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New Architect.
JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
191 MEETING OPENS UNDER FAVOURABLE
CONDITIONS,
FIRST
DAY'S EVENTS.
Placen
...$38.20, $7.90, $33,00 Cash Sweep
| Ticket No 31 ĥt · · |Ticket No:3 2nd
Ticket No 1 3rd.
Commission Total
Mr.
$539.65
158,90
76.95
85 00
$850.00 Stakes.
2.-The Maiden Winner $750, second $250,Third $125. For Chins Ponies bona fide. Griffins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per scale. Bab- soription Griffins of this Season Typical February weather | His Excellency Sir Henry May 1913-1914 allowed 7 lb. Entran attended-one cannot say graced Capt. Connely, Capt. Allion, Lady os $10. Three quarters of a mile. he opening of the annual race May, Miss May, Sir O. P. Chater, Sir Paul's, Jowel Autor, 10st.
121b. meeting. Leaden skies and the Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, Dr. Forsyth,
(Mr. Vids)... Peak wrapped in a mantle of cloud Hon. Mr. Landale, Mr. E. Kadoorie, Mr. John Peel's, Annan, 10st. wore the prevailing conditions. Mr. Scared, M. Leiria (Portugese 121b. (Mr. Heard)... Happily, however, there was no Consul), Dr. Fitzwilliams, Mr. Mr. John Peel's, Dumfries, 10st." 121b. (Mr. Bell. reiz to cause a postponement, as D'Oettengden. Mr. Scott Haraton wis the case last year, and if e Mr. T. H. King (D. 8. P.), Mr.
Irving)... 3 wind did blows across Happy and Mrs. Hastings, Mr. Bonnar, Mr. Ellis Kadooria's Nigerian Valley it did not greatly bite. Mr. Maitland, Mr. Moore, Mr. Chief, 10at. 12th. (Mr. But the dullness of the morning Lewis, Mr. G. P. Lammert, Mr.
Moller)... had its effect on the scene in the Murdoch, Mr. E. J. Grist, Mr. Heiland's, Lentje Hop, paddock generally, "A day of D. W. Craddock, Mr. Hind, Mr. 10at. 121b. (Mr. Brand)... genial sunshine sees the ladies FAX. D'Almada, Mr. L. D'Almada, Mr. Norman's, Pak Kwai, The mor. Frederick gaily dressed, and the scene is Mr. P. M. Hodgson, Mr. Jupp. 10st. 12lb. (Mr. B. Seth)... | HONGKONG H TEL GRILL Endell Rosser, has been added to one of flashing colonze. On a Dr. J. W. Noble, Mr. A. Shelton A falso start was led by
the list of authorised architecte.
day
haes Hooper, Mr. Reader Harris, Mr. Ho Nigerian Chief Eventually the prevail. The crowd at the Kom-tong. Mr. Alabaster, Capt Bag fell to a wretched dispatch, JanuaryWeather. Daring Jaunary the average opening was quite up to the Garwood, Hon. Mr. Oland Severn. Jewel Aster gaining a three usual in size, and it steadily in Misses May, Mr. Hutchison, Mr.lengths advantage and Lutze cressed during the forenoon. Lau Ubu Pak Mr. C.D. Melbourne, Hop being left. Nigerian Chief and Annan closely attended the The number of Chinese present Mr. Crew, and many others,
was greater than was the case on The Valley Stakes, provided an leader, up the hill, and for a few the opening day last year. Then, easy win for Mr. Medico's Al yards took second place. Jewel however, they had faced a long dwyl who it was whispered, was Aster, easily ridden, still main- vertisied day of opening whon Cups during the meeting. How Nigerian Chief, at the distance be sent after one of the tained his lead into the straight. and discouraging wait on the ad- to The races were postponed. ever that may be, bo won the post, was in distress and Annan, The following are the names of Valley Stakes very comfortably moving in spendid fashion, drew the stewards: ***
and is a very fast pony.
alongside the pioneer and made It is only fair to remark here a desperate effort in the last His Excellency Sir F. H. May, K.O.M.G., His Excellency Vice on the excellent programme sub hundred yards. Vida, however, Admiral, Sir T. H. M. Jerram, mitted by the band of the D. O. had just sufficient reserve in his N., K.O.B. His Excellency, I. under Bandanaster Roberts, mount. to ward off the danger Maj General F. H. Kelly, C.B., The selections were finely chosen and, applying. pressure in the Commodore R. H. Anstra- and appropriate, and the band last few strides, he secured the Tho added greatly to the enjoyment Judge's favour by half a length. ther, R. N., C. M. G.,.
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HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1914.
thrill of it.
THE FACE MEETING.
of
New Consul. The result is altogether The King's Exequatur em powering Mr Jose C. de Obaldis To-night will also witness the to act as Consul of Panama ni opening of the grill room extou-Hongkong has
received His wion, which has been craated by Majesty'a signature. taking in what was formoriy
th, and in it
there
will
Land Sales.
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more sober
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The stal
Time: 1 min. 31 Dividend →→
Winner $6.70.
Placo $5.00, $5.40, $13.40 Cash Sweep:-
Ticket No. 169 1st $746.55
1
144 2nd 213.30
a portion of a yard adjoining the The Plague Epidemic. building. It is connected with Leat week there were twelve Hon. Mr. Cland Severn, The of the day's proceedings, Rain Damfries, half a length away the grill room proper by two ent-Cs of plague notified in the Hon. Sir C. Paul Chater, Kt., threatened just before tiffin, but was third. rances, and is a most useful ad- Colony, ali Chinese, and all ended OM.G., His Bonour dir W. only a fer drops fell. dition. It is about 50 feet in lengtotal to 79 cases, with 65 deaths David Laudale, G. K. Hall Police arrangements, were
fatally. This brings the year's Rees Davins, Kt, The Hon. Mr. It might be added that the
be accomodation for another ten
Bratton, Esq. Major E. A. excellent as usual, rubles at least. It is fitted out New Kowloon Farm Lots 7 and Dickinson, G. Friesland, Esq., andor Chief-Inspector Gourlay the same artistic manner as are to be sold by auction at the H. J. Godgo, Eaq, Henry Hum was large and always at hand the grill room
The P. W. D. Offices on March 2; the phreys, Daq, N. J. Stabb, Esq, while never unduly in evidence.
1-The Wong Nei-Chang appointments are very choice, upset price is $1,035, O the H. P. White, Esq.
wam day Kowloon Inland Let There is a glass overhead canopy
Stewards in Charge of the Stakes.-Winner $750. Second aud stained glass windows, while
1280 (Redlamation Street, Sale. The Hon. Mr. D. Landale, $250, Third $125. For Chine the fireplace and overmantel are
Yauroati) is to be sold, the upser G Friesland, Esq.
Ponies, Subscription Griffins of
$1,185.00 most impressive pieces of work, pries being $41,586.
Handicappers. Major F. A. for inches as per acale.
this Season 1913-1914: Weight 3-The Victoria Stakes.-- It may be mentioned that during
Colory's Health.
Dickinson, Captain H. K. Haghes, who have never had a winning Third $125. For Chins Ponies. Jockeye Winner $750. Sond $250. Ruce Wook a special a la carte
Bosides twelve fatal cases of Major-General F. H. Kelly, U. B.,mount in Hongkong, Shanghai or Weight for inches us par scale, menu ie being provided in the plague, there were notified in the-Judge. W, D. Jupp, Esq Tientsin allowed 4 lb. Entrance Bona fide Grillias on date of
Colony last week one fatal case Asistant Judge. H. J. Gedge $5. Balf a mile.
Grill Room.
proper.
"THE IDOL'S EYE,”
Successful Concludog
Performance,
down the
wbo
but
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295 3rd 106.65 Commission 118.50
of cholera (imported), three cases Eq,-Starter. Paul M. Hodge. Mr. Shellim's Tango, 11st 1lb
entry allowed 5 lb. Subscription of diphtheria (one fatal), one E-Secoad Starter. M. .
Griffins of this Season 1913-1914 non-fatal occurrence of enteric Sagoon, Esq,-Time Keeper. Mr. Soares' Valentini, 10st 131b
(Mr. Kdoll 1llowed 10 lb. Entrance $10 fever and one fatal case of small
One. Mile. A 0. Hynes, Esq., Hon Dox. All were Chinese save one Treasurer.
(Mr. Dalgarno) 0 Sir Paul's Sunlight, 11st 1lb T. F. of the cases of diphtheria (Port Eq-Clerk
(Mr. Vida) 1. uguese) and the occurrence of
T'here was the usual array of Mr. Billiards' Flake, 10st. 9lb.
(Mr. Seth) 10 Mr. John Peel's President, enterio (British).
11st 11b booths and stands but they were
(Mr. Heard) 2 (Mr. Collis Browne; 0 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Borneo bat sparsely tenanted until the Mr. Brutton's Brympton, 10st. forencon was fairly wall advanced,
11lb.
Examining Board.
::
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint the following Members of the Board
A Warning.
10
Hough, Mr. Apear's Turquoise, 10et. of the Course.
gib.
Chief 11st 11b (Mr. Mollar) 3 The sun broke through the Mr. Off's Mad Eve, 10st 1215
(M. H. Gegg) Mr. Kadoorie's Darbar Chief, clouds just as the firet saddling
10st 121b (Mr. Dalgarno) (Mr. Hickman) 3 Mr. V. d'Oettingen's Floreal,
*11et 7lb
(Mr. Lindsay) (Mr. Heard) 2 Sir Paul's Triumph Aster (late
Floh), 10st 1216
Joon.
DOOD than
(Mr. Brand) Mr. Tricolor's Vigilant (late Sweet Tea), llat IIb
There was again a crowded house at the Theatre Royal ou Saturday night when the final of Examiners to be a sub-Com-bell went, and thie seemed a Mr. John Peel's The Cat, 10st performance of Lieut. Crosse's mittee for the examination of happy augury for the success of
Olb.. elightful musical play The subordinate ofliers of the Police the meeting. As the forenoon Messrs. Fitzwilliem-' Mal- idol's Eye" was given. The per- Hindustani:Mr Philip Peveril present steadily increased, and and Gol in English, Chinese and wore on the n mber of ladies.
gwyn, 10st." 12lb.. formance Yas better than
(Mr. Bell Irving) The return of another rice maging marke, for the majority ever, the rough edge-shaving ali John Wodehouse (Bou. Secretary) the scene was gayer and more Mr. E. Goetze Amun Ra, people in Hongkong, the sivent of the most important sosial been knocked off, and the players Mr Thomas Henry King, and the brightly-hued by
11st, 11tb. (Mr. Bremner) 0 settling down to their work with second assistant to the Secretary seemed likely earlier in the fore- Mr. H. Humphreys Dark
(Captain Woodhouse) 0 function of the year. In this colony, where, amusements are not greater confidence. When the for Chinese Affaire (ex-officio),
Off at 1241. On the ponies Ronald, 103 91b. too plentiful because it seems to have tried to engraft the stiffness curtain was rung
settling down from a good start, The first race brought out a It is notified in the Gazette
(Mr. Jervois). Sunlight, President, Darbar Chief, of the West on to the freedom of the East with poor succe38, Euch an audience gave evidence of ite op. that the Chinees Cover rare field. No fewer than seven- Mr. Ellin Kadoorin's Balka
and Borneo Ohiof made the way. teen horses faced the starter, and event as a race meeting is, an event from which to date time. The preciation by loud rounds of
Obie, 10st 9lb (Mr. #pplause, and in response to the have requested the Government of the race wore a fine open look. ohief purpose of such a meeting is not to decide who shall and who culls for the author, Mr. Urosse Hongkong to inform the public His Excellency, the Governor, ar- Mr. Nomad's Damon, 10st. 71b
with Vigilant in the rear several Moller) 0 lengths away. Rooing up the shall not win prizes, but to provide healthy and healthful entertain appeared before the footlights
that certain unauthorized persons rived just before the start of the
hill to the rock, President de- ment for the public. There may be there are, indeed-people and bowed his acknowledgements purporting to be Nanking
have put into circulation doca cat race.
(Mr H. A. Seth) Oprived Sunlight of premier pani- Mr. Reedlark's Mystery, 10st who profese to find nothing to attract them in racing, but these are ments.
tion. Immediately afterwarde The race itselfsaw Tango finely As we say, aff
8 per cent. bundle of 1912. The ridden by Knoll who was first off Mr. Stabb's Pheasant, 10st
10.b
(Mr. Clark) 0 Darbar Chief worked his way part did well, people to be pitied. They know nothing of the joy of a close took
past Sunlight into second place, finish or of a rare bit of jockeyship. There are few more pleasu r- special mention is due of Mrs. public are warned that the only sand never was headed after. The
: 131b Nanking 8 per cent. bonds reime was just outside the record Mr. D Stroyer's Flotilla, 10st Francis Ulark, Miss Robert.on,
(Mr. Lindsay) 0 Rounding the villago bend the race resolved itself into an imane able events in life "han watching a gamely run race, and there is Mr. Crosse, Mr. Lammert and cogaised by the Chinese Govern-of 59 dear.
H little the matter with men and women who can appreciate the Capt. Watson and Mr. V. ment are those in respect of which The cinematograph man who Mr. Tria's Candy Kid, 10st
6ih (Capt. Wondhouse) 0 hetween President, Sunlight, Bar aec Chief and Darbar Chief. As detailed particulars have been was busy taking the Races, for Smyth. These shono particularly published
..'' 12lb Attendance at a race meeting therefore, is far from being time well in their respective roles. Official Gazette and on which in whare, had another fine finish to
the Poking exhibition at Home and else-Mr, Wayfoong's Slacker, 10at
(Mr. Brand) the poniós entered the straight, Durban Chief was. beaten 'and' wasted, as some would have ue believe. On the contrary, race-appreciate, the several catchy terest is payable at the Bauk of take in the second race. Jowel 516. (Mr.Sedgwick) 0 whilst Sunlight and President goers are all the better for it after. It is n stimulant to nerves numbers in the music, and recalle Chips.
Off at 11.38. There was some raced together on the inside Aster was the favourite, and jus- and brains. But, since Hongkong is a place of few amusements, were frequent, the
A Rainless January topical
tified it by winning, finely from delay at the post, but eventually Borneo Chief came on the outside The Director of the Observatory Anon. Jewel Acter had just that
a fair start was effected, Knoll on with a rattle and commenced might it not be possible to hold two meetings a year? A two-days/allusions being especially enjoyed.makes the following comments on little bit of extra finish which cugo got away fiuely, followed to overhaul the leading brace. meeting, say, in the autumn would provide a tonic, after the trying
The lady members of the caste the we thor during January in makes all the difference nearing There was little change in the to the call Borneo Chief could not by Balkan Chief and Dark Ronald. Though he responded gamaly summer as the spring meeting does before its coming. There are tributes, On the whole, the longkong: In the worth of the winning post. Thus far the position rounding the bend.Tan- make any real impression on gymkhanas, to be sure, but gymkhanae are not raco meetings and performance
month of January, 1914, the mean racing had been above the usual decided can never take the place of one. That an autuma meeting would success, and "The Idol's Eye" barometric pressure was the in quality, and the time was by two lengtha. Brympton in a fighting finish getting the go on the rails led into the straight President and Bunlight, the latter prove a success goos without saying. Indeed, the wonder is why who saw it.
will long be. remembered by all greatest on record, and there was
no rainfall; the first rainless again good.
came along strongly, and Valeslini verdict by a short head.. Half u it should not have been instituted before now. We hops, humaver;
January since 1884. The
The race for the Victoria Stakes made a fiuo effort, but failed to longth away Borneo Chief was to see it considered by the Jockey Olab in the near future.
amount of cloud was the logat on Sunlight and President who were with a rattle and Mad Eve
resolved itself into a duel between get through. The Cat came up third. Everything points to a successful meeting. The weather, at
Time 2 miu, 5 soo. record, except in 1902 when it was 35 per cent. or 4 per cent. always fighting out the issue alone appeared in the picture and Dividend the time of writing, is more favourable than was the case last year
lose than in 1914. (This was the same for a moment, when Borneo also challenged strongly, Tango, Winner $43,20. when the opening had to be postponed. The chief racee wear a very
Aunniest January on record until effort came to nothing. Sunlight advantage and no more. He won Chief threatened danger, but that cleverly ridden, maintained his open look though it is unfortunate that a Derby favourite should
1914.) The mean temperature have broken down at the eleventh hour, but that is the luck of the
(62.8 deg) has only bona excended on for Sir Paul by the narrowest by a neck, about three-quarters game. The sport of Kings is essentially a sport where hopes and
of margins, o short head. This of a length separating secund and on 3 ocensione: namely, in 1897 expectations are often left unrealised through a piece of unexpected,
and 1912, (63 deg. 1) and in 1901, arousing finish, and most third. The time was only one and unavoidable bad luck. That aside, however, and other things
(64.deg). The highest tem- people were quite unable to name second outside the record.
the winner; the judge alone could going even moderately well, the meeting
Time-1 minute, perature recorded during the should prove one to be remembered,
month of January was 72.8 and do that, so close was the finish. Dividend The lowest 47%6
Amongst these present were:-* Wimper...
ia now in progress
The audience was not slow to
were also honoured with floral
"THE TELEGRAP
ACROSTIC.
(Solution.) Race Week.
mean
Ossh Sweep
Places $5.40, $5.10, $7.70.
Ticket No. 306 1st $8,058.40
112 2nd 802.40 122 3rd 151,20 Commission 168.00
1880.00
(Castryed on an