GYMKHANA MEETING..
The third Gymkhana Meeting took place on. Saturday afternoon and the Attendance was an insult to the efforts of the Committee to provide a wholesome afternoon's outdoor amusement. No excuse can be offered for the sparcity of onlockers, the weather was perfect, the pro- gramme was attractive, the events proved ex- citing, but we are satisfied that nothing, short of an earthquake could arouse the Hongkong) public from its moss-grown apathy. Even the few ladies present did not seen to liave made any effort to grace the proceedings. Costumes were seen that bore signs of having done duty many a time and oft and the few smart dresses' were doubly conspicuous because of their scarcity. Even the August One, His Excellency, thought the well-known grey jacket suit and soft felt was sufficient for the third and last meeting.
But if the attendance was disappointing the arrangements made up for it. "The events were run off promptly, and the comfort of everyone studied. The drum and fife band of the R.W.F. played during the necessary intervals and helped a great deal to enliven matters.
The first event was the Quarter Mile Han- dicap for which five started. Lady Mary was much fancied and Favorite Rose, on account of the-condition he was seen to be in, carried a fair amount of money, Kangarho was thonght to be well in, also Loyal si. As matters turned out it was Loyalist's race from the jump. The 1351. 5lbs. on Lady Mary effectully stopped her and she never was, at any part of the race, dangerous. Kangaroo made a bold bid, but with such an artistas Mr. A. W. Cruickshank on Mr. David's horse he came away and won with a good stone in hand. Unfortunately Favorite Rose was left at the post, as this beast again' showed his temper and Mr.Gegg rode the course with the bit out of the horse's mouth. The handling of Loyalist by Mr. A. W. Cruickshank was an example as to what can be done with a notoriously 'bad starter.
The tent pegging brought out eleven compe- titorsand Mr. E. M. Bishop easily carried off the honours, both in picking up bis pegs and in work- manship. The bucket and apple race provided a lot of amusement, Mr. Cruickshank being the winner. There ought to have been a time limit to this event, because whether it was the buckets were too smail, the apples too large, or the Tytam water too great a shock to the system one gentleman did not start to dive for
his apple until the race was all over.
The Polo Pony Scurry, was a good race, Treacle just getting home from Paddy. The of saddling race was agreed to be decided in the first heat and Mr. Cruickshank would have
won if he had been able to undo the girths
and ride his somewhat difficult pany. As it was the decision went to Mr. MacMillan.
The race of the day was the Mile Distance Handicap, and here the two gentleman-whose business it was to bring them together brought about a splendid finish. They solved the pro- blem of handicapping a horse and a donkey, Mr. Mcintyre just catching the judgas eye by a short head from "Captain Warren. Captain Warren tode a most determined finish and if he had made his effort a few etrides earlier must have 'won. One of the starters for this race was young Master Sugden, and although we admired the plucky manner in which he stuck to the iron mouthed little brute he was on, this is the sort of fooling that might have brought about a serious accident and is altogether out of place'on a race course,
So finished the Gymkhana season of 1901. The appreciation by the public has been on each of the three occasions altogether out of proportion to the efforts made by the Secretary and Committee. These gentlemen have brought 'off their meetings without a hitch, and any- body who has ever had anything to do with a sports meeting knows this cannot be done without a great amount of real hard work. The attendance on Saturday was paltry, and as far as the ladies were concerned the display was disappointing, not to say dawdyish, with few exceptions. Let us hope the gentlemen cun cemed in the management will accept the thanks and keen appreciation of the few for their efforis in the general behalf, in place of the luke warm support of the many. The following are the details of the day- THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE-Handicap for all horses and ponies.-Four to start or the race to be declared void. Cup presented by the Hon. C. P. Chater. Second to receive
$15.
Mr. David's Loyalist, † ist
(Mr. W. A. Cruickshank) Capt: Warren's Kangarco, lost 8lbs.
(Major Gwynne) 7 ¿Mr. P. A. Cox's Lady Mary, 138t glba
(Mr. E. M. Blahop) 3 Mr. Lewis' Innocent, get 8lbs
(Mr. E, C, Pontifex) o Mr. Gunner's Favorite Rose, ist glba......
(Mr. Gegg) o
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zlbs. overweight. gibs, overweight. Time, min, 26 a/5 seca. TENT PEGGING.Three runs each at a single peg-Points will be given for style and pace. Cup presented by Sir Thomas Jackson. '. Mr. E. M. Bishop Mr. A. Campbell Mac Mr. W. A. Cruickshank Millan
Mr. P. A. Cox
Major Gwynne
Mr. J. Hastings
Captain Loring, RIA.
Mr. A. C Murray Captain A, L, F, Smith Captain Warren
Mr. J. Woodgates
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BUCKET AND APPLE RACE. A number of tabs or buckets to be placed in a row, half filled with water from Tytam, with an apple in each. Competitors to start dismounted with no saddles, Mount, ride; to buckets and each endeavour to secure an apple with his mouth whilst holding his pony Mount with apple in mouth. First past winding post with apple in his mouth wins. Any competitor touching the apple at any time with his hand or any part & Co for SILK SOCKS and
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1901.
of his body, except the mouth, will be disa qualified, Six to compete or no event."
Mr. W. A. Cuickelmunk: :
a Mr. E. M. Bishop. POLO PONY, SCURRY.-For Bond fide Polo Ponies, the property of playing members of the Polo Club. From Quarter-Mile post in. Ow eri up. Catch weights ärer 11 sf. 7 lbs "An owner entering more than one pony and riding one. himself, or unable to ride the weight, to be at liberty to ask another playing member of the Polo Club ro ride for him: Weight to be used if necessary, toti Buʻta lus, Six to start or no race,
Mr. W. A. Cruickshank's Treacle. (Owner) 2 Ma R. J. Cumming's Paddy, Ca Hon. T. 1. Whitehead's, Guy Fawkes,
(Mr. Ball-Acton)
Major A. B. Hamilto....'s Quartz Captain S. Jones' Ring Of
Captain Warren's Wallaroo.
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Hon. T. R. Whitched's Byculla.
Tine, 29 2/5 secs.
KOBE TRADE STATISTICS
The Kolis Customs irade returns for the first half of September are as follows
Gold and silver:-
Exports Imports..
Total
Export Imports.
913 318 3,690,943
Total:
5,624,261
Excess of imports
1,777,625
16,777 558,447
Excess of impons
575,324 541,570
The principal goods exported were:
Yen.
Тед
194,829
Copper....
247,618
Matches
169.251
(Owner) ()
Straw braid.shion,
103,603
Rice....
20,785
Cotton yarn...
392,305
Straw matting.
93,265
Rice
Yen. :675,800
Kerosene.....
675,800
Cotton piece goods,
753.914
Mousseline de Jaine
86,354
20,071
Bar iron
95.541
Sugar
444,891
Collon yarn.
Beans
39,133 20,071
(Major Gwync)
OFF SADULING RACK-- Best of three heats. Start in siddlo from somewhere near the Mile Post with saddle properly girthed with two single girths. First past the post oftenest with saddle in hand and girths attached, wins. No contrivances for slipping girths allowed. Six to compete or no event.
1 Mr. A. Campbell MacMillan..
Mr. E., M. Bishop. Mr P. A. Cox. 2 MA EC Pontifes. Captain Loring, R.A.
Mr. W. Cruicksbank Captain Warren,
Mr. H. A. Macintyre. THE ECLIPSE STAKES OF 10,000 COPPER CS OR Curš FOR THE FIRST AND
SECOND; presented by H. N. Mody, Esq. Scratch to start at the mile past. Each Competitor to send in name and description of horse or pony to be entered by him with weight in be carried. Riders are notified that they will be required to weigh out at not less than the specified weights. No objection to be raised to carrying overweight. | 1 Mr. Macintyre's Flying Fox, rast glbs 375 yds. 2 Capt. Warren's West Australian, 1st 7lbs 75
yds.
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3 Mr. Gunner's Sir Bevys, tost tilb 35 yds. Mr. P. A. Cox's La Flèche, lost 8ibs scratch. Mr. Lewis's Jeddah, test 8lbs 75 yds.
The principal goods imported were:
Oi! cake
MR. KOMURA.
The ceremony of appointing Mr. Komura Minister of State for Foreign Affairs was held yesterday at 10.30 am, says the Kokumin of 22nd inst.. As noticed previously, Mr. Uchida,. now Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, was also appointed to supersede Mr. Komura as the Envoy at Peking. As the successor of Mr. Uchida, Dr. Morono, now Minister in Belgium, is the most popular condidate. We think that these appointments are all welcome. By the way, at present, Mr. Heki is acting as our Charge d Affaires in Peking. Mr. Komura, who may be called a born diplomat, is an energetic but prudent man, and left an excelleat record behind him. He is well acquainted with the
affairs in any freign country, as he has been
accredited to different capitals since he entered the diplomatic circles. The ability of Mr. Hon. T. H. Whitehead's Ormonde, 11st 4lbs Uchida is profoundly recognized and morever
120 yds.
he has a useful knowledge on things Chinese,
Mr. R. M. Cumining's Manifesto, 1st 4lbs having been the secretary at the Peking Lega-
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tion for some years after the Japan-China Wác.'
Mr. C. W. Dickson's Merry Hampton, 11st
7lbs 250 yds.
- Mr. L. J. C. Anderson's Diamond Jubilée, 11st
5lbs 270 yds.
Capt. Jones' Bend Or. 11st glbe 270 yds. Mr. C. A. Ball Acton's Galtee More, 1st 200yds. Mr. Sugden's Persimmon, 5st 6lbs 300 yds. Mr. M. R. C. Nanson's The Lamb, 11st 320 yds. Mr. A. B. Garnett's Orme, 14st 5lbs-330 yds. Capt. Warren's Diomed, 13st 420 yds.
CONCERT AT THE ENGINEERS' INSTITUTE.
A hearty response was accorded to Mr. W. Ramsey's expression, of opinion that the con- certs at the Engineers' Institute should become. a regular monthly function. On Saturday evening the spacious rooms of the Club were tastefully decorated and comfortably filled by
'an enthusiastic number of members and friends
who came quite pre; ared to have a good time;
COREAN NEWS.
THE SELECTION OF AN EMPRESS.,
SEOUL, Sept. 21st.
Last night, an ordinance that Genpin will be, made Empress was issued. It is supposed that all the foreign Ministers 10 Seoul will be enter tained shortly in order to make the order public.-Asati.
FUSAN, Sept. 2161, The starting of the work of the Kaifu Railway was celebrated this morning. Many of the Chief magistrates of the Government and Japanese Consul Nose were among those 'present, who numbered over three hundred,--Mainichi.
THE TELEPHONE NEWSPAPER.
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and listen to the excellent programme `provid- The Hungarians are, of all people, the first to ed. The opening item was a song by the put Rellamy's dream of a telephone newpaper indefatigable Chairman of Committee, Mr. Hinto practice, says the Daily Express. The Bridger, followed by Mr., Brand. Mr. Sibbitt Budapest "Telefon-Hirmondo," or "Newstel- gave general satisfaction by his violin solo and ler," speaks the day's news 10 7,000 subscribers was deservedly encored. Mr. A, Cunningham sitting in their homes. rendered his two songs in an artistic manner, his cultured voice being heard to great advantage. Mr. S. O. Jenkins (anyone who does not re- cognise the name will understand it means the irrepressible "Jenks") was not let off until
It must be borne in mind that Budapest bas the most perfect telephonic service in the world, eise such an enterprise would be impossible.
As it is every day, from eight in the moming till eleven at night, the Telefon Hirmondo" is
he had sung four songs during the evening.basy sending the news of the world, hot from Mr. W. J. Terrill and Mr. H. A. Minto contri- the telegraph wires, to its subscribers' 'homes." buted in no small way to the success of the
evening while Sergt Simmers R. E. in his songs was in excellent voice. This gentle man by his singing must always command at tention and although always willing to oblige at any entertainment he never palls on the listeners. Mr. T. Hughes was the accompanist throughout the evening, but again we have to montion the fault that we see at nearly every concert it is our fortune to attend, vis., the condí- tion of the piano provided. Mr. Hughes at the instrument and Mr. Simmers singing could not disguise the discordant notes of the jangling. instrument. If the various committees of the clubs of Hongkong knew how disconcerting it is to have to sing to the egg boxes generally in use they would look more carefully after this important adjunct. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought the proceedings to a close.
In the editorial rooms hall a-dozen speakers' with strong, clear voices speak the "copy" carefully edited naws of all sorts, telegrams, theatrical critiques, Parliamentary and Ex- change reports, speeches, news from the law courts and the racecourse, the markets, tit-bits from the local and world's Press, weather forecasts, and a hundred and one other items of news-into the transmitters.
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