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'Next' Saturday's Meeting-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 1911
V:R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS. FIERCE LADY EDITOR.
Yesterday's Results
Proposes a Duef.
THE WEEKLY QUARREL. between the courses in an irri-
tating way, well, if I scolded hin for that at table the whole meal would be ruined by silly recriminations.
We are frank with each other
We confess our wor-
An Amusing. Expedient of Two Young Married People An oxamination of an advanco Sports provided more interest feminist and editor of a fiery slicet The second day of tho V.R.C.{|| Mlle. Arria Ly is 'n'militant
Not long ago I stayed a night copy of the programme for the than diri.ovon the first, for some of at Toulouse which preaches the with my friends George and on Thursdays, and it is a luxury fifth mooting of the Gymkhan the events were very closely consocial and political emancipation Hilda Brown, whom I had not Club this souson reveals two out- tested. In the 220 yards race for of women, says a Paris telegram seon since their marriage twelve ries, too, and get sympathy as standing fontures as comparod the Cliampionship of the Colony, of August 28. Mlle. Ly wielden months previously.
well as criticism. I tell George about the servants' misdeeds. with last month's meeting, vi set the pace straight away, for looided opinions.
for once in a way Logan did not tronchant pen and is a woman of
Naturally I expected to meet in Suppose I told him these woes better quality and poorer quan-Claxton lid that, though the
A recent editorial of hers George and Hilda a tinge of that day by day, as they socur, tity. Mr. O. 3. Muckie and Capt. superior generalship of "Tommy" brought her into sharpepistolatory serves in people who are very much and ho would end by being abso peculiar shyness which one ob should take about nothing else; Hughes, have as usual carried out gave him the coveted honour. eoudict with the local newspaper; in love; a certain subtle "strani" tutely bored." their thankless duties of hand-For four lengths Claxton and which happens to be edited by and self-consciousness; and, af
"And I tell Hilda of my busi- eappera with decidedly happy this singe the later forge ahead This latter happened in the course Logan kept well together, but at mero man named Louis Cazale,
the same time, a visible happi- nose worries," added George results, so that ownere are alto and won la the heats for the of his reply to the strictures of the need. The house of a recently she knows quite a lot about gether satisfied. The arrange two lengthis handicap there was lady editor to pen something electricity, it does not in the wives are completely vague as to married couple is charged with my offico affairs-whereas most ment will therefore invo ho effect nothing remarkable save that which she decured derogatory Lo least resemble tlie louse which what their husbands, do in town. of bringing out u field of all Witchell and Lambert in the her honour.
has been long-established and If I rented my business annoy- ontrants in almost every one of Witchell managed to finish just foelings by abusing him by moans after many months this electrical when I came home every dinner- second heat find a tough tusslę, Having relieved her injured become humdrum. Often cronances on Hilda tach- ovoning the five races listed,
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of aditorial ink, she now thirsts We welcome back the appear Thowing the polo ball is not for his blogd., Mlle. Ly has, in quality is almost unabated. time would be misorablo. I hoard aure of both Merry Scolt and so ensy as it would appear at first fact, sont à cartol to M. Cazale
But at the Browns there scomed them up for Thursdays. Mombasa. Both wore unifor the glance, but some of the compoti- demumling, reparation by a re-to bouncommonly little electricity. "But it's not all sympathy- weather last month; but have been tors were able to put the sphere emirse to arms, pistola preferred. Not that their home was dull and sooking at our committees ["
B very good. distanco Tata The challenge was conveyed by somnolent. It was particularly smiled Hilda. entered for the principal ovonté
Every kind of lookod ko winning, on the two of the Indy editor's assistante, lively. But it wasn't somehow fault-finding is permitted on this next week. Tralos and Trowint second throw, out of the Mlle. Anna Land and Alle. Maria like the home of the newly one evening of the week. will also re-appear and a now allotted thros, but in the last Pugibot, (minous name!) who tried. George and Hilda them griflin will take the field in attempt Lammert sent the bull 6 invaded M. Cazala's office wearing solves some very happy to Tymington. Bashine, who disfeut boating Tata by 1-2 leet.
hobblo akits and picture hats:gether, but not an atom sell-con- In the running header from the Their principal had entrusted ions about it; nor hand they that played such splendid form last springboard J. M. A. Romodios them with a fottor for M. Cazalo, surreptitious and “fond" жау of meeting, was reported off colour secured a popular verdict with M. which reads as follows:- exchanging glancos which is so recently, but is gradually picking A. R. Souza second. Logan made
nusingly noticouble with the
Georgo not only abusos the up and I shall not be surprised if very good distances but did not
normal bride and bridegroom, cooking, he complains also about One reflected that they had very my appearance, or about how I he gets into fine fotslengain boforo dive so well as the winner.
The final, of the four long
quickly "haken down" into make myself pleasant to our mon handion was won by . I de
What Sounded Like a Quarrel. it relieves George's feelings to fire matrimony.
friends-you'd never believe how Roza, in 11 1-5 socs..
Saturday. This is to be hoped for his popularownor's siko, no loss than for thy sporting public.
Among the jockeys I have heard that there are going to his some slight changes again. Mr. David
the
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to E:
In principle I am opposed to dualling, but on this occasion I am impaled Llinye recourse to it, because in those days it is still the only means of satis lave therefore out my seconds to factorily settling questions of honour. I
lemm ro-aration by in, and 1 hope that this, the first slant to be ex- aged for the cause of outpiged faniniem, will not be without rusile.
When the editor hail recovered mewhat from his astonishment, he pointed out that under the
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Tho programmine was completed
In the evening a queer con- off a kind of volcanic outburst of by a scratch polo match between
tretemps took place. I retired typical, common-place jealousy! saritur shaving, ovory day will be Whites and Blues. At first the
early to my room to do some and about how I dress, and the reued to $3.00 per month and for. Blues seemed to live the-bost of
writing and, leaving my window rate at which I spend bie money, ascribers who save every other day maltors Ellis notching the first
opon, was an unintentional enves and the way I pronounce words $2.50 per month. will ride Arcadian Chief. Oil point for them. But the Whites
dropper at what sounded die which he considers should be pro- King will be piloted by Mr. C. W. soon set to and replied with three code of honour he, as the concertingly like a domestio dis-nounced differently. Gegg who may be seen in goals running out winners by 3iallonged. party, had the pute between my host and hostess, "By the by, why is wrong"
right of choice of weapons. They were in the verandah be- pronunciation so exasperating ? good old
The results are as follow:----Two | He therefore gravely informed tow my room and Tcould not hear And in the end we wind up Kerry for the first race of the Longths Handicap: Hent, F. L. the lady's seconds that he was pro-what they said, but the snatches with a sensation of delicious afternoon. Mr. R. F. U. Master de la Roza rec. 6. 31 4-5 ree: pared to fight her with fountain of volement talk that drifted up lightness, as though a burden will ride for Mr. M. IF. Logan in heat 2, R. G. Witchell rec 5, 30 4-5 pens in their respective editorial to mo made me uncomfortable. had boon lifted. We breathe
Contains all the news of the the once round race and will on-res; heat 3 A, J. V. libeiro séc. fices, or, if that was not accept- ilildd and Cleorge were quarrel- more freely. We initiato all sorts week in a most attractive form deavour to carry the white with 32-5seca; heat 4, G. W. Sowell ble, with hat pins, at a distance ling! I shut the window and of little reforms. We forgive all and is the paper for mailing to
of five paces.
meditated pessimistically on the sorts of blemishes. We start a friends at Home, with photograph scarlet sashi to victory on Lachiino,
Mio. Ly, in whose veins flows evanoscent nature of the affec- new wook with a clonu slate." of Mountain Lodge. This week's in the socon i raro. Favonius will
the hot blood of the Midi, has bo- tions. A sordid tiff, after only a 1 looked at George und I looked Contents:- be ridden by Mr. Jorvois. Mr.
ome more angry still. She has year of marriage! And I lind at Hilda, and I saw the explana- Monk is training Hushwood-By, and judging by past results he ghould rice.voll in the mile and aquarior handicap in spite of his
Running Heater from the weight (180lbs.). The old winner Spring Board:-1. G. A. A, Re- Mombassa will carry his new medios; 2. M. A. It. Sonza. -owner (Mr. H. A. Soth) in the Final Four Lengths Handicap:— pigokin for the anime race F. L. de la Roza 1; It, C. Witchell,
fawint and Merry Stott are 2. Time 11 1-5 secs. "galloping intheeveningsinsto ud Today's items_conclude the |
932; last quarter 31.2-5.
xec. 10, 35 2-5 seu..
220 yards Championship of the Colony T. Logan, 1.;. A. A. Claxton 2. Time 2. min 17. 2-5 sec. Throwing the Polo Ball: Lammert 04 feet 1'; 'Tatą, 61.3-2. Teek; 2. -
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bought a horse whip, and vows thut she will asoit on her rival if he persists in ridiculing her in vitation to a meeting with pistols.
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red upon me. What hypocrites mittes moetings had done it, with The Courts modern married folk must be," I their frank discussions and Colegrains mused, "if they can carry on such franker squabbles. The conse Leading Articles... frivolous breakfast-table banter quence of those outspokendobates Correspondence....35 of early morning as their jockeys programme which beings at 4p.m.
after having fought like cats not was that George and Hilda had Sport -
got to know each other extra-Canton and Const Ports...39-41 cannd manage to be with the and inoludes all the more interest- Samuel Washington T. Booker twelve hours before."
The Rights, Duties and "Early Birds".
ing items. This will be followed and Johnson Rastus P. Oliver. In the midst of herclatter Hildaordinarily intimately.
They concealed nothing of their Liabilities of Share Brushwood Boy (Mr. Wink) did by a smoking concort in the have their nipa-thatched habitats paused and stared at me hard. the heat gallop this morning; his V.R.C. gymnasium.
n the district that fringes theYou're glum this morning "ale characters from, each other- one mile in 2.19, last quarter 32, The programme of the smoking fronsod edges of the fashionable criod. I believe I know the rea- neither the mean and paltry nor A Photographic" Expert "43-14
the generous and considerate. Suicide's fugenious was an excellent performance; concert. will be:-Orchestral suburbs of Malate and Ermita.son. You, overheard our com
Other tinies were:--
selection Sociedade Philarmonica; Meeting one evening recently inittee meeting last night. If they realised each other's fail- Arcadian Chief (Boy), I mile, Song "Thy Suntinal and am 1 while homeward bound the follow-was stupid of us to foget that we ings they must also have had An Opium Raid...
Mr, Maxfield; Costor Song "Ouring conversation ensued: were audible; but the spare bad some wonderful glimpses of each the Coronation 44
triale 'Hallo, Rus'!" Lachine (Boy), 1-2 milo, 1.6;|Armonic Club,” Mr. West; Ani-
robin is so rarely occupied--what other's and splendid Kowloon-Canton tailway46
Charity Concert .......................45. last quarter 32
mato: Picture Mr. Tomnitre; "Lo, Sam!"
a disgraceful pair you must have patience.
Perfectly Candid Hongkong and the Rico... "Al understands you'sa-gwine thought us!! Kerry (Mr. Gegg), 1-4 mile, Comic Song "Bonnie Heilan
What does the ordinary young
Shortage 3.09; last quartor 33.
Mary." Frank Soutar; Song "Ahome on now' boat, Shm?' "Your committee mooting ?"I Rejcoted (Boy), 3-4′milo, 1.48; | Sergeant of the line."." Mr. L. E. "Who done tol' ye dat dar lie, queried faintly. To describe that married man know of his wife's St. Andrew's Society.....40 Inst quarter 34.
Lammert; Comic Song "I need its'?"
iltercation as a committee meet housekeeping cares; the domestic Trouble in New Territory 40 Traleo (Boy), 3-4 mile, 1.49;
ing seemed a trifte audacious.
service problem, the tradesmen Swimming Championship40 "We've dubbed it our com callers' afternoons? Nothing!
difficulty, the potty anxieties on Indigoant Fellows.".....40 Mr. C. Elliot Animated Picture "Now, look-a hyro, Ras', Al's inittee meeting," explained What does she guess of his City Mr. Lemaitro; Orchestra gwine to do, nofing ob de George, laughing, "and wo keep battles and defeats? Nothing! 'Selection." Sociedade Philar kind; Ah's gwine" monica; Part 2:--Orchestra Se-right in dis hyre Germ of the evening of the week free for How can she divine that this or
it-Thursday evening. Every lection. Sociedade Philarmonica; Orient as de-papers calls it. A Thursday wo hold a free dis-liora is beginning to get on his Animated Pictura Mr. Lomaitre; likes it hyre first rate an Ah has cussion of things- Song "The Rebel." Mr. A. A good time. When Al gots
What soit of things that his own chivalry and polite Claxton; Comio Song "She is Ma heame ob on ovning Ah flops asked. Daisy." Frank Soutar: Cornet into mah easy eli sir, lights one "Every sort of things. You'll courtship and honeymoon ora be- ness are degenerating as the Soloader the Doodar." Mr. C. dem dar line Manila righ, only understand when you marry comes more and more distant in Elliot; Song "Asleep in the calls de boy an' says: Muchacho, what lots of questions every couple the post ? Deep." Mr. Maxfield Comic Song take off mah zapatos,an be takes have to thrash out for thoir These are not points that can "I can't reach that top note." Mr. em off Pooty soon' Ahr gets to satisfaction. You see, neither of be raised at every meal; they are West; Piccolo Solo Zulu Wed-feelin' a kjand ob dryin' Ali says: us is allowed to make a complaint too lelicate or too thorny. Be- ding." Mr. O, D). Silas; Comic Muchacho, bring me a glass ob except on Thursday evenings sides, such couples soon begin to Song "Captain Willis Brown. cagua, savvy anho Then we may each let fly at enab grow afraid of each other; they Mr. M. D: Silas; Animated Picture brings it pronto. Coming on other the accumulated vexations take refuge in silence, for fear, of Mr. Lemaitre; Orchestra Selection dusk an' de skeeters getting of the week.
giving offence. Sociedade, Philarmonica.
last quarter 34,
Alacrity (Mr. Gegg), 1.1-4 mile, 3.14; last quarto: 32.
Chibby (Mr. Lowis), 3-4 mile, 150; last quarter 33.
Groyinck, 3-4-nile, 1.47; last
quarter 33.
Urgont, 3-1 mile, 1.49; last 1-4, 34.
Mombassa 1.1-2 mile, 4.34; last quarter 35.
RIDING BOY.
THE MACAO DELIMITA- TION QUESTION.
THE VICEROY'S OPINION..
the morning air" Mr. M. D. Silas; "Ah dunno, Ah's just done Cornet Solo British Gronndiers, heard it.”
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SHORTAGE OF GROUND NUTS.
PRICE OF OIL RISING.
to stay
bad, Ah calls mah boy an' says:
* Muchacho, . keep dem pesty The Fault-Finding Committee critters ob mosquiters off'n'obị
Meeting.
that unnoticed mannerism of
nerves; and how docs he know
{THE "TRI,KORAPH”- COERESPONDENT,}
Now the husband and wife who Canton, September 22,
fear to offend' each other are not It is reported that ILE. the
ma fare, au he takes a fau "We both have pretty high likely to have much candid con Canton Vicoroy has telegraphed to
an' fans mo n'til Ali gets tempers, Hilda and I; but that versation. Here, then, comes in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
quito drowsy an' wants to go to Thursday evening is a safely the claim of the one-evening-a- bad, an Al saya: Muchachu, fix valye. We can make as much of week committee," devoted to an giving it as his opinion that, na
up mah khama, savvy?" An' le a rumpus as we choose, and it is illuminating honesty of speech, the Macao goterament has not Tax"TÉE GONDENT. chases all de skeeters out ob de an understood rule that nasty to confessions, accusations, com yet stopped dredging the harbour,
Canton, Sept. 22cequitero an' tucka de ends things said during the committee plaints and safeguarded by the the Portugueso Ministerat Poking The price of oil in Fatehan has ander on month dat dûr fing day meeting do not count. They're, inviolable rule that no word ut- should be asked to instruct the risen sharply during the past few calls Potato (petata) in Spanish so to speak, said in a Pickwickian tered during its course may be authorities at Macao to censo the days, which may be accounted for an" says: "Mabule, sonor. Den sense.
permitted to raukle after the meet- work,
by the serious damage done to Af crawls in, takes a good yawn "You see Hilda took up ing is closed and the week's truce According to one roport H.E. the crops of ground nuts in many an' mys: Muchacho, now close the tale we are able to argue of peace has been recommenced. the Viceroy las requested the districts by disastrous floods, minli oyes for mo."
or even wrangle over matters Of course, as George told me Macan government to order the The oil dealers in Fatshon have "An' you fink, Aha-o-gwine which we hadn't the pluck to men when we were alone," you have to dredgor back to Hongkong, as its now received udvicos from their back to dem dar United States ob sion before either they were too be careful not to say anything presence in Macao may cause agents in Dairen of the devasta America? Whatcher talking about, trilling or too frightfally impor- that will rankle, but it is not 80 considerable ill-feeling among the tion of the bean crops by heavy you loco niggalt? Waal, along tant. I can tell George that lie very difficult when you set out to Chinese and lead to international ¦ rains. The damngo is estimated Raa?
is, beginning to allow himself to quarrel in cold blood-W. M. In „Complications,
Adios, Sam"
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