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THE NEXT GYMKHANA.
An Interesting. Programme Arcanged.
The programme of the fifth gymkhana mesting to be held at December 5, at 2.15 p.. (weather tils Happy Valley on Saturday, permitting) is as follows:-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1914.
Nigerian Chief, 2.
Soi Kwai,314954
Monarch Dablis, Jose Mighty,
L I
4-Tent Pegging in Paira.-
Two runs. Competitors must be
POST OFFICE.
Ships' Letter Boxes.
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 2nd at 10.45-The antlog. clones have moved eastward, 'the first
second boing now central Ja the neighbourhood of Wladivostock.
mounted on china ponies. Two continuance of the War all outgoing cor- 1. It is hereby notified that during the mall cups to be presented to the respondence must be posted at the Gener Taksang, Br. us. 977, W. McClure, at having passed into the Pacific and the winning pair at each competitional Post Office or at any of its Branch and at the conclusion of the
Ofoes.
3. Shipmaators are not allowed to place
last.-Newshwang. 25th ulto, Peas-J. M. & Co.
1st ulto-Halphork, 29th ulto,, Gen-Chinese.
or expoas on board their vessels lettor Patella, Br. s. 3,501, J, R. Nisbot, 91st boxes for the purpose of collecting corres on board their vesela will be removed and pondence: all such boxes fourd exposed returned to the Genc.al Post Offor."
ceive from the Pubile for inclusion in their ships Papers any but bona fide con-
4. Shipping Companies must not re-
ult Chinklang, 26th ult., Ballist
A. P. Co.
Sungkiang, Br,s,s. £87, J, Robinson, 2nd inst-Haiphong, 25th ult. Gen. -D. & S.
season a trophy will be given to to receive on board their vessels, any Phra Nang, Er. s. 1,200, Haschonan,
2. Shipa" Officers are strictly forbidden the pair scoring the highest ag- correspondance from the Fublic. gregate of points all meetinga' 1-2.45 p.m.-Five Furlongs included. To provide for sick Race. For China Ponies that have run in any Race at the lust ea or absence from the Colony three Gymkbabas. Winners of a new member may be introduced into a pair is one competition Gymkhana Bicos this season but no more. In order to win other than Folo Scurries and the aggregate trophy the same Ladies' Nomination Races barred. Weight for inches na per scale. pair must have competed in not Uoplacod Ponios allowed 5 lbs.
Entrance fee $5 1st Prize: pair whether competing for the
5. Shipping Companies should stato la $140 2nd Prize: $75, 3rd Prize: trophy or not may compste for
exact hour of departure of their vessola Chibli, the small oups. Entrance free. -Bending Race.For Chian khana Club will appoint a judge once
The Committee of the Gym-in order that the pubile may have every facility for posting as the Genoral Post: Ponies to be ridden by Members whose decision shall be final. In of the Hongkong Polo Club. To the case of illness or absence of bo'rua in Heata.
Marty. any jadge appointed the com-correspondence except bona fide consi- mitteo shell appoint a substitute. 5.-If possible a Muls Rice or other special event will be in troduced hero.
less than four competitions. Any eos letters which should be left open Panama Maru, Jap. ss 3,756, J. Kanze,
for Inspection when required,
$35.
their notifications to the Post Ofies the
1st Inat.--Shanghai, 29th-uito., Gon.. S. K..
Presntre has decreased slightly along the coast from Shanghai to Halphong, and is nearly stationary over Annam and the Philippines,
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10a.m. to-day, 1.56 inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
District.
Forecast.
11
Br... 1,918, Lloyd, 31st ulto-
9.
Bangkok, 24th ulto, Rico-B. & | 1 Hongkong and Neighbour. [ 9:E: windo,
'bood
moderate;
showery.
cars must send to the Post Office ALL
6. Shipping Companies and Ships' Of Huo, Fr. 8.s. 739, A. Corneliusen, 1st inst. K. C. Wan, 31st ult, Gon.--A. R.
Boxes or received by Ships Officers at the Chiyuen, Chinese s.s. 1,177, W. S. Ross, 3 Formosa Chan............ gnees' letters posted in the Ships Lotter porta from which they sailed, or anywhere en route to Hongkong.
7. The above régulations will not affect
the fleeaned, private letter boxes carried Haitan, between Hongkong & Canton by the ver sets belonging to or managed by the Hongkong Canton & Bacau Steambout
1st Inst. Shanghai, Goa.-C. M.
Br. m.s. 1,183, J. W. Evans, 1st inst.-Swatow, 2nd inst. Gen. D. L. & Co.
Three or more rows of bamboo poles will be placed on the coureo, and cach compositor will pass the ft at pule of the row aseiguod to him on his right, second on
0.-Ladies' Nomination, Half Joft,
continuing alternately, M-16 Distance Handicap. For all rounding the Inat pole and return-China Ponies. Each pony entered log in the aime manner.
Winner of heat will be first Catch weights 160 lbs. The half to be nominated by a Lady. past winning post leaving all mile post will be "scratch "and NAMES OF THE VESSELS BY WHICH
Aschis is a test of horsemanship Pega will be placed on outside NOT BE ARE FORWARDED WILL Atxuta Maru, Jap, &. 5,043, M. Yoshika, and bandiness of ponies there is edge of course to mark the NOTICES.
poles standing or fewest down.
Company.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE
ADVERTISED IN THE MAIL
no restriction as to weight, but position of each pony according CORRESPONDENCE (INCLUDING each rider must apply at the to the handicap (in
weighing room for a number cloth before the race.
Entrance Free. 1st Prize: $50 2nd Prize: $35. 3rd Prize: $20, 3-Grinkhann Stakes-Vaine $200. Distance-One Mile. For
conceded.
yarda) PARCELS IS BEING DESPATCHED
Competitors will gland dis- mounted behind their respective pegs, and at a signal will mount and gallop to the winning post as in an ordinary race.
Care must be taken while all China Ponies. Catoh weights mounting to keep on outside edge at 10 st. 6 lba. Winners of au of course leaving the rails clear open race or open Griffin race or for others who may be galloping Ponies that have won the aggre- gate prize in the Gymkhana Past Staken in any senson 5 lbs: extra. Non-winning Subscription Grif fine allowed 5 lba,
Entrance Free. First, Second and Third Prizes for Ladies pre- sented by the Gymkhana Club.
The entries close on November 27 at 7 p.m.
AS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS; BUT
AND UNCERTAIN AND ALL COR-
ALL SERVICES ARE IRREGULAR RESPONDENCE IS LIABLE TO DE- LAY.
ارم .
THE PARCEL POST SERVICE TO FRANCE 19 SUSPENDED UNTIL [FURTHER NOTICE.
U
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT AL-
Chili, Fr. .s. 3,246, L., F. de Bouuse, 2nd Inat-Shangbai, 30th ult,, Gen. --T. & Co.
2nd inst. Yokohama, 30th alte,, Gen.--N. Y. K.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
Por a 4, Sungkiang from Haiphong- Miss Bakeweil.
Messrs WBC Crino, W G Soll, Mr & Mrs
Por's.s. Haitan from Foochow etc.—|
Variable winds, moderate.
& South coast of China beo-) The sams tween H.K. and Lamocki J as No. 1.
4 South coast of China be- The same tween H.K. and Hainan... as No. 1.
China Coast Meteorological Register.
Station.
2nd Nov, B.,
Flour.
Barometer,
Temperature,
Humidity.
30.24"
Woatock Ya 3055 27
Tokio
Ba Nemuro Hakodate 30.3.4
Kochi Nagasaki Por s.s. Panama Maru from Shangha Kegima TER GENERAL CANNOT GIVE CO Misa M Lambert.
THOUGH EVERY POSSIBLE PRE- CAUTION 13 TAKEN TO SECURE KETS WHILS IN THE CUSTODY OF
THE SAFETY OF ALL 1 OSTAL PAC
THE POST OFFICE THE' POSTMAS.
به
MAGE WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE ACT OF THE KING'S ENEMIES. UN-
PENSATION FOR ANY 1.039 OR DA-
ĮTILFURTHER NOTICE NO LETTERS,
Summers.
Windaj
'tion.
Farco.
Weather.
no 30
4
11w
30,43
20.41
WHW St
*
39.37
15
11 30:37
Oshima Naha Ishi'jima
30.26
30.21.
30 15
WEDNESDAY, 4th Nov.
Bonin Is.
30.14
Chefoo
W'baiwai
Hankow
Ichang
4th Nov, 11a.m.
Swatow
4th Nov., noon.
AND NO LETTERS, BOXES OR PAR- Wo Hal Wei, Chofoo & Tientsin.... CELS FOR MALTA CAN BE ACCEPT- ED FOR INSURANCE. LETTER SYSTEM TO BRAZIL ISSU
THE PARCEL POST AND INSURED PENDED.
THE PARCEL, POST SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM 19 IN FULL WORKING ORDER IN BOTH DIREC- TIONS BY THE LONG SEA ROUTE.
American
Siberian
Shanghai, North China, Japan via Nagasaki, Honolulu, Unit
Owner of First Pony to receive OXES OR PACELS FOR BELGIUM Pakhoi & Haiphong...4th Nov. 9 a.m. A Cup to to run for five times 4th Nov., 9 a m., called the Gymkhana Cup will be
Pony $20. presented at the end of the season
7.-One and a Quarter Mile to be won by the pony scoring Race. Handicap. For all Chinn st marks in the raden for the Ponies. Entrance fee $5. 1st Gymkhana Stakes at the
Prize: $150, 2nd Prize: $75. Gymkhana Meetings during tho
3rd Prize: $35. Season, counting 4 points for a firet; 2 for a second; and 1 for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race this season to carry 5 lbs. exlra for sack win in subse
Kent Cricketer's Wedding. The wedding took place at "quent starts for the race, but in Willesboro, near Ashford, Kent, the event of a pony carrying the last month, of Frank Woolley, the penalty not winning, 2 lbs, to be Kent cricketer, the bride being Deducled pext time be starte.fiss Sybil Fordham, daughter of chow will in future be closed or all Such 2 lbs. to remain deducted until he wins again when he will. G. Fordham, MR.O.V.S., of Douglas steamers 20 minutes before each
THE PARCEL POST SERVICE TOP. O. 11.30 a.m. Monday, 9th November.] EGYPT AND CERTAIN COUNTRIES Nowohwang...4th Nov. 4 p.m. MENTIONED. SERVED BY EGYPT.
13 RESUMED FOR ORDINARY PAR CELS ONLY: CRETE, CYPRUS,
30.30 63 440
ба 30.04 75 88 sse Rook
40
MAIL STEAMERS
THE PENINSULAR
AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
ENGLISH MAIL.
WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or
♪
Steamers
about the DATES named For LONDON, viä Us-) Nankin
ual Ports of Call
SHANGHAI
SHANGHAIY
MOJI, KOBE
YOKO
AND HAMA LONDON & Genoa vis Singapore, Penang, C'mbo, Port Said, and Marseilles .................
Capt. G. Manley
To Sail On' 'Remark.
посп
6th Nov.
Freight
& P'eage
Nubla Capt. J. Fox
about- 9th Nov.
Freight &F'sage
}
Nagoya
Capt. W. H. Sweny
R.N.R.
Nellore Capt. J. Gaunt R.N.R.
Subject to alteration without notice."
about 16th Nov.
about 25th Nov,
}
Freight & P'sage
Freight &. P'esge
All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy..
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
SHIPPERS are informed that the P. & D. Company's Vessels are insured under The British Government National Insurance Scheme and they can effect War Risk Insurance on individual shipments with The National Insurance Committee, London, through their representatives there.
The production of a Marine Risk Policy is not immediately
Песвувату.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s office,
Hongkong, 31st Oct., 1914.
KOREA 18000 tons
E. A. Howett,
Superintendent.
PACIFIC MAIL S.S.CO.
OPERATING
MODERN HIGH POWERED TWIN SCREW EXPRESS STEAMERS,
MONGOLIA 27030 1000
CHINA 10200 tons
MANCHURIA 27000 tona
SIBERIA 1000 tone
NILE-11000 tons
-PERSIA B000 tons
Between Hong Kong, Manila, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama,
Honolulu and San Francisco
"THE SUNSHINE BELT"The Most Comfortable Route to America and Europe
MANCHURIA
Bailing TUESDAY,
3rd Nov. at 1 p.. TUESDAY, 1st Doo. at 1.p.m. WEDNESDAY, 16th Dec. at 1 p.m..
These steamers are famous for their modern equipment, comfort, and the superiodity of the culdre, which leader the personal supervision of Kir. Y. Morani, the world-famous saterer. Lares slaterooms, equipped with electrio fans, and runalug water. Berths equipped with elestris' reading Iamps. Numerous amusements-mail water swimming teak, Filipino orchestra, deek games, dances, etz.—nota dull moment throughout the trip. The Safely and Confort of Pubrosa Is Our First Consideration
For further information, rates, literatire, schedules, etc., apply to
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30.17 65
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20
*
30.10 69
510
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Sharp P. 78
30.03 74
* 120
20
ed States, South America and Amoy Canada via San Francisco, U. Swatow ZKingdum via Canada (Europo Talhoku
via Siberia)...4th Nov. 3 p.m. (Tientsin-Pukow Bervice Shanghai Br.Tainan
68
30.00 75 77 to
20
30.12. 74 85
Sa
30.09
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Taichu
30.05
30.00
90
Koshun
30.09
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30,00
по
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6 30.05 72 95
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Hkong
Gor
G&P
20.03
5 onl
15
THURSDAY, 5th Nov..
Wushow 5th Nov., Pathol
Holbow
Macao
30.02 75
80
3 odit
6a
30.02 75
8
3 b
Shanghal and North China (Europe
via Siberia). 5th Oct., 3 p.m.
29.09.75
83W
40
.St. J.. Aparı!
29,03 73
abe
4 c
"
15.J
30.02: 71
8
1 b
Panders-Pacilis International Exposition San Francisco-rgigi
Manila
30.01 71
0
30.00 78
1 b
Pa 29.99 82
2 b
Bacolod
Д
2 b
Cebu
30.05 85 no
Labuan
GREECE, SYRIA TURKEY, ITALY. ALGERIA, TUNIS, SWITZERLAND Shanghal & North China AND (LYBIVA) TRIPOLL
A late mail for Swatow Amoy & Foo-
Ashford, and sister to Norman steamer Balls. Ordinary correspondence will be received after the regular" mail
Siberian
Mail.
4pm.
(Tientsin-Pukow Service Shanghai Br.pl
carry the full penalties without Fordham, the Derby County has closed at the side west entrance to P. O. as 5 p.m. Monday the 9th Inst.) deduction. Fenalties" accumuli- tive up to 15 lbs. In the event centre-forward: Among the pro- the O. P. O. is the lane off Dea Vocur
sents was one from Lord Harris, Road.
of two or more ponies tying with president of the "Kent County the same number of marks after Club, and cue from Mr. Leveson- five races have been run the Gower. A ohequo was also ro- owners shall either divido the value of the Cup which is hereby ceived from the Kent County
[Club and team.
placed at. $400 or shall ran off on a day to be fired by the com-f mittee not being the same day! as the last race for the stakes but! wtwo weeks therefrom. Taj the event of a ran off the weights shall be weight for inches a per». Acalo. Eatrance fee $5. 2ad Prize: $100. 3rd Prize: $50.
Marke Earned to Dato.
Vadeem, .....................** 8 Roman Chief, ......5... Rosario....... Aldwych,.............. 4 Lorenza,.............. 2
SILIMPOPON COAL. BUNKERS
can be supplied at cheap rate
at
SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK
(British North Borneo),
1
FRIDAY, 6th Nov.
War risks are not covered by postal Swator, Amey & Panchow......6th Oct. registration of Insurance.
I p.m. Straits, Barmah, Osylon, Ads-
The services to Germany, Austria, and Tsingtai are sospended.
The Public are informed that the Christmas" Parcel Mail to the United
| Kingdom will be closed in this office at 5
p. on the 5th of November 1914.
The Now Year Mail will bo closed at 5 p.m. on the 19th November,
Insured parcels will only be accepted for the United Kingdom. The above datos
of departure are liable to alteration.
At these ports steamers calling to arrive here to-morrow at 2 p.m.
The French Mail from Europe in duo for bunker coal exclusively are exempt from all shipping dues
and charges.
THE
IT IS WHAT YOU GET MORE
THAN WHAT YOU, PAY,
DOUBLE STRENOTH - MEANS
DOUBLE VALUE.
LOTUS MOKHA
15 UNIFORMLY EXCELLENT,
Obtainable Everywhere,
A. BUNE.
RUTTONJEE & SON.
MAILS DUE.
French, 3rd Nov.
MAILS CLOSE TO-MORROW. Fort Bayard. 3rd Nov.0a.m. Straits, India vịa Cálculta..............did Nov,
a.m.
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Nov., 10 a.m...
3rd
Swatów & Bangkok.....3rd fast., 10a.m. Nowohwang..3rd Nov. 10 a.m.
Shanghal, North China, Japan via Moji, Victoria, B.C., Seattle, Wash & United King- dom via Canada ...3rd Nov, 20
Siberian
Austra-
C'dlan,
French
A'can
-Mail.
Mail.
E'pean
Mali.
a.m
Balgon, Straits, Caylon, Ade Inide, Western Australia, In- dia, Adan, Egypt and Euroge vis Marsellos--(Late Letters
English
Mail...
laide, Western Australia, In-
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T. F. Claxton, Director,
dia, Aden Egypt, and Europe, Hongkong Observatory, Nov. 2.
Lato Letters 10.30 am to 11
a.m.,
Extra Postage 10 cents). (Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the first clearance' will be Included
In this contract mail). The parcel mall will be closed on Thursday, the 5th Oct.. at. 5 p.m....6th Nov. 10.30a.m.
SUNDAY, 8th Nov. Swatow 8th
Nov. 9 a.m.
TUESDAY, 10th Nov.
Bwatow, Amoy & Foochow...... 10th Nov
1 pau. Ihilippine Is.
10th Nov, 3 p.m.)
· SATURDAY, 14th Nov.
Australia. Tasmania,. New Zealand via Post Darwin & New Guinea via Thursday In 14th Nov. 3 p.m.
Austra-
11 a.. to noon. Extra Postage Mon. 10 cents. Letters postedst
in all the Pillar Boxen To
In time for the first clearance wed. will be included in this contract mail... 3rd Nov,, coou."
Thi
Philippins Islands, Australia, Fl Tasmania, New Zealand tia Bat Port Darwin & New Guinos
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TIDE TABLE.
2nd Nov, to 8th Nov., 1914.
High Water a Hong org
Time,
330 335
m2 to 41.
#
via Thursday La... 3rd Nor. Ben,
No!
11 a,..
Shanghai, North China and Japan vis Kobe (Europe vin Biberia)......3rd inst, 5 p.m.
Tientsin-Pakow Be vice Bhanghai Dr. P. O. 11.30 a.m. Monday, 9th Nov.)
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the level of the sea in in- ches, tenths and hundredths,
"
"
Fahrenheit.
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrae
3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation, be Humidity of kir saturated with mols- ure being 100,
4 Direction of Wind, to two polnis,
3 Forge of Wind, according to Beaufor Bealo.
State of Weather, b blue sky,,o do- tached cloud, d drizzling rain, ffog, g gloomy, h hall, I lightning, o ovoraasi, p passing showers, o squally, r rain, « anów, |ë thunder, v visibility, w daw wet,
◊ Hein in inches, tenths and hundredthe
METEOROLOGICAL.
13 Barometer 30.10 30.04
Temperatura Humidity.......
Previous
Day On date On date
30.03
75
*76
40 37
#4 Wind Direction...
Force.
$2 E.
88.
78
SSE
Weather
Rain
m morning: n'afternoon.
Oysters, Fresh, Fried or Stewed Findon Haddocks, Kippers &to',
ALEXANDRA CAFE,
·1.56%
Highest open air Wamperstuen, on the Lowest
HE. Observatory, 2nd November.
I
„T, B, ULAXTON, Director.
TO SAIL
"CLEN LINE"
(MCGREGOR GOW
For London 400.) LTD.
& Antwerp.
Saloon passage Hongkong to London £40.
For freight or passage, apply to
Hongkong, 23rd July, 1914.
SHEWAN TOMES & Co.,
Agents,
DOLLAR STEAMSHIP CO.
PROPOSED SAILING HONGKONG TO SAN FRANCISCO AND
SAN PEDRO (LOS ANGELES)"
'SE
S.S. HAZEL DOLLAR"
Captain M.Ridley, on or about November 10th.
For Freight Rates and apace apply to
Tel. 792,
THE ROBERT DOLLAR CO.,
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V. M, SMITH, Manager.
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