THE GYMKHANA
Excellent Sport at" Happy.
Valley.
TRUCK ACCIDENT.
Coolles Charged with
Manslaughter.
Though the westham vaà" for " On Sunday afternoon, at 215 "frem promising at tific time on p.m., a Chinese girl, sged eight Saturday, and it a feared by yeare, was kicked down and run many people that the Gymkhans over by a truck managed by two Meeting would be postponed, the enolies st. 173, Des Voeux Road eno, managed to peep through a Weet. The girl was removed to watery sky and conditions so far the ho-pital fuffering from a altered no to warrant the bolding Bevere fracture of the skull and of the races.
Even in view of expired at 4 pm. on the same shis fact, it was rather surprising cas. It is stated that the girl that there should be soob a large was borrying sorcee the street attendarce. The road which dodging tramcar and collided gathered was quite a large ère with the truck.
and the eventa were greatly The two coolies were obarged appreciated. There were a good before Mr. E DO Walle this number of entries, but the Selde morning with manslaughter and miere not over large, the" "largest feld being in the novelty event, when even competitora turned out. It might be mentioned that
bis
Defendante maintained that the truck, in avoiding a tramar, came into contes with deceased
THE LATE M3S BANKER.
Funeral at Happy Valley
The funeral of Mr. George Banker k place at Happy Kelley on Saturday afternoon, the Boy D. Stewart of St. Pol's Collage and the Ber. Li Kau Yan officiating at the grave.
The relativas and intimate friends bad previously assembled at Mr. Backer's residence, where the Rev. M- Stewart conducted a privata service, Besides the family connections a nomber of friends crossed from Kowloon to Stone Pier where the oortege was were represented by Mr. W. E. Lost by many chers, and again at Shenton.
the Monument the numbers, were increased till at the grave-aide a large concourse of people testified race produced the most
to the esteem in which Me Binker potable dividend of the day. Inspector Micdonald applied and his late wife were held. Nam- $45 80. Mr. Morton Smith, on for a short remand sad stated arous floral tributes were sent, Amount which eremed to have bat the case was an accident, amongst which were many from Leen built for the competition, He had no oli etion to bail. He prominent business house and wae the winner, Mr. Shares being suggested $5.0. Kr. Shenton among those who followed to pay a clow second. The ground was stated that it was abord to have the last tribute of repeat wre liule to beavy to be coulers such heavy bel imposed in the noticed some of the leading resid- ahle for racing, bat this did not see of an unavoidable accident. Fents of the Colony.** affect the batting, which was It would be an esey matter for gaite epirited. He Dryasiast's his client to find farety for $500 Jingle Jhosis (M- Gegn gp) or by oxing chope won the Gymkhana Staker, and the marks for the Cup are now a follows:-S.box 6, Ca ford
Deep sympathy was evidenced towards Mr. Banker in hiel
bereavement and we have been Hia Warebip stated that he desired to express the grateful wald not allow chops in the case appreciation of Mr. Banker and. and road buil to $250 each, the family for the many express 6. Siamese Cat 5. Jingle Jbonnie (to which Inspector Macdonald lose and tekers of kind feeling.
agreed.
4. Wingceor Dahijs 2. Brosa Moure 2 Black Ost 2 and Wild Mr. Wolle Tnformed Mr. Gimble 1.
Shenton that be would grant e ̈ Daring the afterncos the Bind forms remand and il bis of the 18th fantry, under clients were unable to find beil Bandmaster E Vallo, coo-be could renew bia spplication for tributed the following pleasing reduction when the case came up programme: Match, The Ling for bering.
Trail" (Bow); .. Ovariare, Theperor Macdonald-Iunder "Silvara" (Water); Vale, “L ve stand defenden a master is pre- Here is my Bou" (Se Soeipared to far the buil Selection, "Road the Map The Coze was adjourned for (Finch); One-S?p, · Demci-ist") week. Butterfly" (Basketie); Sezerade. **Amipa (Licke) Selection. "Clamisella (Les silly and
**
Finck) One step, "Bongkong
(Pascal)
The Officials were as follows:-
Cash Sweep: No. 125, 3646.20; No. 49, $185.20, No. 106, $92.60.
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OBITUARY.
Death of Mr. F.A. Bided..
Many residente were paised to hear this morning of the death of Mr. Frederick Alen Bider, who was found shot this ra Aidence in Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon, last evening. The decessed, who was 41 years of age, was extremely well-know in the Colony and was greatly liked by all who knew him. Bo wse a widower, his wife having
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The present, high
Ladies Nomination.-Bending from Anatralis just after their Committee: The Stewards of Race in Heats. Prizes for suc-marriage some two seara ego. Mr. the Hongkong Jocker Club (ex-cessful Competitors and Sau Biden bimself had been in a very officio). The Hon. Br. D. Lan-venirs for Ladies nominating low state of health for some time of life is productive of dale, Messrs. H. White, D. M. them presented by the Gymkhana Rors. Dr Forsyth. Major Cassel. Club ist Prize: value 220. 2nd PE Mr J. Gibb and Mr C. H. Blason: Prize value $15-3rd Prize value -Judge, Mr D. M. Ross; Handicap $10
par, Mr D. M. Ross: First Starter. Mr G. Martoh Smith, nomi-
tension
fore
of cervoan debility, called
The late Mr. Biden was former-neurasthanin, which is char I in the Government service in seterised by worry, irritability. Trinidad as an Assistant Engineer. overaeneitiyspese, and headache.
Mr H, J. Gedge; Second Starter, nated by Mrs Hankey... 1 Be came to Hongkong in 1904 This nearesthenis means that the Mr. J. Gibb: Time-keeper. Mr M.Mr D. M. Ross, nominated by
S. Sassoon.
The results follow:-
Five Furlongs Race. Handicap. For all China Ponies in the
Miss L. Glitters..............
Mr F. Sutton. noninaled by
Miss B.-C. Sutton. Pari-mutuel: Winner, $45.60
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Colony on 1st Augus, that have Places First, $12.20:Second, $9.80;
run in Hongkong and not won a Third, $9 50.
TACE at ufficial Meetings, or
1918. let. Prize: $150. 2nd. Prizes i $75: 3rd Prize: 840... Hon Mr David Landale's Doubt-
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
Second Grade. Executive Eagi batrition of the perve cells, ro flowing year he was made: The proper treatment is one of:
Cash Sweep: No. 37. $685.70; No. | neer, a position which he has since quiring a true tonic, not s Gymkhanas since January 1st,211. $196 20: No. 74, 98.10. held. He was a very keen sporte-stimulant, As the nerves rely
map, taking en sctive interest in for nourishment upon the blood. THE Undersigned has received Clare Handicap: B Clase: Once rowing, tesnis, cricket and fout any treatment must be directed Round. For Chins Ponies,
3rd Volunteer, holling the rank of And because D Williams' ork 1st hall, and was sleo an enthusiastic towards building up the blood
Sergeant Maj. He also took pille act directly on the bland thec". lively interest in amateur have proved of the giratest ben 5 theatricals and will be remem-in many cases of seurasibens n 2 bered by many for his breezy nervous disorders,
ful 152 lb. (Mr Satton
Mr G. and G.'s Second Violia
149 lbs. (Mr Knol}}...
Mr Dowbiggin' Huntsman
1 Prize: $150. 2nd Prize: $75.
Prize: $49.
2 Mr T. E. Hough's Haggis 156
Is. (Mr Gegu)....
(Mr Doyle)
152 lbs. (Mr H. A: Seth). 3. Mr Lich's Ridgway 150 lbs. Ales ran: Mr Lur's Anticipa- tion, 159 be. (Mr Kremer); Mr G. and G.'s Browà Mause 156-ibs, (Mr. Dovle); and Mr Toomas' Glorious
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Mr G. and G.'s Second Violin
Mr Lux's Morne 153 lbs: (Mrecting in performances staged
Kremer)
3 by the Bongkong AD.O..
The funeral takes place this
The Monament at 5.45
Pearl 149 lbs. (Mr. R. E. Seda-145 lbs (Mr. Knoll) was the only evening at Happy Valiev, passing
wick).
Time 1 mio. 23 secs, Parimutue!: Winner $17 60. Places: First. 69; Second, 1$9.80; Third, $15.70.
Cash Sweep: No. 102 $374.50: No. 78, $107: No. 81, $53 50,
Gymkhana Stakes. Value
other starter.
-Time 2 mins. 3. 4/5 secs
Pari-motuel: Winner: $12.80. "Place" First. $9 20; Second ¡$21.80.
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Cash Sween: No. 256, $669.20: Ko.182. $191.20 No. 64, $95.60.
Distance Handicap: about Half $200. Distance-One Mile. For a Mile-For China Ponies. Win- all Chins Ponies. Catch Weightspers at the meeting barred. Catch at 10 st. 6 lb.
weights 155 lbs, Handicap in yards.
1, Mr G. and G.'s Nevand, 65
yards, (Mr Kool!)
Mr Dryasdust's Jingle Johnnie,
155 lbs. (Mr Gege) Hon Mr David Landale's Wild
Gamble, 149 lbs(Mr Satton)... 2 Mr Staves Catford (late Gentle
Cat) 151 lbs/Mr Knoll)... 3 Also rau: Dr Forsyth's North Star, 15 be. (Mt. Doyle); Mr Goahead's Snuffoox, 149 lbs. (Mr Sedgwick); Mr Soares Black Cat, 151 lbs. (Mr H. A. Seth).
Time 2 miza. 13 3 5 secs. Pazimutuel Winner. $22.10. Places: First; 86 80: Second, $6.10:
Third, $12 10.
Mr H.B.L. Dowbiggin's Hunts- man, 30 yards, (Mr Kremer)... Mr Thomas Glorious Peari, 20
yarda (Mr Doyle)......
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pital on Friday last, candidates qualified as below:-
"Bar" to Medallion. (5: Examination)-Mra.. Mansfeld and Mrs. Ralphs.
Typhoon Waraing.
The others were: Mr Cottager's. Medallion (3rd Examination). The following falegram Ploughed Field: 40 yards, (Mr-Mu. Bawley, Miss Denison, bays been received by the Soares) and Mr Jay Pee's Aidlog Miss Hastings, Hre, Hayward, American Consulate General (late Herod) 70 yards (Mr Mody). | Mrs. Keigwin and Mrs. Leash, Hongkong, from the Manila. Ob Pari mutual: Winner $8.10, Certificate (let Examination). servatory :-7.p.m. Rept. 28- Places; First. $6.30; Second $9.70.-H. Milner Jones.
Cyclone or typhoon E. of Northern Cash Sweeps: No. 157, $702.10; Mra McGregor, M. B, B. Ch., Visayas or South-eastern Logic. No. 171 $200.60; No. 225, $100.30 acted as Bon, Lecturer.
moving W. or W.N.W-1 p.m. One and a Quarter Mile Handi-
Sept. 29-Esokay or typhoon
Cash Sweep: "No. 159 $562,10; - No. 132, $160.60; No, 188, 180. cap. -For China Ponies. 1st Prize: $150. 2od Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $49.
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E of Buthern Lezon, moving Commencing on THURSDAY and W.N.W. 11.45 am, Bept. 30.— | FRIDAS at 4.30 PM and on Capture of "A Thief. In connection with the theft of Crolone or typhoon E. of Luzon, SATURDAY, at 3.30 PM. Mr Staves Catford (tate Gentles.
less than 300 miles distant; in Admission: Members 50 Cente Cat), 160 lbs., (Mr Knoll)...... 1 the tweed at Mosera Whitesway Mr Lur's Anticipation, 151 Ibs... und Laidlawa, we are informed clining northward. Hon Mr D. Landale's Ring-
{Air Seth}
that the thief was caught by Mr. A wood, 148 lbs. (MrButton)... 1 Dr. Forsyth's Norib Star 180L W. van Dobben, who chaand McAdams' Creat, 152 lb, (Mrbs. Mr. Sedgwick) ......
mama 3. rod-raptured him near the Exile Säd÷ms).....f
The others were: Mr Snares, Carage 2
Me Boarea Victorious Crown, Victorious Crown, 150 Iber (Mr No Chair Licences.
3. Soares) and Mr Lux's Mayne 140
Jbs. (Mr Kremer);
130 lbs. (Mr Soares) The only other starter was Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 159 lbs. (Mr.) Morrison). S
Time 2 mins 5 4/5 secs, d Pari-muine). Winner, $18.70 Places First 39 40 Becond. $17.50
Time 2 mins. 54 secs.
Several copies were castgedi
Bélies. Chardas at tho Pari Mutuel Winner, $8.70 Wood, with carrying chairs with-
before Me JJC morning Places: First, $7.10, Becond $7.60 pont having licences Hi
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Cash Sweep: No. 184 $892150-
3o. 289, $255, No. 140 $127.50
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