"LADIES' DAY" AT THE RACES,
FINE WEATHER STILL CONTINUES.
MR. HILL WINS THE LADIES' PURSE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Yesterday, the second day off The Police are to be congiatu- the Raves, will long remain inflated on the admirable way they the memory of those who attend have controlled traffic down od the course as one of the most successful : Derby days." From all points of view all concerned were satisfied. The weather was beautiful with a moderate breeze which made the lilies gld they had brought their furs, but as the day were on, and the suu got stronger, these were discarded and Hongkong's fair dames came out in all the glory of their new lace
costumes, and a brilliant scene it
Mr Robt Macgregor's Upwood
Park, 11.7 (Mr H Mr Ciro's Daintylight (lata Dainty Sand) 10.12 (Me Moller)
| Me John Peel's Burning Day-
light, 11.1 (Mr Johnstone)
1
Also ran: Mr Fash's Black Jack 11.10 (Mr Dalgleish); Sir Ellis Kadoorie's Tyram Chief, 11.1 (Mr Knoll."
Won by a head, a neck between second and third.
Time 12.40.1/5.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. 1919.
Mr Faah's Grey Goose 11.4/
(Me Th Mr Jahn Peel's Sandy 116
(Mr Johnstone) 2 Sir Paul's Spotted Sand 11.4.
(Mr Vida) 3
Also rau: Mr. Cire's Fairylight
11.4 Mr Moller); Mr Dryasdust's Salamander 11.4
post
ነ
Forsyth's Morning Star 10.12
(Mr Sedgwick).
Burkill; Mr John Peel's Wis- Time -2.33.4/5. dom 11.3 (Mr Johnstone); Mr : Siamese Cat showed up first st Soares Black Cat 10,00 (Me) the mart, with Triumph second, Soares); Mr Staves Catford 10.4 Triumph quickly took first place, quarters of a length betwee
but Night Hawk overhauled him second and third,
(Mr Vida)... Won by half a length, three garters of a length between
second and third,
Time: 2.42.1/5.
and was in the premier position on uching the straight. Follow-
Won by half a length, thre
Time:-117.4/5. -
$15.30; Frik
ing him were Triumph, Siamese After several false starts, Cat Standanıt Pablin and Second Fiddle got away, with Modinain King and theyTambourine and Morning Star (Mr Crokat); Mr H. Hancock's "After a false start, Grey Mouse passed the pust in that following. These three led the Dus Duke 11.4 (Mr Reed); Sir | got away in front with Crest aut | order. AL the Bowrington field all the way. There was a Ellis Kudorie's Essex Chief Pink Eye lying handy. The or Gate, Night Hawk was leading hard finish, Tambourine winning 11.4 (Mr Knoll); Mr Semazee's der past the post the first time was hy about a length, Standard a good race. Avon Dahlia, who seyhoon 11,4 (Mr Sedgwick). | Pink Eye, Grey Mouse, Crest Dahlia and Siamese Cat being came strongly up from the rear, Won by a length and a half, Maleolen and Wisdom. At the together, second, with Triump was just beaten for second place. After a good start Daiutylight one length between second and Bowrington Giste, Crest and Mountain King forming af Pari-Mutuel:- Queen's Road Enst, past Happy ledd, followed by Black Jack, third,
W3S $11 second place. A partnership third. This oriler Wiuber, $58.10. Places-1st, Valley to the Race Course. There Epood Park, Tytam Chief and Time:-1.55.26.
the net, Maloumbe went ups was maintained at the rock. At $15.70; hare been
annoring Burning Daylight. Black Jack
After a fair start, Essex Chief with Piak Eye and Crest racing the bends Mountain King went up) $14.80. obstructions, and for this the tok the lead past the just with led with the field following in on level tornis, terey Mouse being strongly and on the entrance Cash Sweep-
thankful to the Upwood Park secondand Burning a banch. The first time past the then fourilt. Siamese Cat came into the straight a ding-long| public is
Black of Daylight last.
Jack Superintendent
Essex Chief led, with to the front in the straight and a race resulted, the leading ponies: Captain Police for stopping truck traffic increased his lead at the Bowring Salamander second. Spotted good finish_followed, Pink Eye being all in line. It seemed and coolies carrying loads on ton Gate, the field in 'a bunch. Sand third, Sandy fourth, retaining second place while their heals and on their shoulders Tytam Chief then went ahead of Dan Duke Afth and Seghoon Footlight came up strongly on between 10 and 7 p.m. during Daintylight and took third place. sixth. This order was maintain the rails and managed to ger the Races. In the past it has Entering the bus straighted to the rock, when Salamander shied place, been very annoying to the fufice Daintylight came out and graced was almost a level terms with Pari-mattel- and those who go to the Races neck and work with Upwd the leader. At the bend, Grey to have their cars stopped near Park and Burning Daylight. A Goose came out strongly, follow- the gate
because of some fine race at the finish resulteel chsely by Sindy and Spotted body in front bargaining within Upwood Park winning by a Sini, bat "Me Hill, riding a the chauffeur or running off to get short head.
Isplen.li insa, iner as his lead in the homes right and won in change or asking the chauffeur to carry a message for his wife. This
Winner: $9.60. Plates:fine style. has, happily, been obviated this
1st, $5.80; Zal, $7.10. year by the excellent Police
Cash Sweep:--
was. The course was in perfect condition and aastated yesterday, the favourites had it pretty much their own way. The big event, the Hongkong Derby, was a huge success, in spite of the somewhat arrangements. small "field"; and resulted in
The honour of winning the one of the must exciting finishes Ladies Purse fell to Mr. Hill, ever witnessed at Happy Valley.who, on Grey Goose, rode a very At the conclusiso of Mr. Hill's win on the favourite, fine race. Mountain King, was most popular the race, the usual gathering and the jockey must have k place on the Grandstand, those present including H.E. Mr. blushed with pride at the greet Claut Sever and Mr. T. F ing he receive from the Grand Hough, as well as many other Stand as Mr. Potts led the horse | officials. in. The attendance was some- what larger than on the first day, consequently divider is improve Of the jockeys. Mr. Burkill took the lead with Mr. Johnstone in second place. The order was as
Pari-mutarl :--
Ticket No. 70. let $1,225 220 2ml $52 176 93 rd
Commission -
Total"
Pari-Mutuel Winner,
Winner-$21.50; Places
1st. $9.50; 2nd. $10.40; 3al. $14.80.
Cash Sweep:-
Tiket No. 55 1s: $1,775 368 2nd 307 557 3:1 253 055
$3,100
Comission $10.50. Places:— 14. $0,00; 21. $5.50; 3al $5.80.
372
$2.15
Commission
Cash Sweep:-
Ticket N 240 1s: $1,459 130 Zad 417 200 3rd
203 516
Total
$25 Tickets-1-40, 350.
3-THE HONGKONG STAKES.
2123.
BA
Total
$25 Tickets:-555, 55, 538. 221, 561, 207, 123.
anyone's race and there was great excitement as Night Hawk came in first by half a length. Standard Dablis was beaten br. a head for a phce, whilst Trinouph was fifth." Pari-mutuel
Winner, $20.60. Placea:-1st, $9.80; Zud, 41.30, 3ni, $9.00.
Cash Sweep:-
Ticket No. 1547 1st $8,932 723 2nd 2,552 905 3nl 1,276 Commisson
Total
$2,840
$15,000
Other Tickets: 1042, 1547, 659, 900, 723, 998, 320.
Ticket No. 325 lat $2,442 700 2nd 697 286 3nl 13
Commission
Tutal
343
$53.
$4,340
$25 Tickets-122, 866, 315, 100, 814, 91, 223, 137.
TO-DAY'S
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Wah Tsz Fat Po Service)
Shanghai, Feb. 25. The Foreign Department has formally replied to the foreign Ministers that although the
9. THE CONSOLATION European war is ended, Siberia Second is still in disorder; therefore the STAKES.-Winner 8600.
War Participation Army's exis- tence is necessary. It has not Defence Array
-THE RIALTO STAKES. Presented by the Members of the Hongkong Stock Exchange. Value $750 to Winner. Second to receive 2,600 $200. Third 8100. For China ponies, 8200, Third 8100 For Chins ponies Subscription Griffins of this Season that have ran and net won at this 1918-1919. Weight for inches as Meeting Weight for inches as per scala. Winners of one Race 5lb.; of scale. Jockeys who have never had winning mount in Hongkong. two or more Eaces 10lb. extra Jockeys who have never had a win Shanghai or Tisntain allowed 5lb
Entrance 23. One mile.
Winner $75 Second 2230. Third $25 Tickets:-220, 290, 450,
For China ponies, Subscrip-101, 131,
5. THE AMERICAN CUP.- tion Griffins of this Season 1915-1919. Weight for inches per scale. Presented by American Citizens re- Winner of the Subscription Grins siden: in Hongkong. Second to re-
extra; non-ceive $200. Third 8100. Challenge Cup ib. winners allowed 3lb. Jockeys who ponies bona fide Griffins on date ning mount in Hongkong. Shanghai or Tientsin allowed sib. Entrance have never had a winning mount in of entry. Weight for inches a
810. One mile. Race Tientsin per scale. Winners of one longkong, Shanghai or allowed 5lb. Entrance $10. One 5lb.; of two Races 7b.; of three Mr Dash's Firefly 11.4 (Mr
The purse was presented to the successful jockey by Miss Guruer, how Mr. Hill landed a beautiful bouquet. Mr. Hill said he had not prepared a speech, as he thought Mr Johnstone would win the race. This was the first time he had won the race, but he Mr. Burkill, 3 winners, 2 hoped it would not be the last.
Ite then called for three Mr Cire's Starlight, 10.12 seconds, 1 third.
cheers and "tiger" for the
Mr Moller adies, which were lustily given. Messrs. G. & G.'s First Fiddle.
Mr. Hill then escorted Miss Gurner to tiffio.
follows:-
Mr. Johnstone, 2 winners. second, 1 third.
Mr. Vids, 2 winners, 1 third. Mr. Moller, 1 winner, 4 seconds,
1 third.
GRAND L-THE STAKES.-Winner $600.
mile and a half.
STAND
Second Ala
Mr. Hill, I winner, 1 second, 1800. Third $100. For Chins ponies
bona fide Grifius on date of entry, i Weight for juches as per scale.
third.
second,
Mr. Kremer. 1 winner, 1 Winners of one Race 5 lb.; of two Sub- or more Races 10 lb. extra. scription Grifins allowed 3 lb. En- tance 810. Three quarters of a mile. Mr. Cire's Firelight, 10.12
Mr. Knoll, I second.
Mr. Doyle, I second.
Mr. Sedgwick, 2 thirds.
Mr. Adams, I third
Mr Moller) 1
Mr John Peel's Alexander,
.:
For China
or more Races 10lb. extra. Sub- scription Griffins of this Season | Mr Cire's Moonlight 11:00 1918-1919 allowed . Jockeys who
111 Mr Johnstone) 2 Sir Ellis Kadoorie's American
Johnstone)
2
(Mr Moller)
Mr D. Basto's Victory Star
11.3 (Mr Hill) 3| Also ran-Mr Adams' Cassina 11.1 (Mr Knoll); Mr Buzey's Hector 10.9. Mr Vida); Mr F. S. Gibbings' Torbay 10.12 (Mr Crokam); Mr Medico's Cornbill 11.6 (Mr Burkill); Mr Nematee's Meygoon 10.10 (Mr Chief, 10.0 Mr Knoll) 3 Doyle). Also'rau :-Mr Cire's Firelight, Won by a length and a balf, 10.5 (Mr Moller; Mr D. M.half a length between second and Ross, Grouse, 11.1 Mr Sedg third. wick; Mr D. M. Boss' Claret, 10.10 (Mr Doyle),
1 have never had a winning mount in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin 10.12 (Mr Knoll) allowed sib. Entrance 810 to go to Mr Fireworks' Bars: Length,
the Winner. Seven furlongs.
Parity Dahlia, 11.5 (Mr Johnstone) 31Sir Pauls' ran:-Mr Adams' White
10.11 (Mr Vida) 1 Fang, 107 Mr. Adains); Mr Mr John Peel's Alexander, Buxey's Victor, 10,0 (M2 Vida }; Mr Dash's Gadfly 30,0 Mr. Sedgwick: Mr Dryasdust's Stiggius. 10.9 Mr Crokam); Messrs. Gay Birds' Swal-
11:4 dow,
Kremer); Mr Messrs. Murray & Leitch's Woodworker, 10W (Mr Hill); Mr. Nemazee's Jeyhoon, 10.0 Mr Doyle); Sir Paul's Thames Dahlia, 11.4 (Mr Burkill). Won by a length and a half, a neck between second and third.
Time-3.23.
Won by three lengths, half a length between second and
Time :-1.51.3j5
Mr Cire's Daintylight 10.12
(Mr Moller) 1 Mr Dash's Pink Eye 11.4 (Mr Sedgwick, Sir Paul's Spotted Sanil 11.1
up
(Mr. Vida) 3
been converted into a National
Tang Shao-yee is greatly in- dignant at Peking's reply, that the 8th Year Loan will be submitted
to the new Parliament, Re has immediately replied to Peking. that the new Parliament itself is a question for discussion by the conference, and that before the conference's acceptance of the new Parliament, anything passed
the
DOUBLES!
Also ran:-Hr Dynasty's Vivat by it cannot be lawful.
To-day the Conference met në 10.12 (Mr Reed); Mr Fash's 9 o'clock. There was a full attend- Black Jack 11.1 (Mr Dalgleish);ence. On the discussion of the" Sir Ellis Kadoorie's Formosa Shensi question, Tang Shao-yee Chief 11.1 (Mr Knoll); Mr demanded strict observation of John Peel's Burning Daylight, the Armistice by the Northerners, and Chu Kai-kim promised to Johnstonel: Mr 11.1 (
wire to Peking strictly to Dryasdust's Maybe, 10.12 (Mr enforce five articles. Regarding "Crokami).
Sino-Japanese military Won by a short head, half a parts, Chu Kai kim showed the between second and conference one Peking telegram length
stating that copies are being made third.
for putting before the conference. Time-2.06.1/5. Pink Eye was first out and led On the War Participation loan followed by question. Tong Shao-yee ordered Fast the stand, Time 209.2/5.
Datutylight and Maybe. At the the secretaries to record his
protest in the minutes. Vick ry Star went away with Bowrington Gate, Fink Eye was Mr. Crokem, I third.
third.lished & lead of many lengths, Chief and Visat forming a trio a tremendous burst and estab-still in front. Maybe, Formosa 11.1 (Mr Johnstone) 2 Mr. Dalgleish, I third,
Mr T. F. Hough's Bend Or,
which he increased until it looked for second place, Daintylight -TO-DAT'S MEETING..
11.1 Mr Kremer) 3
Purity Dahlia caused some like a runaway victory. The having fallen back a little. May- delay before the start. He 'Ladies' Day
other ponies were all bunched, be, going the To-day was
incline, Also ran Fash's Dusky, 11.4
stumbled, unseated his rider and Weygoon and Cornhill being in and the principal interest was, of Mr Dalgleish; Sir Ellis Kado-
10 got back bolted around the course, going the van, with Cassius also well This order was maintained until fourth place. course, centred in the 4th Race-
urie's Congo Chief, 10.12 (Mr
through the rail and up the bank The Ladies' Parse. The weather
Crokam Mr Nemazee's Mey-Starlight went to the front ap the at the back. Sabeequently he
when Te entering the straight, was again all that could be
moon, 10.12 (Mr Doyle); Sir
incline. Atthe bend. White Fang got a flying start and remained in round the bend, the field cangh Eye, followed by Spotted Sand. Going Daintylight went after Pink desired and the fair ones took
Paul's Olympic.. Dahlia 11.1 full advantage of the oppor- (Mr Vida); Mr D. M. Ross's showed the way by three lengths front throughout. Firelight was Victory Star only to
see him Daintylight managed to win tunities of displaying their
and was still in front passing the second in the early stages, Grouse 11.1 (Mr Sedgwick); post with Starlight second First American Chief third, Alexander the straight. Firefly then over Pari Hutael
go away again on entering be a short head. smart dresses. The course vaa
Won by three lengths. Half a Fiddle third and Thames Dablis fourth and Claret and Grouse took the lender, closely followed in the pink of condition and the
As the Bowrington last. At the Bowrington, Gate, by Moonlight, and won a good arrangements, as on the previous length between second and third. fourth.
Gate, Swallow
Chief was second and Firelight race, Victory Star having to be Time: 1.34. days were complete in every de
supplanted White Fang, Starlight lying third. At the rock, Firelight bad content with third place." tail. His Excellency the Officer
After a false start the ponies second, White Fang third, resumed the second position. At Administering the Government
got away fairly well. Bend Or and First Fiddle fourth. At the the bend, Claret came up strong- Pari-mutuel was again present, genialas ever, taking the lead, followed by rock, Starlight got upon level ly to the leader. Dahlia finished Winner:-63.30; Places --- with a smile and a nod for all, Congo Chiefsecond with Meymoon terms with the leader with First three lengths ahead of them, 1st $11.00; 2nd. $8.00; 3rd. and a gay party occupied the third. Bend Or kept the lead up Fiddle accompanying them and making easy work of is. Firelight Governor's box. Bandmaster the incline. Down the hill the rest bunched. Starlight finished fourth, Vassallo excelled his two previous Alexander came up, Meymoon went ahead at the end, Swallow Pari-Maruel days' efforts and his choice of dropping behind. Into the home keeping second place.
Burst Winner, $15.20; Places selections played by the Band of straight Firelight" the 18th Infantry was appropriate the front
Length and First Fiddle pursued 1st. $6.90; 2nd. $7.40; 3rd. WOR com the leader but Starlight, hard $9.50. and the items excellently execut-fortably by
three lengtha. ridden, beat them by ed. The programme was as
length Dusky threw Mr. Dalgleish at and a half. follows:
the start, and did not ran. Pari-Mutuel
Pan-mutuel :-
1. Overture, Rosamunde,
Maker.
and
CAIRO
Winner:- $21.30. Places:
2. Onestep, The policeman's 1st, $6.00; 2nd, $5.40; 3rd,
holiday, Schubert-Eving.
3. Valse, Destiny, Baynes.
A bad start. First Fiddle took the lead with Starlight second,
Winner, $12.90 Places :-1st
$7.00; 2nd. $32.20; 3rd. ‡6.60
Cash Sweep:-
Commission
Cash Sweep
Ticket No. 410 1st $1,821 595 2nd 520 416 3rd 260 548
Total
$3.150
merry
up.
op
It Was
to the
a
rock.
9.600.
Cash Sweep:
Ticket No. 587 1st $1,941 361 2nd 554 142 3rd 277 638
Commission
Total
1st, 29.80; 2nd, 41.30; 3rd, Winner: $20.50. Places
$9.00
Cash Sweep:-
Ticket No. 333 1st
284 2nd 957 3rd Commission
"
Total
$2,033 581 290 661
A NEW DRINK RITUAL.
received a nasty blow (writes a Teetotalers in England bave returned soldier) by the invention.
of an insidious new drink rituel. Just before. I left England! For France a heavy attack was male upon the old "Chin-chin” brigade, so that it not only betsin? uo. fashionable bat illegal to drink the health of a friend at his ex- pense. People gave "Good saying *Cheerio," Chin-chin, health," "Here's lack," and a variety of other phrases, to the $3,565 accompaniment of a reasonable expenditure. Those days have, gone. But in London and the provinces this sort of thing now takes place every day
$25 Tickets: 512, 416, 564, 235, 13.
10-THE NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES.-Winner $500. Second $900. Third $100. For China ponies,
Fat Man (to Hebal: Have you $8,410
Subscription Griffins of this Season $25 Tickets:-313, 479, 679, 1918-1919 that have fun and not won any whisky. Miss? Hebe: We ad only serve you once. Thin 1,25, 556.
at this Meeting. Weight for inches Man: Mine's Seven Stars, ol'chap. THE CHAMPION STAKES. as per scale. Jockeys who have Hebe (glancing round the bar): 82,000. Second $500, never had a wining mount in There's no treating here, please. Third $300 For China ponics, Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin al-
-Winner
*$25 Tickets-505, 325, 450. Winners at this Hosting only.lowed 5lb. Entrance 85. Fire for F. M. to T. M.: Doubles or sing-
6-THE PHAFTHON STAKES. Weight for inches as per scale, One longs. -Handicap. Winner $900. Second & mile and a quarter.
$7.90.
4. Song, The Magic of your
Cash Sweep:-
Ticket No. 180 1st $1,288
Voice, Hardy.
5. Selection,
Tipperary,
Ticket No. 330 lat
}}
8924
315 2ad
264
21
13
71
281 3rd Commission
132
380
322 2nd 390 3rd Commission
Total
383
184
560
$200. Third 8100. For China ponies Mr John Peel's Night Hawk, this have run at any Gymkhana $2,400, Meeting and Grifins on date of en-
10.10 (Mr Johnstone)
Total
$1,700
Douglas,
6. March, Amour de Patria,
Tufilie,
7. Onestep. All aboard for
Dixie Land, George.
8. March, Rule Britannia, Arne.
וי
1. Selection. Yes Uncle, Ayer. 67. 2. March. The Middy, Alford. 3. One step, Hongkong, Sand-
$25 Tickets:-108, 314, 8, 94,
2-THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES.- Winner“ 9000. Becond $300.
$25 Tickets: 152, 249, 326, try. Non-starters barred. Entrance Mr Soares Siamese Clas, 10,12
„Waynes, at · tids:
375, 351, 431, 395, 330.
$10. One mile and a quarter.
(Mr Knoll) 2
<-THE LADIES
Mr. G. H. Potts Mountain PURSE-Mr Soares Siamese Ont 10.6 Presented. $350 added for Winner.
(Mr Hill) 1
King, 11.1 (Mr Hill) 3
For China ponies. Weight for inches Second to receive $900. Third $100 Mr Fash's Pink Eye 1010
Also ran Sir Paul's Triumph (Mfr. Dalgleish)":"2
10.12 (Mr Burkill): Mr Fash's Grey Goome 1.1.1(Mr Dalgleish); 5. Song, I'm sorry I made you ponies. Weights for Inebes ne per chiles – šis, eztak. Jockeys who
Third HCG For Chins Keeling other Gana Babeription Mr Jire's Footlight 10.10 Mr Röbt. MucGregor's Upwood
** (Mr Moller), 3
-Park_117____ (Mr. Crokam); cry, Clesai,
schio. - Winners nô this Meeting of have had 3 dy more winning mounts Also ran-Mr Adama Crest 10.9 6. Selection, The marriage one Races; of two or more Races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin
Dahlia, 117 (Mr. Moller) Mr. Mr. F. 8. Gibbings Standard market, Jacobi,
Gahead's Smokebox, 11.1 (Mr. Doyle)
4. Valse, Charming, Joyce.
7: One Step, Oh you beautiful 10. Grifins allowed 5lb. 16. extra. Jockeys who have never Doll, Brown, **
Subscription Grifins of any Season had's winning mount in Hongkong,
8 March, Under the Stars, non-winners allowed 101. Entrance Shanghai or Tentain allowed Alb.
Weisu.
$10. Ona inille and a quartets,
Entrance $10. Once round.
(Mr Sedgwick Mr Horaford's Malcolm 117 Cdr Grokam), Mr Henry Humphrya' trey Morse
10,8 (Mr_Kuol}}; Sir Paul's to Won by half a length, a short Vesuvius Dahlia 10.11 (M=
reen second and third
Mr Soares Tambourine, 11.1
;
le? T. M. to F. M Doubles! F. M. to Hebe: Doubles! F. M. draws two separate ball-crowns (Mr Moller) 1 from his pocket; Jays them sole- Messrs G. and G's Second maly on the counter and gazes.
Fiddle, 10.9 (Mr Knoll) 2 hard at the No-Treating Order The "Doubles are gulped Sir Paul's Avon Dablis, 10.12.
(Mr Vida) 3 pidly and in silence, no water-,
being added on the principle Also ran-Mr. G. Potts that it is futile to carrylenals: Tarf King 10.9 (Mr. Hill); Newcastle, and the rituedvete MrWayboug When ID za to get along t Doubt, 10.10 (Mr Ikke);place where “we can Mr Aclams White Fang 10.10 (Mr Adams); Mr Buxey's Er celsior 10.7 (Mr Moody); Mr Dash's Gadhy 10.13 (Mr Button): Mr H.B.L. Dowbig-
Dalesman 11 ( Reed) Mr Drynerlust's Stig- 2 10.12 (Kr Crokam)
stees, stupid and
Committee ction of came into operati