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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 1911
the chestnut pony was seen to be in A REMARKABLE STORY excellent form. "All the fivo on- trants took the field. The names of the ponies and jockeys were ;**-*-* Lachine (Mr. 1. F. C. Master), Oil King (Mr. Gogg), Favonius
Claim on an Actor
story of more than ordinary
THE GYMKHANA
Fifth and Last Meeting Patrons:His Excellency Sir F. J. D. Lugurd, G.O.M.G., C.B., D.8.0. His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir A. L.. Winsloo, R.N. (Mr. Jervois), Brushwood Boy interest was related at the Police KO.B., C.V.O, O.M.C. His (Mr. Monk), and the new grifin Court this morning, when four Excellency Maj.-Genl. C. A. Lymington (Mr. H. A. Seth). Mr. Chinese were charged with de Anderson, C.B.; Commodore J.C. Godgo did not have much trouble
in starting the field of five. When monding $39,000 from a Chinese Eyres, R.N
Committee: The Stowards of
HONGKONG CRICKET
MOLUB.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Cricket Club was held at the Club pavilion last evening. Others prosent were:-Messrs. R. Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson presided. Hancock, T. E. Peare, A. C. E.
Today's Advertisements
DARTICULARS and CONDI
P TIONS of the letting by Public Anction Sale, to be hold on MON- 1011, at 5 p.m., at the Offoss of the DAY, the 9th day of October, Pablic Works Department, by Order
BULDday
he gave the word" Off," Favonius actor named San Pak Tsoi by Elborough, O. T. Hoss, Capt. G. of His Excellency the Governor, of One the Hongkong Jockey Club (Ex-led the van, followed by Lachine, menices. According to the story E: Garnett, R.G.A., (Members of Lol of CROWN LAND at Causeway Officio), Messrs. II. P. White, Oil King, Brushwood Boy and of the prosecution, six non sp. E. O. Bird, S. More, W. Lin the Colony of Hongkong, for term the Committee), A. Masgrogor, Bay, adjoining Toland Lot No. 1740, II. J. Gedge, the Hon. Mr. C. H. Lymington in the order named.
proached the actor in question at Leask, A. O. Brawn, Pestonji, of 75 yours, commencing 1st May, 1905. Ross, Messus. O. G. Mackie, (t. K. Spectators were treated to a cap the Chung Hing Theatre and de A. E. Asger, R. S. Judah, A. with the option of renewal at a Crown Hall Brutton and Capt. Agg, ital selection of music by the ox- K.O.Y.L.I.
cellent Band of the K. O. Y. L. Linanded $39,000 (amount of six Leith, David Wood, Major 1. S. But to be fixed by the Surveyor of Judge-H. E. Major-General] Mr. F. G. Moss conducting... years' salary at the rate of $6,500 Ponny, R.A.M.C., H. Hancock, is Majesty the King, for one further
torm of 75 years, Lieut. MF. Day, K.O.YLI Anderson.
Details of the firet two races are a year) and, to give colour to the Capt. C. A. Chaytor, K.Q.YLI, PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Handicappers Mr.O. Gapponded. Descriptivo results of genuineness of their demand, and F. A. M. Williams (Acting Mackio and Capt. Hughes. the concluding crouts will appear pro laced an alloged falss agree-Secretary).
Clerk of the Seales:-Capt. in our issue of Monday next.” Agg......
Onco-Round-For-all- China Tat Starter-Mr. H.J. Gedgo.
ponies which have run and not 2nd Starter:-Me. O, G. Muckio. wou at this season's Club Gym- Time Kooper-Mr. M. S. Saskhanas.
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Arcudian Chief, 149 lbs...(David) Mr. M. H. Logan's Merry Scoll, 155 lbs............ (Master) Mr.Hickman's Kerry, 167 lbs. (Gogg) Mr. Downham's Chibby, 152
Boon.
Hon. Seu, and Treasurer:—Mr. R, F. O. Muster.
After the excessivo hoat of July and August, the change in the weather this afternoon was
quito delightful to the regular frequenters at Gymkhanas. Tho fifth and last meeting of the son- son was held, at the Race Course to-day. With the appearance of the
lbs.
....(Lewis)
25 lb. penalty. Morry Scott assumed the lead
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2
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Now that the Remnants had been dis- banded, there were no difficulties
ment purporting to bear the The Chairman, in introducing signature of the actor and where the report and accounts,-stated that they had not culored a team by the latter consented to part for the League, because it was felt with six years' salary in respect that if they did so, they would of an old apprenticeship, Un-spoil first-class oriokat. fortunately for the men, the actor happened to have in bis possos sion the original agreement, and the Police were summoned to his assistance. Two of the men at once took to their heels und flod The remaining four were brought
oining Inland
Causeway Bay.
Lot No
Zegistry, No.
Localseri
M
11.
About
abuull
Ananni Keat
Upset Price.
*:,:63·370 · 53 || 41300 2448 1,3qu
NOTICE.
loft. The Committes had decided Hongkong, 30th Sept,, 1911. (3416 that two elevons could play on their grounds every Saturday afternoon and arrangements had been made with three League teains.
On the proposition of the
have this day sovorad my connection with the other partnera of E. S KADOORIE & CO. The firm will continue to be carried on by the under,
E. S. KADOORIE.
counts were unanimously adopted.
Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson was Hongkong, 30th Sept., 1911. [1400 re-elected President.
red typhoon signal on the yurd-arm at the start from Arcadian Chief. SP at the Magistracy this morn Chairman, the report and ac-under the same style as heretofore. of HMS. Tomac on Thursday, Kerry and Chibby last. At the ingand wore romanded, bail being clerks of the weather forbode back stretch, Chibby wont to the allowed in the sum of $1,500 gymkhana weather for Saturday, front, followed by the Chief, within respect of the first defendant * but tlioso quidnuncs were silenced Morry Scott and Kerry at the tail and in $250 each in respect of the
when the day broke fine this end of the quartotto. Chibby rost. ' --- morning and quite a brilliant increased his lead by about
V
Rule of the Road Disobeyed.
sunny day with just a touch of ten lengths at the Football SUBMARINE IN DANGER. crispiness in the atmosphere that Stand, the Chief was second and usually heralds the approach Merry Scott and Kerry were ruc- of autumn favoured the closing ing neck and neck together last sessions of the Gymkhana Nearing the rock Chibby lost his Club for the present senson. ndvantage and the Chief and the Whether it was due to the othertwo closed up with the leader. botter weather conditions ur At the village bend the Chief was to the fact that the day is the last loading, hotly pursed by Korry day of the month when most and Morry Scott. Into the home pockets are for the nonco flushed straight, the leaders wereon almost with cash, the attendance at the level terms, Kerry having a slight Happy Valley this afternoon was advantage over the other two. a trifle above the average. The The Chief hugged the rails, while ladies as usual helpad to lend Merry Scott raced on the outside oharm and colour to the scene. course. The finish wason excit As at the last meeting, His Ex-ing ono between Master's and colloney Major-General Anderson David's monnos. Arondinn. Chief officiated in the Judge's Box, tlie passed. tho Judge's 'box half a other ofleinls performing their length ahead of Merry Scott, Korry part of the respective duties was good third. Chibby allotted to them to the satisfaction finished lust.
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of all. In the latter connection Timo 2 min,
Mr. C. G. Mackie's and Capt. Winner: $10.70.
A ballot was faken regarding tho appointment of a Committee and, with the exception of Capt. G. E. Garnett, who is shortly leaving on for Home, the present Committee
was re-cleated en bloc, namely:- Messrs. R. Hancock, T. E: Pearce, H. R. Makin, Capt. Clapham, This morning at the Marine G.A., Mr. G. A. Cooke, R.N.. Court, boforo Commander C. W.-Col. D. Hamilton, K.O.Y.L.I Beckwith Chau Yau, cortificatod Mr. A. C: E. Elborough and Mr.
C.T. Hoso. master of the *Star," Forry The Chairman announced that Company's boat Southern Star was summoned at the instance of the first match of the season would Lieut. Codrington, in command be played on Saturday next. Re- of submarine No. U. 38, with un-garding the open-air concert Jayfully failing to observe the which had been fixed for this rule of the road as laid down by evening, the Chairman said it 1.M. Order in Council, at 2.7 might have to be postponed on account of the threatening wes. p.n. on Sept. 26.
thor, in which case, the concert would take place either on Tues- day or on Wednesday night, and
Dofondaut pleaded guilty. Lieut. Codrington said that on
Hughes' handicapping was par Cash Sweep: No. 68 1st $15.45 and when opposite Pedder's
ticularly successful, as owing to their accurate judgment the ponies were placed on very level torms in all the handicap events,} resulting in oxciting races and close finishes throughout the
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The listof entries to-day foll short of the average and much below the record showing made for the third meeting. But there was the consola- tion that two or three of the more. families gymkhana rocors that hand gone wrong before the last meeting returned to the field 'to-day.
32nd $38.70 60 3rd $19.35
Gymkhana Stakes-Value $100. Distance ge mile. For all Chinn Ponies. Messrs: Hughes and Jervois -Favonius, 140 lbs.....
(Jervois) J
Mr. Brutton's. Oil King
150 lbs.
(Gogg) 2
Mr. II. P. White's Lachine, Mr. James' Brushwood Boy, 150lbs. (Master)
140lbs.
.(Monk) 0
· DON'T FORGET. Saturday, September 30. Hongkong Oricket Club Pro- menade Concert.
Boxing, City Hall.
Sale of noodlework, Italian Convent.
the late in question he was circulars would be issued announ- procceding through the har-cing the postponement. bour, moving from east to west in subinarine C. 38, Wharf he saw the Southern Star about four points on his starboard bow. Witness watched the boat. carefully, expecting that she would boy the rule of the road and alter for course. This she failed to do, and the witness had to stop his boat and go to starboard to avoid a serious collision. The Southern Star kept a steady course.
Three previous convictions were proved against the defendant for offences against the rule of the road, and, in fining him the Magis- trate warned him to be more care ful in the future..-Ho-was fined $15 orindofault, fifteen days' hard labour.
CANTON PIECE GOODS
MARKET.
Mr. Brutton's Lymington, The first race listed on tue cards
*147** 1b8.............(Soth) was the Once Round. Thero
*5lbs penalty. were six nominations, but only
*1lb over. four started, the absentees boing After one falso start, Favoniue Greyback and Rejected. Mr. got away in the lead on the fall G. W. Gogg had been training of the flag, followed by Lachine, Kerry in the early mornings: Oil King, Brushwood Boy and Mr. Master has had Merry Lymington. Favonius led all the Scott to negotiate the dis-way round to the course to the tance some afternoons, while Mr. end and wou ruds down from David took his turn vice Mr. II. A.Oil King, Lachino being beaten Sath on Arcadian Chief. The for second place almost at the Chief has a fitful temper; he is Judge's box. Mr. Jervois was The piece goods market in Can- capable of a speedy turn, but is loudly apploaded as he walked ton-is in a state of unrest, and by
often unreliable and fails just int the paddock, whom he is called upon for the Time: 2.10.2-5. supreme effort, Kerry with Mr. Winner: $14.00
G. W. agg bracketted on the Cash Sweep: No. 0 1st, $233.10
telegraph board, therefore, coin-|
To' a good start the quintette
manded greatest popular fancy.. ·
raced on oven terms on the
22nd,
13 3rd,
Three Firms. Fail.
[TUE"""TELEGRAPH" CORRESPONDENT]
Canton, Sept. 29.
some it is feared that a crisis will uceur, in the near future, three Chinese firms having failed this week. Their names are:-Loong 00.30 Tuck, Hing-cheung, and Kwong 33.30 Shing-choung. It is expected that
others will follow.
It is commonly reported that
Monday, October 2. Sale of needlework, Italian Convent
Tuesday, October 3. Organ Recital, St. John's Cathedral.
Sale of needlework, Convent.
Extraordinary general ing, Douglas Steamship Com pany
NOTICE.
hereby notify that I nin Leaving tha Colony TO-DAY, and returning the atli October.
W. C. WORCESTER,
Prinoes Buildings. Hongkong, 80th Sopi, 1911.
·POPULAR·
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Note our Price $12.00 per caɛo con taining 4 dozen quarte” or 6 dozer pinta.
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CONCERT. THE ANNUAL GRAND PRO-
MENADE CONCERT will be bell on the Hongkong Cricket Club Ground ou SATURDAY," the 80th
Bember, 1911, at 9.15 ..
Under the distinguished patronage of H.E. Sir Frederick J. D. Lugard K.C.M.G, CB, D.8.0. 3nd Mujar General 0. A. Anderson, C.B.
Tiakots, $1 each; can be obtainal Italian from Mesure. The Robinson Piano Co.,
Ltd., Mosers, 8. Moutrig nnd Co., Ltd meet-at the Pavilion or from the Scoretary.
[1895 Hongkong, 28nd Sept, 1911
;
Wednesday, October 4, Fire Brigade Demonstration outside City Hall, 4 p.m.
Sale of needlework, Italian Convent.
Opening ceremony, Canton Kowloon Railway.
Thursday, October 5. Sale of work, City Hall. Friday, October 6. Hongkong Football annual gonoral, mosting..
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Club's
To-day's Advertisement »
CANTON-KOWLUON RAILWAY,
E. C. Wilks, M I.Moch, E., A.M N.A. construction, Valuer and Assessor for Consulting Engineer and Surveyor for
the purchasa, or sale, of Steamships or Launches.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, 2ND FLOOR. Hongkong, 1st May, 1911.. [1100
HONGKONG WEEKLY
TELEGRAPH
Contains all the news of the woek in a most attractive form and is the paper for mailing to friends at Home, with photograph of Mountain Lodge. This week's Contents:-
Pages.
Day by Day... Passengers Lists....
1-6
7-8
Steamers i'mous
9-111
12-13
fall of the flag, Merry Scott THE OPIUM INSPECTOR these failures have been brought NOTICE is hereby given that the Commercial ...........................
showing to the front the first time past the spectators' stand while Chibby brought up the rear. At the end of a good" race Arcadian Chief socured tho
THE ADMINISTRATION ..Canton-Kowloon Railway, Hongkong, 90th Sept., 1911. [1418 CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERN.
·MENT 7% Silver Loan of 1890, E.
14-15
The Courts ......... Telegrums.......... 16-27 Leading Articles....... 28-33 Correspondence 34
.....35-39 Sport Canton and Coast Ports... 40-41 The Rights, Duties and
Liabilities of Sharé. Brokers The Late I-G43 Swimming Sports Tragedy44 Games and the Temper...44 Kulangsu (Amoy) Muni-
oipal Council
opening fahotion of the Cantok- about by the great amount of over Kowloon Railway at Shum Chun speculation that has been going partponed until 4th prox. Through THE "TALA" Coxson for some time past. It will traffle will commence on the 5th. Cunton, Sept. 29. be remembered that during the By Order, The Viceroy of Canton has been past year many of the picas goods Judge's vordios, Merry Scott was informed by the Commissioner of dealers in Canton were able to second and Kerry third.
obtain large profits on fancy On Wednesday afternoon La- the Board of Customs that H.E. articles, and as a direct result chine was reported to be "dicky." Chang Kum has been appointed large orders were placed for This was felt to be a regrettable to proceed to Calcutta to super, these kinds of goods. Owing to olroumstanse if it incapacitated intend the packing of opium in the state of disorder that has pre- him from facing the starter intended for the Chinese markets. vailed in Canton, and the amount the race of the afternoon, for Under the Opium Treaty of 1907 of distress, that has been the out-INTEREST dos and drawo bonds of he and Favonius were expected to the British Government allows come of the floods, trade has been this Loan will be payable at the Our Occasional Contri- try conclusions in the second China to send an official to India very bad, and consequently a great officer of the Corporation on and after butor race of the day to decide to be present at the Calcutta opium deal of stock has been left on the 30th September, 1911. List of drawn honours for the Cup presented sales. It is his duty to supply dealers hands. The exact amount bonds can be obt Jned on application by the Gymkhana Club for the certificates for export into of the liabilities of those firms is to the undersigned.
For the Hongkong & Shanghai
thie.season. Fortunately for China and to forward the same not at present known, but we liave his owner Lachine picked up to his government for the purpose it from a reliable source that some nicely on Thursday and Friday, of checking the chests when they of the Hongkong morohants have and when Mr. Master carried the arrive, The, new commissioner Lostina a result something between white and sourlet sash past the gate | has already departed for Jadio" { $60,000 sud
Guth Helf
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