JOCKEY CLUB RACES. -
DERBY DAY AT THE RACES.
An Easy Victory for Winsome Dahlia.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. 1916,
follows:
Morning.
SIR PAUL WINS. FIRST AND SECOND IN THE BIG EVENT. |1. March,“El Abanics,” Yavaloyes, į were
meats were again good, and it was noticeable that the Police Reserve was represented by an ambulance section.
4. Selection, "Betty." Rebeast 5. Valse, "Brane," Kier.
Afternoon.
Rosas.
"God Save the King." 1-The Jockey Cup.-Winner $500. Second 200. Third $100. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffine of any Season. To be riaden by Jockeys who have not had more thaa two winning mounts previous to this Mesting in Hongkong or Chins. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners barred. Entrance $5. Once Round. Mr. M. Roos' Social Schem- entrance by Mr. TF. Hough. er, 10st 12 lb. (Mr Sedgwick) 1 Major Lawes as the frat Mr H Hamparers' China
jockey to weigh in, his moant Coaster, 10s 12 lb. (Mr being Matabele.
There were
Hough) 2 sight, starters for this race the Mr Gurkhas' Kakri, b Jockey Cap, and the result was
(Mr S. A. Seb)
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was not ia the running.
Time-2 min. 15 3/5 secs. Pari-mutuel —
Winner, $6.60 Places, $500; $5.00. Cash Sweep:-
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Ticket No. 127 let $1,531.25
351 2cd
437.50 284 3rd 218.75 Commission 312.50
Total $2,500.00
5.-The Hongkong Derby-A Sweepstakes of $20 each with $2,000 added. For China Ponies, bona fide Griffins on date of en- First Pony to receive 70 per ceat Second 20 per cent. Third 10 per cent. Weight for Qae mile inches as per scale. and a half.
3.
Sir
Paula Winsome Dahlia, 10st. 13 lb. (Mr Barkill
Sir
Paal's Windsor Dahlia
M
a win for the favourite, Mr. Rowe Mr Stave's Matabele, let 1 lb.. Social Schemer. It was a well-
(Mr Laves) 0:
(Mr Barton) 0
ridden race, the most noticeable Hr Billiard's In O£, list 7 lb. feature being the good jockeyship
llet. lib (Mr Vids),
CORRESPONDENCE.
The opinions expressed by the correspondants are not necess– arily those of the "Hongkong
*Telegranh"]
A GERMAN FLOGGED.
(To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph.) Sir,-On Saturday evening last
ENTENTE
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Yours, etc.
Canton, February 21, 1916.
Duty and Discipline Movement. General Sur F. R. Wingate, the Sirdar, and Sir Francis Henry May, Governor of "Hongkong, have sent subscriptions to the Daty and Discipline M›rement
Tune--3 mia. 10 seca. Pari-mutuel
Winner, $7.40.
Places, $6.30; $&.50; $11.60 Cash Sweep:-
Ticket No. 693 lat $8,575.00 1250 2nd 2,450.00
344 3rd 1,225,60 Commission 1,750.00
Total $14,000.00 4.-The Subscription Ariffine' Challenge Cup.-Value $1,000. For China Ponies Subscription 2[Griñas of the carrant Season. Weight for inches as per scale.
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LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
AN AUSTRIAN STORY.
FRENCH SHIP REPORTED STRANDED.
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THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.
ENEMY ATTACKS REPULSED:
(Havas Telegram.)
IN THE NEAR EAST,
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FRENCH AIRMEN BOMBARD SMYRNA.
(Havas Telegrama.)
February 21.
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French sircraft bombarded the exterior defences of Smyrns, the barraska at Voals, and those of the great Headquarters of the Syria troope; causing considerable damage at Gasolew island.
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THE RUSSIANS,
DUMA RE-OPENS.
(Hooos Telegram.)
February 21
The Dama will reo-pen tomorrow.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
Corpe Orders issued to-day by
To be won two years consecutive Lieut Col. A. Chapman V.D. ly by Ponies the bona fide proper-State Oty of the same owner or owners. Winner to receive $500 and 70
Leave.
HONGKONG POLICE
RESERVE
Police Reserve order issued to- day by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, DSP. (reserve, state
Musketry Part II. Warning to Fire.
$32.80 for a place. It was at Off at 136. There was some comfortable victory, but there trouble at the start, for besides was neck-and-neck rusale between Antony having to be led to the the Dahlias for second place. post, Gretna Green, was capexing
The band of the Zaih Panjabis, around for some time. under Bandmaster J ̧W, Christian, was again in attendance and It was, however, a good start rendered admirable : selections, and Triumphant Dahlia went to the fall programme being as the front followed by Antony, Freddie and Gretna Green in the ader given. These positions
maintained
the Overture, "No. 2in F," Retford, ponies raced past
(Havas Tasgram). 3. Intermento, "Lady Bird, judge's box. At the football Harr A. Nathonsohn, a Han of
February 20. Owing to the number of really arrangements, 100, were better
Robertson ground the Dahlia was leading Semitic origin in the employ of that an Austrian submarine has torpedoed the French stommer According to a Vienna telegram the newspapers aEDOUNCE good ponies available this year, than was formerly the case. The
by three lengths, the other ponise the notorious Bur firm, Amhold Meayhis in front of Darazso: and that the ship is stranded. even greater interest than ever commission taken by the Jockey
racing abreast. Gretna Green on Karberg & Co., was publicly centred in the race of the Meeting, Clab in the sweeps was larger
the outaide soon dropped back flagged by a prominent French and opinion was fairly evenly this year than last, being 12 per 1. March; "Till the Boya Come into last place and up the incline divided as to which of the three cent, compared with 10 per cant.
resident on Shameen in the pre- Home," Harze, Antony went second. The Dahlia principal stables-Sir Paul's, Mr. The reason for the increase, 2. Overture, John Peel's and Mr. Ellis understand, in that the Jockey
"Opera Bouffe," continued to make the running of quite a number of
spectators. Fincke, and Freddy overhauled Antony, Kadooris's-would carry off the Club intends devoting a sum of 3. Serenade,
The reason for the fogging Belfry who fell to the rear. Entering was because this "Kultured Hun "The blue riband of the local turf. So money from the betting pro-
Howgill, the home straight the Dahlia bad of Semitic origin insulted the far as the first day's racing went, ceeds to war charities.
4. Selection,
"To-night's the shandsome lead with Freddie and wife of the French gentleman by the results stringly favoured Sir La connection with the fact that
night," Rabens. Gretas Green, who had come up refusing to make way for, hat Paul, who had no fewer than five Mr. T. F. Hongh is celebrating 5. Valse, "Love and Life in strong, racing together. It was when walking on the Band on
Febuary 21. wina to his credit, sa well as as 25th year as Clerk of the
Yesterday, in Belgium, we repulsed all the memy's attempts to bard struggle for both pouies, Thursday afternoon last, accom-cross the Iser canal. Holland," Joyce. couple of places. And, as show-Course, it ia interesting to recall
6. Melodie, “Un peu D'Amour,'
but Johnson just got his mount panied by two other ladies and a ing the strength of this stable, that when he took over the posi
Silesa, in front by a Leck. Antoninle girl
To-day, in Artois, the enemy attempted vainly, twice to attack the fact was not overlooked that tion (1891), he rode no fewer than Selection, "The Passing Show,"
with hand-grensdes. the wins were secured by five eight winners at the Hongkong
Fincke. different ponies. A factor which Meeting, the other winning 8. Two Step, "Isle of Man," Wood also led many to pin their faith jockeys being: Messrs. Ag Seng, "The Roary, Neria. in the Dahlias was the fact that selesa, 4; S. Reynell, 4; D. 10. Valse, "Easueno Sedaetor," the fancied pony from this stable Simon, 4; E B Green, 2;
Dablis-won Firsta
theG, CC, Master, 2; T. M. Boyd, Trial Plate with comparative 1; J. A. Poad, I; E. Sampedɔ, ease on the first day. Despite the 1; and Major Hannay, L fact that yesterday the Jardine ? The police and traffic arrange stable was only credited with one win and three places, a large following held to the belief that Sandy could win the Derby, ia" spite of bie failure to come home His Excellency the Governor in the Professional cup yesterday (Sir Henry May) arrived just while others were to be found before the first race, being ac who fancied Mr. alcore's companied by the Misses May, chances with Pingwa Chief, even The party was received at the though this stable had only secured a couple of places on the first day. Mr. Kadoorie, who has been racing in Hongkong for close on 20 years, and who is a thorough sportsman, certainly had hard luck on Monday. So isr za the jockeys are concerned, the winning honours were fairly well divided yesterday, Barkill Johnstone and Vida each being credited with three victories, but Johnstone was easily ahead among these three "cracks" in "places," of which he secured no
Only four ponies started for the fewer than five. Moller with four Exchange Plate, Mr. Vida and Stewart with three were the securing most prominent of the other ridere Si
Paal's Triumphant In the matter of placinga. Thus, Dablis. There was a hard fight if actual wins favoured the betweenGretna Green and Freddie Dahlia stable, the first day's for second place, Johnstone jast racing 24 leset showed that the managing to get the verdict on other two principal establishments the former. As showing the fast also commanded good jockeys ceeg of the course, the time in At the football ground Kakri was
Off at 1.06 p.m. There was a who could be relied upon to to this race-2 min 15.3/5 seca-leading by fally four lengths good deal of trouble at the start their level best for their owners. equalling President's record estab from Toodeep, and Baroda Caief Little Jack Borner and Adventure
Though the weather was over-li-hed two years ago.
came level with Social Schemer were first on the course. The art Sir Paul's Matchless Danija, cast and low-lying clouds husg The Derby brought out a feld for third position. When going named pony refused to face the
(Mr Burkill) sboat on the hill-wope at the of eight ponies, Sir Paul and Mr. up the iceline, Kakri till held starter for some time being very
Sir Paul's Blackdiamond Valley, the conditions looked John Peel both being doubly the dead by several lengths and fractions and threatening to
Dahlia, 10st. gib. (Mr Vida) 3.
Absenting himself without leave. fairly promising for Derby Day at represented. The former pat in Social Schemer got int second anaest bie rider. Eventually an Mr Soares Mandolini,llet. lib.
1 (10 days remitted by Order of H. the Racecourse. this morning, Winsome Dahlia (Barkil) and place with Baroda Chief third.amah had to accompany him to
(Me Commons) 0 E. the Governor). The drizzle which fell during the Windsor Dahlia (Vida) and the These last two named horses the post. King Jack was also latter part of yesterday's pro- laster Sandy (Johnstone) and were closing up at the village restive. On the start, Winsome gramme and later at night, did Lättle Jack Horner (Boyd), while bend and on coming into the Dahlia at once went to the front not develop into rain, and in the other participants were home straight, Social Schemer followed by Adventure. Im consequence, the turf WEB Daylight (Moller). King Jack was getting to the front with mediately King Jack went to practically unaffected. Indeed, it tilesid). Pingwa Chief (Stewart) the rest fairly well together. the front followed by both would have been far better had and Adventure (B. Seth Social Sobemer took the lead when John Peel's nominations, Win-M there been a smart fall of rain Popular expectations were re- 50 yards from home and won some Dablis being fourth and the during the night, sa the Course lied by Winacme Dahlia coming handsomely by a length and a last pony Adventure. This order Mr Nemaze's was a trifle too hard to suit the come handsomely in front, with half China Coaster, who was was maintained going up the liking of ponies and jockeys, bia stable companion second. very well ridden, came up into straight, King Jack holding the Off at 140 The first to get Course, Part II (Standard Test), though it was rather better chan | Pingua Chior third and Sandy second place when passing the inside rails with Sandy in the away were Alir, Ploughed Field will be carried out at King's yesterday. The atmosphere was a hot favourite in some quarters) post and Kakri had to be content middle in second place and Little and Matchless Dahlia. The ponies Park Range as follows:Sunday, me laat night attracted arm somewhat raw when the program fourth. For a time King Jack with third position half a length Jack Horner on the outside, third were all in a banca when enter 27th ins. 2.30 p.m.-No.1 Sect Rowing honse to the Victoria me was resumed, being distinctly made the pace, but the Peel and behind,
The crder of the other poniesing the straight and on passin' ios Scouts Co.-Uniform (drill Theatre, and every item was re- colder than was the case yester. Chater nominations alwaya lay Time 1 min, 57.3/5 seca. were Winsome Dahlia, Windsor the Judge's box Ally was leading order) to be worn.
Only men ceived with prolonged applause. day. A strong breeze was blow-bandy, Sandy being especially well
Dahlia, Daylight and Pingea with Matchless Dahlia second, who have fired. Part I this sea- This clever company has certainly ig, a little more scross the ap. From the incline onwards it Winner, $660.
Chief At the football ground Bomb third and Ploughed Field son may fire on 27th instant.
done all that it promised to do, coume than on Monday.
was a bot tassle between John- Places, $5.50; $11.30; $1.00. King Jack and Sandy were racing fourth. At the football stand the
se regards smuainy and delight- being the day of the stone's mount and the Cash Sweep
neck and neck for the leading same pony was holding premier
Parades for Wednesday, 23rding Hongkong, and its continued Meeting, the attendance before Dahlias, while the Chief Ticker No. 47 1st $1,010.62 position with Winsome Daalis position, with Ploughed Field hav-instant nil.
success here may now be regard- ziffin was substantially bigger was also showing up
well.
288.75 about a length behind. It ing come into second place, and
ed sa assured. than was the osseesterday. The Sandy was hard ridden to main.
144.37 was
here that Shabdiz third. The ponies were Derby was the third event on the tain a place, but Johnstone failed
Commission 203.28 Little Jack Horner dropped back well together up the incline M. card, the it was this fact which to get the needful last ounce oat
into second place, up the incline and when passing the rock Ally accounted for, the presence of 2 of him and he had to give way larger crozd, as all were anxions to Stewart, who had
Total $1,650.00 Sandy led by a length from Win- and Ploughed Field were in close hard 2.The Exchange Plate.-Pre some Lablia, with Windsor company, Ally had increased his to see the great, race, concerning lines in not getting second seated by the Bankers and E-Dahlia third and Adventure lead at the Village bend, three of the result of which there was a berth. It dead of speculation.,
victory for Winsome Dahlia, who Value $1,000, to Winner. Second obvious stat Little Jack Horner bunch behind.
easy charge Brokers of Hongkong, fourth. At the village bend it was the other ponies being all in a La on the previous day, the was handled with great skil officials in charge of the arrange- The time-3 min, 10 secabeChina Ponies. Weight for inches entering the straight Winsome but Ally maintained his lead and Ho recowe $200. Third $100. For was wholly out of the race. On straight, a very hard race ensued mente on the Course were early in record of 3 min. 9 seca. At the attendance superintending the close of the race, Sir Paul was Meeting of ote Race 5 1b; of two Winsome Dahlia second, Pingwa ap on the outside, Matchless as per scale. Winners at this Dahlia had taken the lead with won by two lengths Coming necessary preliminaries, and it given a great reception and re-
Adventure Dahlia dispiace Blackdismoad HONGKONG TRAMWAY more Races 7 ib. extra. Chief third and must be recorded that they had ceived many congratulations on Griffics allowed 5 lb. Sabecrip- coming up strongly on the out Dahlia fur second place after
erything well in hand long be- the double honour which fell to Griffins of this Season 1915 side. Sporting in ane style hot race. A neck only divided fore the commencement of racing his stable. The winner was led 1916, allowed 10 lb. Previous Winsome Dablia justified expec. second and third. Everything was well organised, in by Mrs. Borkill, Sir Paul lead non-starters at this meeting barrtation by getting an ever in-
Time-2 min 44 2009. the pazi-mutuel and sweeping in Windsor Dablis, Étangements being especially The Subscription Grifins
ed. Entrance $15. From the creasing distance between him Peri-mutuel
Winner. $181.50 all planbed. Many decided Challenge Cap provided a very Sir Pa.le Triomphant Dahlia,ed the post many lengths ahea
Two Mile Pace Round and in, and the other pories and he pas7–
Places. $32.80823.50; 13.20 improvements had been installed fine race, in which Dapree in the betting booths, and the re brought Ally home though op- Mr
11st 3lb (Mr Vida.) 14 great race for second place took Cash Sweep snif was that the sanouncement posed by two of Sir Paul's mounta
John Peel's Gretos
Ticket Ng. 595 1st 32,143,75 place between Windsor Dahlia Green, Dist. 12 lb (Mrs
und Pingwa Chief the former inst.
392 2nd 612.50 306.25 Johnstone) 2 palling off the straggle by a head,
This Year: ... $11,455 487 50 Last Year :
Thi
shown by Mr. Hough, who came MrE. Kadoorie's Baroda Chief,
E. Kadoɔrie's Pingwa through splendidly on Chine
llat 1 b. (Mr Bord) 0 Chief, 10.9ib (Mr Stewar:) Coaster and succeeded in getting Mr Shellim's Cutty Sark, 10: Mr John Peel's Sandy, 10st. second place.
12 lb. (Mr. Kremer) 0
1215 (Mr Johnstone). Mr A T's, Toodeep 11st 1lb.
Mr John Poel's Little Jack (ir Gace) 0 Horner, 10st. 91b (Mr Boyd). Of a 12.40. At start Social Mr Mase's Adventure 104. Schemer held the lead, being
121b. (M. H. Seth). closely followed by Barads Chief Mr Cire's Daylight, Ilet 4lb and Makri. Almost immediatel
(Mr Moller) Katri came to the front, Toodeep, M- Dynasty's King Jack, Ilst. Social Schemer and Borada Chief
1lb (Mr Heard). following in the order named.
S
easy win
WAS
20
with
of the dividends and the paying.Matchless and Blackden mood
out were much more expeditions- Da' lias.
Phose who had the
Pari-mutuel
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224 2nd 320 3rd
about
ly affected than in previous years courage to back ally were hand. Mr H. P. White's Freddie, 10st with the Chief third The order
- fact which was much appresomely rewarded the ciated by the public. The Press paying $181.50, ons in and
Ib Mr Durres) 3 of the other ponies were
Mr Adams Antony 11th venture, Sandy, King Jack, Day-
SUAZ Voksddamı) 0 light, and Little Jeok Harper
0 per cent. Second $200 and 20
Private H. G. Jennison is grant- per cent. Third $100 and 10 pered leave of absence from 19.2.18, cent. of the Entrance Fees until for the duration of the war. the Cup is finally won when the
All ranks who have passed Part I but have not fired at
Second Pony will receive 75 per ed leave of absence from 22.2. 16 to leave Blake Fier at 9.00 a.m. Sapper W. C. Lambert is graat-Ranges A to D is II are warned cent, and third Posy 25 per cent to 22. 3. 12.
0
0
of the Entrance Fees in addition
to the place money. Entrance
$10. One Mile and a quarter.
Mr Charles Ally, 1st. 1 lb.
برگر
(Mr Dapree)
1
2
Mr Henry Morris Plodighed
Field 10at. 12lb(Mr Stewart) 01 MrTricolour'sBomb,10st, 121b (Mr Kremer)
Award of Punishment.
No. 1630 Sapper T. Gibbison
parstually on Sunday, February 27th.
Service Rifles. Staff and Company lospectors awarded 21 days detention and will return their service rifles, to forfeit one day's pay by Sea-with pull-throughs and oil-bostles, tence of District Court Martial to armoury on Thursday or Fri- held on Wednesday, 18th Febru-day, February 24th, or 25th., sry 1816 for →→→→
between 5.15 and 6.00 pm...
Belchers Section. Several vacanies ader in this. 0 Members of the Corps willing to jõin it are invited to send their 0 names to Headquarters through the O.C. their Company or Sect- ion as soon as possible.
Musketry. 121b. (EL Seth) 0 Maaketry, Trained
Mr Goahead's Matchbox, 10st. 12lb. (Mr Boyd) Trident's Spear, 10st. 12lb. (Mr Johnston) Shabdiz, 10st.
When in the
348 3rd
Parades
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Men's
On duty to-night Right Section
G. Co. On duty to-morrow night No. Section Arty. Batty On duty 24th instant Scouts Orderly Ofoer Lient. Preston.
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Company,
COMPANY LIMITED.
Orchestra Practice. Wednesday, February 3rd. 6.00 p.m.
Thursday, February 24th: 6.00 p.m.
Saturday, February 26th. 6.00 pm-
DAY BY DAY
Victoria Theatre. The Kelbournes' new program¬
A Hawker's Denial. An Indian Sergeant charged a woman with canging an obezno. tion in Second Street by having on the footpath two large atalla, and two basketa. — Defendant denied the offence saying she had only two small baskets of regata- bles, Euspector Sullivan said the whole of the stalls and basketa were at the Police Station, and no one else had claimed them.--A fine of $3 or seven days imprison ment was inficsed.
Admiral JeeraKETS. The King has been plessed to zive and grant unto Vice Admiral
The following is the approxi- Sir Thomas Henry Martyn Jan. mate statement of Trafic Receipts ram, KOB late Commander 1916 for the week ending Kabezary 19, in-Chief on the Chins Station, His Majesty' Boyal licence and Receipts Aggregate sathority to wear the Grand Cor for week: Receipts on of the Order of the Rising for weeks Sun, which: decoration has been $84,681 conferred upon him by his Majem« ty the Emperor of Japan in ras 73,649 cognition of rainable servicon 11,032 rendered by hum
Ch. Now Year 13,042 $3,500.00 IncraBID -
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