.M.—Tai-Mo- Shan Handicap. (First Section)- Winner $450, Beconi' $225, Third 8135. For China Ponies, "D" Clam. Entran cs $5. Six Furlongs.
Raeo No. 10-830 P.M.—Tai-Mo- Shan Handicap-(Second Section)- Winner $450, Second 8125, Third 125. For China Ponies, “D” Glase, Extran- ca 85. Six Furlonge.
·By Order,
A report of the Beceiver states that at a meeting of creditors held on 18th August, 1932 only two creditors attended and proved their claims, and that subsequently both creditors have withdrawn their claims; it is therefore hehoby ordered that under section 8(2) and sea'ion 108(1) of the Bankruptay Hong Kong, 20th Apr:1993, Act of 1914 the Beceiving Order and Order of Adjudication in the above case be rescinded and the bankruptcy l'of Keky Edulji Mogra annulleð,
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RONALD HALL,
Additional Judge.
THE HONG KONG ·
JOCKEY CLUB.
FIFTH EXTRA RACE
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Eecretary.
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TOTICE is hereby given at the 8th ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Chinese Restaurant at No. 20, Des Voeux Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, on Wednesday,the 26th day of April 1933 at 10.00a.m. for the purpose of receiving a statement"
Directors for the year ended 31st December, 1932.
T MEETING alle holder nf accounts and the roport of the
Permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1933, commencing at 1.00 p.m.
The First Ball will bo Rung at
1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE Members are notified that they und their Ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed.
No One without Badge will be admitted the Members' Enclosure.
Badges admitting Non-Mombere to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (Both including Tax) are obe tainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal application of Member, ench Member to be responsible for all visitors introduced by him, and for of All Chits, etc.
or PayBecretary's Offics, 3rd Floor, Gloucester Building (Tel. 27794)," will close at 12 O'Clock Noon.
ta Badges admitting Members Baobacre will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.
On No Fretext will Childres be permitted in either Enclosure during the Meeting.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Clus House provided they are ordered from the No. 1 Boy in advance. Telephone 21920.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE, The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosura: $5.00 ibolading Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is parable, at the Gate.
Boldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted Half Price.
Bookmakers, Tie The Men, ato., will not be permitted to operate with in the Precincts of Tam Hong Kose JoCENT CLUB during the Race Meeting. By Order,
0. B. BROWN, Hong Kong, 24 h April, 1933.
Secretary,
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THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from Thursday the 13th April, 1933 to Wednesday, the
8th April, 1923 both days inclusive.
By. Order of the Board of Director. LAU TAK PO, “
Managing Director.
Hongkong 12th April 1933.
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SCHOLARSHIPS.
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Scholaof the record Scholarships of a triennial value of 21,350 each, with the objɛef, as stated' by the donor, of "encouraging British boys to turn to the laboratory, the workshop or the land". These Scho larships are, anbjost to other osaditions of the trust, open to British boys-of pure white descent. below the age of 20 years on July 1, 1939, who have been resident in China or Eongkong for a period of not less than three years immediately preceding the examīns- tion and whose parents for one of them) have resided in China or Hong Kong for a peried of at least three years. The award will be made by the Trustees on the recommendation
of the Examination Syndicate of Cambridge University on the result of the Solidol Certificate Examination to be held in December, 1939,24
Full particolars and entry forme may be obtained from LC. Hosley Fa Superintendent of Education Administration Building, Shangha Municipal Council.
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