ITSIDE
the Derby in the
Uno Bays
GOVERNOR
ACAO
OF THE WAY OUT.
The new Governor of Macan Derby afternoon left Lisbon for Macao on the
despite agentie 95th ult.. rain, the defeat of a hot
Derby favourite, and the success
The present Governor will come to Hongkong on the 17th..
33 outsider. Wonderful and will wait here for a passage In the sheer magnitude of the via America to Portugal. Scrowd and the matchless
Tenthusiasm which ran riot on the
Downs from 9 o'clock onwards.
This enthusiasm reached its ed the definite role of leader and senith at the finish of the held it, well and truly bunted by Stewards Handicap. A horse Buchan, until they had passed had shot out from the ruck, and the spot that matters. when it was seen that it carried
the
NOT A VINTAGE YEAR,
AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
WEDNESDAY the 16th July,
1919,
commencing at liam.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street,
A Quantity of'Red Lanterns (without Reserve) Terms: Cash on delivery.
Goa. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub- lic Auction on
WEDNESDAY, the 16th July
the King's scarlet and purpleThe market was lively without of being at all sansational. The muttered thunder
Panther was never odds on, but and rose cheering" began into one frenzied, staccato was supported here and there at foar of acclamation as Donoghue events, with 6-5 on offer at flag- and Vicarey raced past the win-fall. Buchan and Paper Money ning post. The Royal party had were joint second favourites at watched the race with quite T's then came Dominion at 100- evident excitement-particularly 9. As for the prelude to the race Princess Mary and the oration in the paddock and parade, they a good lot on looks quite as evidently pleased the were King. He bowed gravely to those without being so distinguished 2 vintage mediately near him, and then as. to constitute waved his hat quite hilariously year." The Panther was as hand- to the loyal lieges "on the Hill" some as anything, but Buchan and didn't they shout when they was hard to beat from the saw him do that! The Prince of point of view of a grandly-trained A Wales was all elation. It was English thoroughbred. his first Derby day, and he seem- ed fascinated by the sight of the great sorging multitude gazing long and very intently at the famous bill.
Taylor
had got the Manton polish on all right, and he was just a picture, all satin and muscle. Grand
the ruck
with Parade was "in looking on good terms himself without really attracting much attention.
So much for preface and race. The afterwards was of the normal procedure. Lord Glanely led in Grand Parade, a burly, John Bull figure of a man, radiating one all-embracing, expansive smile. He received very numerous and cordial congratulations.
WHERE WAS THE PANTHER? Yes, that was the one moment of the afternoon that held within It the elements of drama. The Derby finish? Hardly. There was more of a rather stupefied wonder about the strangely hushed crowd than anything else. Grand Parade had won from Buchan and Paper Mabey, and Grand Parade was
F. Templeman looked white quite generally supposed to be the inferior of Lord Glanely's other and strained, but A. Smith's face colt, Dominion. A fortnight ago was the real study. As plain as the reverse was true, and all kinds the written word one could see of stories
told of his puzzled disappointment at what he could do with Domin-what had happened: it was just a died big tragedy of the might have ion, but the rumours away, and at flag-fall-as for been for Smith, for it was he and some days past-Grand Parade no: Templeman who might have outsider, with ridden the Derby winner had his
choice gone the other way.
W38
&
were
real Dominion fancied more than a little. A Smith, first jocker in Barling's stable, had his choice,
WHAT COOPER SAID.
As for Cooper, he was quite
and elected to steer Dominion-frank. He said, "There is no ex- the straight tip. F. Templeman case for the defeat. He never had was up on the winner.
WHAT HAPPENED.
hold of his bit from the start, and was in trouble very early on. He took no interest whatever in what
་་ he had to do."
1919.
'commencing at 2.30 pm.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
Quantity of Valuable House-
hold Furniture
comprising Chesterfield coach & armchairs, fancy French mirrors,
teak sectional bookcases, finely carved blackwood desk, chairs, teapoys & tables, teak tea and card tables, engravings, marble clocks, car pets etc. etc.
Teak extension dining table & chairs, teak sideboard & dinner waggon, dinner service, electro- plated & glass ware etc. etc.
Double & single brass mounted. iron bedsteads, teak wardrobes
with bevelled mirrors, teak dress- ng tables & washstands, teak & camphorwood chests of drawers, toilet crockery etc. etc.
also
One cabinet: gramophone and Fox Terrier Pups.
On view from Tuesday, the
15th inst
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
Gea. P. BAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
tions from the Liquidator of
THE undersigned have instruc- the trade and personal affairs of Gustav Adolf Georg Friesland deceased in pursuance of an Order of the Hongkong Govern ment to sell by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY the 23rd day of July, 1919,
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
in the morning that The Panther at their Auction Rooms at No. 8 had been scratched.
A LUCKY TRIO.
Des Voeux Road Central.
So far I have not mentioned the name of The Panther, and yet it was of him that the crowd.
Amid all the flurred excite- talked after the race as before i Grand Parade had won the Derment inseparable from the after- brand really the interest evoked math of any Derby, one thought was quite in a minor key. The of that very good sportsman, Sir "live-wire topic was still The Alec Black, and of his dashed Panther. What had happened to hopes of winning the greatest him? Beaten-yes, but how race in the world. Manser hur came it about that he was never ried through the jockeys en- seen in the race? Had he been closure, a man shaken out of his left? Had he cracked on the usual phlegm by the knockdown rock-hard going? A score such blow. By the way, a remarkable romour swept through Epsom in questions buzzed around one.
Well, what did happen to The Panther? He lost the race as
Lord Glanely, formerly Mr., The valuable Leasehold Pro- Kennymore lost the 1914 Derby, by sa extraordinary display of W. J. Tatem, has made a huge perty situate and being Farm Lot temper and fractiousness. His fortune out of ships. Only a few Not 40 and known as "Villa Pokfulam, Hong- display was beyond credence if days ago it was announced that Miramare", one had not seen it with one's he bad, as sole director of the kong, in one Lot.
There is a five roomed bungalow own eyes beyond credence in Tatem Steam Navigation Com- that a sweeter-tempered horse pany, sold the whole of his old with outhouses and garden situate
was on the property, than The Panther never looked ships for £1,000,000, and through a bridle. The same colt about to spend £2,000,000 on new
A small electric light plant, is this rearing, kicking, nervy ships. He has given large sums
installed. Welsh educational and animal as the one that walked to
scientific institutions, including sedately, like some old pony through the street of Epsom on £25,000 to the funds of the South Monday afternoon. It is a tenable Wales University College. He has theory that The Panther was been racing a good many years, upset by the change of air, for, be and has been a lavish purchaser it remembered, he has raced ex- of bloodstock Before sending claaively at Newmarket. Manser his horses to Barling, he trained scouted the idea of the change of with Baker and De Mestre air prejudicing The Panther's After the Newmarket Stakes he chances when I suggested the was inclined to think Dominion hare possibility to him at Willie would beat Grand Parade, and Nightingale's on Monday, but the even trouble The Panther.
F. B. Barling, the trainer of theory recurs to one with re-
started doubled force after what happened Grand Parade, at the post between S o'clock and professional career as a veterinary nine minutes past. Was the colt surgeon. He knows Wales well, brought to Epsom a little too early as for some time he was steward to a reserved price. Horses are full of whims and io Lord Llangattock at Hender,
The boundaries of the lot are not accurately defined, but it is intended that they shall be ad- justed by the Government so that the purchaser shall have an area of 16 acres.
-
The property is held for the residue of a term of 75 years from the 25th June 1861. It must be clearly understood that the lease will not be extended beyond the
present term.
The Crown Rent is $48 per his annum.
The property is offered subject
Particulars and Conditions of
faibles, and it is on the cards that Monmouthshire. When he took Sale may be had from
The Panther, resenting his ex- over a training establishment at pulsion from Newmarket, was Ilsley, Berkshire, he quickly inclined to sulk-that is an made his mark. His first winner alterative theory.
was a mare named Red Heart's Pride. When De Mestre joined the army last August, Lord Glanely sent Grand Farade and his other horses to Barling.
«EOST AT THE START. The Panther was certainly not left in the positive sense of the word, but he was, just as certain ly, badly away when the tapes rose. Paper Money, led from the rider of Grand Parade, comes
Frederick George Templeman,
1:
Messrs. DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON & HARSTON, Solicitors for the Liquidator,
or from?
Messrs. HUGHES & HOUGH, The Auctioneers.
TO BE FET Roamer, Bay of Naples, White of a family long associated with FOR RENT beautiful summer cottageton Taipo Heat, and Bir Douglas, and then horses, one of his ancestors being came The Panther, racing with Bim Templeman, who rode the Road, known as Chica Villa Milton with All Alone and Derby winners of 1839, 1847, and Ten minutes drive from Kowloon Brohan behind-the fact that the 1818.
Ferry Tennis Court Garage and relative positions of The Fanther Grand Parade's jockey was large ground for raising poultry. and Buchan were such at this born on February 10, 1891. He Furnished or Unfurnished Appl stage, coupled with the fact that was apprenticed to the late Mr. to Botelho Bros
chan finished second, is pretty J. F. Hallick of Lambourne when Buildings. nclusive proof that the favourite he was 15, his first, winning ride. ottoally left. At the mile being on Mr. G. P. Huntley's
Money was still
ants be
Ferndown of the Chester mest
6141906 A year later
with-
ery bad soci
msde
Temple
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· IMPORTS & EXPORTS OFFICE.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY. NOTICE: This Department will-be entirely closed on Saturday the 19th, July.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1919.
G.
B.
PARTICULARS And CON- DITIONS of the letting by Public Anction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 1st day of July; 1919, at 3 pra, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Offcer Administering the Gov erament of One Lot of Crown Land at Kowloon in the Colony of Hongkong. for
SERVED IN THE HONGKONG HOTEL.
NOTICE.
GENERAL RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
NOT
TOTICE No written' in-l
vitations are being issued for the General Reception at Governmsat House at 11.30 axi. on Saturday 19th July.
It is requested that those who attend will bring cards with their name clearly written thereon:
NOTICE.
THE WEST POINT BUILD- ING CO., LTD.
An Interim Dividend of Three. Dollars per share for the six months ending 30th. June 1919
a te.m of 75 years, with the will be payable on Monday 28th. option of renewal at a Crown July on woich date Dividend Rent
fired to be
by the Warrants may be obtained on Surveyor of His Majesty the application at the Company's King, for one further term of 75 office.
years
The Transfer Books of the PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Company will be closed from Friday the 11th. to. Monday the
Kowloo
Registry No.
LOCALTI
Boundary
Meus.artments,
I
feet feet
THE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK, LIMITED.
Upuck Pr
Elead OFct: 6 Des Voeur Ford Ctl.
Hankow E anch: Panoff Building.
Now is the Time to Start Your Account SAVINGS OR CURRENT Your own Account of Resources assures You
FREEDOM OF ACTION
SELF-RESPECT HAPPINESS
Inquiry on our SPECIAL SERVICE will be Welcome.
J. USANG, LY.
Hongkong 7th Jety. 1919,
Manager.
28th July (both days inclusive). during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By order of the Board of Directors.
A SHELTON HOOPER Secretary to
The Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd. General Agents for the- West Point Building Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 9th July, 1919.
NOTICE
HONGKONG
PEACE
CELEBRATIONS
FRIDAY, 18th and SATURDAY, 19th July, 1919.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, 18th:-
6.30
7.30
9 to 10
10 to 11
p.m. Entertainment of Services.
Illumination of City and Kowloom.
Fiery Water Dragon Leaves Taumati
Proceeds through Harbour.
Grand Fireworks Display on the Harbour
opposite Status Square.
SATURDAY, 19th :-
7.30 10.00 11.00
4.01.
"
11.30
12.00 nood
5.15
pm.
6.30
7:30
8.00
9.30 to 11,..
Review of Troops on Cricket Ground.
Meeting of Executive and Legislative Councils. Reception at Government House of Foreign Consuls and Hongkong Men returned from the War:
General Reception at Government House. Salute.
Motor Car Procession through the Central
District.
Entertainment of Services."
Illumination of City and Kowloon.
Fish Lantern Procession starts from Happy Valley and proceeds through the 'City.
Grand Fireworks Display of the Harbour,
opposite Statue Square.«
HONGKONG PEACE CELEBRATIONS.
NOTICE
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY
CO., LTD.
An Interim Dividend of three and half Dollars per share for
NOTICE: With regard to his the six months ending 30th June, previous notice, the Colonial 1919, will be payable on Monday, Secretary begs to announce that 28th July, on which date Dividend all men, who joined His Majesty's Warrants may, be obtained on Forces at home or elsewhere, and
who are now in Hongkong, should application at the Company's
send in their names to him with- but delay..
NOTICE.
THE BANK OF CHINA
NOTICE is hereby given that
under instructions from the Central Bureau of Liquidation,: Peking, Allied and Neutralna. tionalities having depositine above Bank in Gold cULLY are required to register same with the Local Bureau of Liquidation
office.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Friday the 18th, to Monday the 28th July (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of shares can be registered. By order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER.
Secretary.
Hongkong, 9th July, 1919.
NOTICE.
WISEMAN'S of the Deutsch Asiatische Bank, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
Jelicious
ICE CREAMS
⚫ in various flavours
can be sent out ready
for serving for
OT
PICNIC, TIFFIN
DINNER PARTIES. From $2.00 per quart.
D. M. GOODALL, Manager.
care of the Bank of China, Canton, within two weeks from date. Canton, 5th July, 1919.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG, CENTRE
ESTATE LIMITED.
BANKING CORPORATION.
IT is bereby notified that an
NOTICE.
NOTICE. We beg to announce
that from July 1st Mr. ROY C. BURDIN will take charge of our Hongkong offices
THOMAS W. SIMMONS &
COMPANY.
NOTICE
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
Sealed tenders, will be received the Headquarters Offees, Victoria Barracks Hongkong, til 12 noon on Thursday, 31st July, 1919, for the supply of "General Supplies:"A" for the period 4th October, 1919, to 31st March, 1920
Forms of Tender and other particulars may be obtained from the Office of the OCRAC at the Headquarters Offices.
NOTICE.
NOTICE The Hongkong-
Electric Co. Ltd-dealresto again draw the attention of cor sumers to the following facts interim dividend of £2. 5. 0.
Owing to the delay, due to per share, subject to deduction of conditions created by the wat, Income Tax, has been declared in obtaining new Plant, the or the half year ending 30th Company find difficulty in carry- ne, 1919, at rate of 3/6 per ing the load necessary for public dollar.
and private supply especially
An Interime Dividend of Four The dividend will be payable on during the hours between 6. and Dollars per share for the six and after Monday the 11th 10 pm months ending 30th 1919 August 1919, at the Offices of the Comsumers of electric lig will be payable on Month Corporation, where Shareholders supplied by the Company July on which data and are requested to apply for War therefore earnestly requested t Warrants may be obtained on rants
use the utmost economy application at the Company's The Register of Shares of the use of light and of fans du
AmharaCorporation will be closed from the hours mentioned ins Gaurier Books of the Monday the 28th of July to Satur- that the possibilities of anter Cord will be closed from day the 9th August 1919 (both tion in the supply, due to? Frida the 18th. to Monday the days inclusive)) during which down of the me 28th July (both days inclusive) period no transfer of shares can avoided. This par Dodge (during which period no transfer be registered.
1920 of shares can be registered, an
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