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THE RACES.
Captain H. M. Richards' ch. Hermit, tust g
Mr. Walwyn T
Blake, C.C.M.G. His Excellency Vice-Admiral Major C. M. Dobell's g. Lute, istih
Stewards His Excellency Sir Henry A.Kr. Buzey's w. looming Rose, at .......
Mr. Gresson a Sir Edward'. Seymour, K.C.B.; His Excellency
Mr. Johnson 3 Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, C.M.G.; Com modore Francia Powell, R.N., C.B.; Colonel Captain Bland's w. Marguerite, 10st 61
Mr. Cummings o The O'Gorman, C.9.0. ; Major Kettlewell, aand. B.I.; A. Babington, Esq.; the Hon. G. P. Chater, C.M.G.; D. Gillies, Esq.; The Hon. R. M. Gray; M. Grote, Esq.; Sir Thomas Jackson, K.; the Hon. J. J. Kesalck; J. H. Lewis, Esq.; the Hon. F. H. May, c.at.G.; and E. W. Rutter, Esq. Clerks of the Scale). H. Lewis,. Esq., and E. W. Rutler, Esq.
Judge-The Hon. C.P. Chater, C 2.0. - -
Mr. David's bik. St. Andrew, ist Mr. Moller o
Celegraph Asian Judge. The Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G Black Rock St. Andrew was six lengths in
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FRBRUARY 26, 1931.
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FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY, The day was fine and the splendid weather of the last few days gave every promise of: holding on for the race days. There was a moderate sun and a fair breeze and the turf was in first class condition, and the rast
Valley Race Course were promised some excellent sport,
At the start St. Andrew took the lead follow! ed by Blooming Rose. At the Winning Post, St." Andrew, Hermit, Lute, Blooming Rose and Diana the last was the order, They were very scattered. St. Andrew led by 8 length at the bridge and Marynerite was out of the race being twenty length behind the leader. At the front of Hermit, at the hill from the Rock Her- mit took the lead from St. Andrew, next Bloot ing Rose and Lute. Entering the straight Rose challenged Hermit and Lute raced well and Hermit won by a length. Time, 2.26-3,5th win. The HONGKONG DERBY, a Sweepstakes of $20 each with $1,500 added; (half forfeit if declared on or before day of closing entries); winner to receive 70 per cent.; second 20 per cent.; third to per cent.; for Walera subscribed for by Members ns. Derby Grif fins; subscription Waler Griffins eligible weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half
Among the passengers saved in the Riad crowds that were assembled at the Happy Sir Horace McMahon's b. Kismet, 10st to... Janeiro are William Brander from Yokohama and Holze of Shanghai. The drowned in- clude C. Dowdall and H. C. Matheson of Shanghai and Alfie. Hart and wife of Manila.
THE OPERATIONS IN BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA.
De Wet is marching on Prieska to await Hertzog who is bringing 1,000 re-mounts.
LATER.
BOTHA ASKS TO ARRANGE SURRENDER.
The Weekly despatch states that a Cabinet council has been summoned owing to a tele-
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GREAT proportion of cataracts and
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257 A diseases affecting those advancing in life
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De Wet's invasion of the Cape Colony has completely failed, and it is stated that he has escaped with a handful of followers, fleeing across the Orange River in a boat.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report saya:- - Ou the 26th at 13.10 puu, the barometer Ims fallen in S. China, risen in the extreme North.
Gradients are slight with moderate or light moascon on the coast, and fresh monsoon in the N. part of the China Sea. Forecast:-
Moderate N.E winds; fine,
LOGAL AND GENERAL. RACE HOLIDAYS:--The Post Office will be closed at noon to-morrow, and Thursday, the 27th, and 29th-inst., respectively.
THE Gazelle notifies :--Captain W. A. Coxen, Queensland Defence Force, to be an Assistant Provost-Marshal, China, Field "Force, graded as a Deputy-Assistant Adjutant General, and to have the temporary rank of Captain in the Army whilst so employer.
THE last letter written by the Queen is said to have been to Lord Kitchener, almost imme- diately after her interview with Lord Roberts, on his return from South Africa, but the letter Ites uncompleted, as Her Majesty had not strength left to finish it. This shews how near the war in South Africa lay at the heart of our late beloved Sovereign.
Is the Domesticities, of Mr. E. A. Lucas there is a delightful story of Dean Stanley. The Dean, we are told, once arrived at table with one side of his collar flapping in the air. Dur ing the meal his hostess asked him if he was aware of its conditi, and if he would like any assistance in rectifying it. “Oh, no,” he re- plied, genially, it broke while I was dressing. i don't mind. Do you?" -
A RETURN of the number of cases communic able diseases notified as occuring in this Colony during the week ended the 23rd inst. gives In the City of Victoria cases of plague and 5 deaths (Chinese); in the harbour ft cases of
Cholera and 3 deaths (s.s. Cheung Chen, im- ported); in City of Victoria case of diptheria (Portuguese) in City of Victoria I case of small- pox and 1 death (Chinese).
THE Hon, R. D. Omnisby, Director. of Public Works, is shortly going home for a holiday which he has fully carned, leaving on 12th March by the Pacific Mail Company's steamer Chine, and travelling by way of America. Mr. W. Chatham, Assistant Director of Public Works, is returning by the German liner Stuttgart, which is expected to arrive here about 6th
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There was a large attendance and the various booths and stands were wall filled. "The accom dation was very good and the Committee must be complimented on the splendid arrangements. which were carried out in characteristic good style. Everything was going excellently when the bell sounded for the first race shortly after noon.
Most of our prominent residents appeared at this annual meeting and amongst those present were H.E. Major-General Gascoigne (com manding the troops), Capt. Trefusis (aide de camp), Col. O'Gorman and others. His Excel- lency the Governor was not present owing to the recent death of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen.)
the day.
The Band of the R. W. F. was in attendance and played some excellent selections during The WONG-NEICHONG STAKES, & Sweep, stakes of $5 each with Sigo added; second to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; Non-winners allowed 3 Ds: Subscription Grifins of any previous year, non-winners, allowed lbs; griffin allowed bs. Five Furlongs. Mr. G. H. Potts' blk. Moriturus, 11st 4......
Mr. W. W. Cox 1 Mr. Hart Buck's g. Esperance, tost 6lb .......
Mr. Crawford 'z Mr. Hansfield's w. Ace of Hearts, 11st id ...
Mr. Walwyn 3 Mr. David's br. Tarantula, 1st i
Mr. Moller o Mr. Derick's g. Tube Rose, Hist 4b
Mr. Cumming Mr. Dryasdust's;d. Tit Bits, 1ost glo............
Mr. P. A. Cox o Mr. Kingston's ch. Polka, (late Posledny),
11st 1............. ....... Mr. Brutton o | Mr. Nauticus Sunshine, (late Skipjack),
rost 12bb.....
Mr. Lloyd o Mr. John Peel's g. Baluchi, rast 10
Mr. Gresson o Captain.. M. Richards' ch, Hermit, tost ofb Mr. Johnson
Ace of Hearts took the lead followed by Mori- turus. Round the village Ace took the lead and at the distance past Moriturus got the lead and on by a long lead with Ace last. Time 1.16. THE "VICTORIA" Siakes, winner to receive $1,000; second $200; third $50; for China ponies weight for inches as per scale; eni trance $10. One Mile.
Mr. John Peel's ch. Set, 11st b Mr. Gresson Mr. G. H. Potts b. Desert King, cost raf...
Mr. Cox 2 Mr. Derick's'd. Sandstorm, ist 1lb............
Mr. Cumming 3 Mr. Marshall's ch. Hope, tost 131b
Mr. Crawford o
all the way by a neck with the others in the Set won by a length, and a half. She led order following. She finished up at the winn- ing post leading by three length's with the other three horses behind, a length or so be tween each. Official time, 2.07 min
Į
Mr. Johnson I Mr. Jay's br. Rheingold, jest zh
“Mr. P. A. Cox 2 Mr. Darius' b. Glory-f1st 5. Mr. W. W. Cox 3 Mr. David's ch. Loyalist, lost 13ib.Mr.-Moller o Captain Q.S. Flower's B. Battle-axe, lost 7...
Mr. Lloyd o
Mr. Walwyno
Mr. J. H. Lewis' b. Arrogant, lost tolb......
Glory took the lead from the start with Arrogant and Loyalist next. Over the hill Glory still led with Loyalist second. Fast the winning post the order was still the same and Kismet was following well. Battleaxe ran off the course at the Bridge. Kismet ran the Black Rock Kismet got up to Glory second with Arrogant and Loyalist next at
and Rheingold. At the village Kismet and and there were eight lengths between them Glory were running a neck and neck race, with Rheingold going wall three lengths behind. Glory was done up and Rheingold took second place on the outside. Entering the straight it was a race between Kismet and Rheingold, the fatter still on the outside. Rheingold put on a spurt and was not a length behind when the post was reached. The finish was Kismet just in front, Rheingold a good second, and Glory. and Loyalist three lengths behind. Time 2.55-3.5th min:
The LUSITANO CUP, presented by the Members of the Clab Lusitano; second to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting 7lbs extra; ponies that have never won a race allowed 5lbs; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter. Mr. G. H. Potts' br. Forest King, 11st 4b
Mr. W. W. Cox 1 Me. Buxeys g. New Rose, 11st 1lb........
Mr. Grésson 2 Mr. Kingston's ch, Polka, 11st 1b.........
Mr. Johnson 3 Mr. David's g. Strategist, f1st 7b Mr. Moller o Mr. Derick's b. Thunderstorm, st. 1.
Mr. Cumming o
At the start Thunderstorm was left six lengths behind. Forest King took the lead and next were Strategist, Thunderstorm and New Rose and Polka last. At the bridge Forest was still in front with Strategist second Thunderstorm third and Rose fourth. Up to the Rock this
order was maintained. Down the Rock
Rose took third place and at the village she went second. Forest King was two lengths in front of Rose. On entering the straight Forest King was hard pushed by. New Rose, with Strategist third. Forest won easily with New Rose in second and Polka pulling up to third. Time 242-2.5th min.
The COMPRADORS' CUP, presented; second to receive half the entrance fees; for Subscrip- tion Waler Griffins of this season, 1900-190 weight for inches as per scale; winner of Valley Stakes 7ba, extra's entrance $5. One mile.
Mr. Hammonia's bik. Baron, 1ost 13lb.
The MAIDEN STAKES, Winger to receive $500; | Mr. A. Babington's b. Sundowner, lost 13b...
second $100; third $50;for Walers subscribed
Mr. P. A Cox 1 Mr. J. H. Lewis' br. Innocent, 11st b
Mr. Walwyn 2
Mr. May 3
Mr. Johnson o
Mr. Hart Buck
for by Members as Derby Griffins; subscrip- Sir Horace McMahon's b. Mentor, rist alb... tion Waler Griffins eligible; weight for
inches as per scale; entrance $10. Three Mr. Hart Buck's b. Croxton, 1ost rob.......... Quarters of a Mile.
Sir Horace McMahon's b. Kismet, rostro...
Mr. Johnson x Mr. Derick's bik. Farewell, rost 7th............
Mr. Cummings 2
| Mr. Hammonia's b. Donner, rost rolb..
Mr. Buxey's b. Imperial Rose. 1ost 4......
Mr. Gresson 3 Mr. P. A. Cox 6 Mr. Baxey's b. Souvenir Rose, rost 13......
Mr. W. W. Cox o
Mr. David's E. Colonist, jost job...Mr. May o Mr. David's ch. Unionist, tost 13th
Mr. Miller o
Captain 0. 5. Flower's b Battle axe, rost 7
Mr. Lloyd o
Mr. Brutton o
Mr. Hammonia's br. Blitz, 10st 10.............
Mr. Hart Buck's ch. Belvoir, 10st tol........
Mr. Hart Buck o Mr. J. H.Lewis' b. Haphacard, Test 2
Mr. Walwyn o From the start Kismet got away with Hap- hazard, Unionist and Blitz next. At the Black Rock it was, Kismet Haphazard and Donner, Unionist, Blitz. Kismet finished with a lead of ten lengths and was riding exceedingly well. Time 125-3,5th min.
The start was a very slow one, with lono- cent in the lead if anything. At the bridge Croxton had a lead of twelve lengths and Men tor in the second place and Sundowner third: At the Rock the order was Croxton, Innocence Mentor. Down the Black Rock Croxton was' finished and was left behind, the lead being well taken by Baron. Entering the straight Baron was in front of Innocent and a race, between the two resulted in a win for Baron by four lengths. Sundowner was five lengths behind Innocent and Mentor just after. Croxton was done for and came in many lengths behind.
The HONGKONG CLUB Cur, presented; second to receive the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; en- trance $13. One mile and a half. Mr. Buxey's g. Rose de France, rost rafb
Mr. Derick's br. The Doctor, tist rib........
Mr. Gresson
Mr. Cummings 2
Mr. J. H. Lewis' ch. Bulbul, tost 12th
Mr. Johnson 3
Mr. David's br. Tarantula, 11st 1b Mr. Moller Mr. Dryandust', g. Sinbad, rost ob ....................................
'Mr. Crawford à
The VALLEY STAKES, a Sweepstakes of $teach
with $200 added; winner to receive 70 per Mr. Dryasdust's d. Tit Bits, rost 6.......... cent.; second 20 per cent, third to per cent.; Mr. Mansfield's g. Ante (latę Cilrbew), rist4lb for Subscription Water Griffins of this season, 1900-1901; weight for inches as per scale, Air. G. I. Pólts' g. Interrogation, tist 4lb... Three Quarters of a Mile. ». Mr. J. H. Lewis' br. Innocent, 1st sh
Mr. Johnson jegt111b-46--4aw་
Mr. John Peel's b. Dingo, rost 130 ............. Mr. Gresson Sir Horace McMahon's b Menior, Tist, ab....
Mr. Johnson a Mr. A. Babington's b. Sundowner, fost 13D
Mr. May. 3 Mr. Buxcy's br. Wood Rose, rost 75
Mr. W. W. Cox o Mr. Derick's b. Deep Bay, 10st 13b. Mr. Ford o Mr. Hart Buck's g. Lincoln, last 4.
Mr. Hart Buck o
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Mr.-H. Hill's br. Bulisaye, tost roll........
Mr. Walwyn o Mr. Jay's b. Allgold, rost 7B Mr. Moller...... o Mr. Ellis Kelly's ra. Alaric, lost tob.........
Mr. Brutton o
Mr. Lloyd o
Mr. P. A. Cox o
Mr. J. H. Lewis' skei. Blazer, 10st 7th...**.**** Mr. Oswald's b Scintillant, rost rob.......... Mr. Ray's i.g. Blue Gum, 10st 10...... Mr. Wheelrut's br. The Giraffe, 11st Sib......
Mr. Gedge o Afr. Cumming
On the start Mentor was leading but Bulls- eye took the the lead shortly afterwards. Up to the Rock Bullseye still was first with Dingo and Meator next: Round the vil lago Dingo took first place from Bullseye, with Mentor and Sundowner next. In the atraight Dinge took the lead from Mentor then Mentor leads. The result was Dinge, Mentor, Sund-
owner.
This being the last race, a conclusion was arrived at about half past five.
The programme for to-morrow's racing is as follows:--
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, 27THFEBRUARY, The FLYAWAY STAKES, a sweepstakes of $5 each with $100 added; second to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scnte; non-winners at this meeting allow- est 3ds.; Subscription ponies of any previous season allowed sibs,; previous winners at this meeting 7th extra. Three quarters of a mile. Captain Bland's w. Marguerite, rost 6. Mr. Buzey's g. New Rose, ist 1lb · · Mr. Buxey's w. Blooming Rose, 11st 1 Mr. Derick's g. Tube Rose, rist 41b Mr. Derick's b. Thunderstorm. Fist b Mr. Derick's d. Sandstorm, 11st th Mr. Dryasdust's d. Tit Bits, tost ob Captain Finch's d. Diana, lost 12 Mr. Hart Buck's g. Esperance, 10st 6th Mr. Hermann's spd. Minor, lost 12 Mr. Kingston's ch. Polka, itst b Mr. Mansfield's w. Ace of Hearts, 11st t Mr. Marshall's ch. Hope, tost izl Mr. Nauticus g. Sunshine, rost 12th Mr. John Peels g. Baluchi, ist 1 Mr. John Peel's g. Beechnut, 10st 12th Mr. John Peel's ch. Set, 11st 7lb Mr. G. H. Pous' b. Desert King, rosĖ 123 Mr. G. H. Pous' blk. Moriturus, 1st 4th Captain H. M. Richards' ch. Hermit, zost ofb
THE GREAT SOUTHERN HANDICAP winner,
to receive $1,000; secand $200; third, $50;' entrance $to; for China ponies. One mila and a quarter.
Captain Bland's w. Marguerite, Mr. Buxey's g. Rose de France, Mr. Buxey's g. New Rose, Mr. Buxey's w. Blooming Rose," Mr. David's bik. St. Andrew, Mr. David's g. Strategist, Mr. David's br. Tarantula, Mr. Derick's g. Tubo Rose, Mr. Derick's d. Sandstorm, Mr. Derick's b. Thunderstorm, Mr. Derick's br. The Doctor, Mr. Dryasdust's g. Sinbad, Mr. Dryasdust's di. Tit Bits, Mr. Kingston's ch. Folka, ¿ Mr. J. H. Lewis' ch. Bulbul, Mr. Mansfield's w. Ace of Hearts,. Mr. Marshall's ch." Hope, Mr. John Peel's ch. Set,
Mr. John Peel's g. Baluchi, Mr. John Peel's g. Kingfisher, Mr. John Peel's g. Beechant,
Mr. G. H. Potts. Interrogation, Mr. G. H. Potts' br. Forest King, Mr. G. H. Potts' blk. Moriturus, Captain H. M. Richards' g. Edelweiss, Mr. Totg's ch. Modder, Captain U. M. Richards' ch. Hermit,
The GARRISON CUP, presented by the Officers of the Garrison; second to receive $100; for Walers subscribed for by members as Derby Griffins; Subscription Wäler Griffins eligible; handicap: previous non-starters 10 carry top weight; entrance $to. One Mile: Mr. A. Babington's b. Sundowner, Mr. Buxey's b. Imperial Rose,- Mr. Buxey's br. Favourite Rose, Mr. Buxey's b. Souvenir Rose, Mr. Darius' b. Fame, Me Darius' b: Glory, Mr. David's ch. Unionist, "Mr. David's b. Colonist,,
Mr. Derick's bik. Farewell, Mr. Derick's,b. Deep Bay," Mr. Dryasdust's b. Crusader, Mr: Captain O. S. Flower's b. Battle-axe, Mr. Hammonia's br. Blitz, Mr. Hammonia's b. Donnet,, Mr. Hart Buck's ch. Belvoir, Mr. Jay's br. Rheingold, Mr. J. H. Lewis' b. Arrogant, Mr. J. H. Lewis' b. Haphazard, Sir Horace McMahon's b. Kismet, Mr. Wheelrut's br. The Giraffe,
The GERMAN CUP, Presented by the members of the German Club;second to receive half the entrance fees; for Subscription Water Griffins of this season, 190-1901; weight for inches as per scale ; entrance S10. One Mile and a Quarter.
March. He will assume the duties of the De- Mr. Hammonia's bik. Baro Mr. P. A. Cox 2 the first place with Titlis, Ante and Sinbad THE NAVY CUP, Presented by Officers of H
partment during the absence of Me, Ormsby, to whom we tender bast wishes for an enjoyable passage. YEYTERDAY afternoon Mr. G.J.W. King offered for sale by public auction at the offices of the Public Works Department several Ipis of
Crown land. Honghom Inland Lots Nos. 230 and 231 were bought by Mr. D. H. Silas, the former for $5,100 (upset price $4,273), and the latter for $20 above the upset price, which was 14.375. The contents in square feet, were 7,125 each Hunghom Inland Lots Nos. 432,233, and: 234
were bought by Mr. A. Shelton Hooper, for the Land Investment Company, in each case for San above the upset price, the úpset being $4,725, 54,275 and $12,440. The contents in square feet were 7,125, 7:125, and 20,734. Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1,124, situate at Fuk Tsun Heung, sold at 47) cents per foot, the price being $1,905 (upset price. $800), Contents in square feet, 4,000. Li A Fing and Li Chung Suiu were the purchasers.
Mr. A Babington's b Sundowner, rost 13th Mr. Bromox's ing. Confederation, IIRE 50 Mr. Buxey's br. Wood Rose, rost 7lb Mr. Darius' b. Glory, 11st 5 Mr. David's ch Loyalist, rost 13lb. Mr. Derick's b. Deep Bay, rost 13. Mr. Dryasdust's b. Crusader, 10st 13 Mr. Hammonia's blk. Baron, rost 13b Mr. Hart Buck's b. Croxton, sast to Mr. Ellis Kelly's rs Alaric, 1ost rol Mr. P. A. Cox o | Mr. H. Hill's br. Bullseye, tost to
Mr. Walwyn o Mr. J. H. Lewis' br. Innocent, 11st si
Sir Horace McMahon's b. "Mentor, rist 2 Mr. W. W. Cox o Mr. Oswald's b. Scintillant, rost reb
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Ante took the lead at the start followed by Mr. John Peel's br. lleene, 1st rol Bulbul and Titbits. At the Rack Doctor look Mr. Wheelrut's br. The Giraffe, it b
following Round by the village Doctor was Fleet; second to receive half the entrance in front ofTitbits, Sinbad, and Ante. Past the fees; third Sag for China ponies; weight for winning post Doctor was still leading and next inches as per acale; winners of one race at were Interogation, Sinbad, 'Titbits, Ante, and this meeting 3Ds, extra of two or more races, Tarantula last.Round the bridge the order bs, extra; non-winners at this meeting al- was Doctor, Sinbad and Bulbul Up the rock Inwed 3hs: previous non-starters to carry 12 Mr. John Peel's br. fleene, tost solb .... Doctor led with the others in the order of Sin- st. entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
Mr. Gresson o bad, Bulbul, Interrogation, Rose de France.
Mr. Busey's g. Rose de France, rost ra Confederation did not make Start Up Round by the village Bulbul took the lead by Mr. Busey's g. New Rose, 1st b
Home lengths, Round, the comer, Bulbul Mr. Tuxcy's w. Blooming Rose, 1st b the hill the order was Croxton, Ilecue, Baron,
Doctor, Sinbad, was the order. The Rose Mr. David's g. Strategist, 11st 7th came up strong on the outside. On the straight Mr. David's bik. St. Andrew, trat in Rose challenged the leaders and won a hard Mr. David's br. Tarantula, 11st The race from Doctor and Bulbul, who came in Mr. Derick's d. Sandstorm, 11st it. second and third respectively. Time 319 min Mr. Derick's b. Thunderstormi, 11st is The ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES, a Sweepstakes | Mr. Derick's br. The Doctor, 11st ib. of $5 each with $150 added; for Subscription | Major C.M. Dobell's 'g. Lute, 11st if Waler Griffins of this season 1900-1901; | Mr. Dryasdust's g. Sinbad, rost 9h Winner to receive 70 per cent; second zo per Captain Finch's d. Dlana, test ralh cent,; third to per cent, previous winners Mr. Kingston's ch. Folka, iist sh excluded; weight for inches as per acale,
Mr. Hart Buck's b. Croxton, tost rolb........
Mr. Han Buck 3 Mr. Bromox's i-g. Confederation, 11st 2...
Mr. Ford o Mr. H. Hill's br, Bullseye, tost tolb
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Bullseye. At the village Croxton and Baron were leading and making a tight race, with lleene, five lengths behind. Up the straight Innocent took the lead by two lengths, with Baron second and Croxton two lengths behind the second pony. Time 126-3-5th min The FoOCHOW CUP, value Sago; presented by the Foochow Community; Second to receive $50 for China ponies that have never won race weight for inches as per scale; en- trace $5. From the Two-Mile Post Once. Round and Indo
Mri ). IL Lewis' ch. Bulbul, tost 1255 Mr. Marshallsich, Hope, rost ran fo