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GYMKHANA.
THE ST. ANDREW'S MEETING.
Cominodere V. G. Gurner, B., Judge.
Mr. D. M. Ross. Handicapper. Mr. C. L. Saodes and Mr. H. W. Dick, in Charge of the Scale. Mr. H. J. Gedge, 1st Starter. Mr. J. H. Congdon, 2nd Starter. Mr. F. H. Thomas and M, P. Thursfield, Paddock:
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH...
Mr. J. H. Congdon's Gray Boy,
20 yds, Mr. Sutton
1
Mr. Harsford's Variety, 30 yds.,
Mr. Morrison
2
Mr. Adam's Rheostat, 10 yds.
Maj. Kirkpatrick
$
Also ran: Mr. A. D. Macdonald's White Chalk, 5 yds., Mr. Doyle: Mr. Grimstone's Cherub, 25yds, Grimstone,
This race attracted but a small field. Gray Boy quickly got the lead, holding it to win by a length. " Two lengths between second and
third.
Cash Sweeps:
Ticket No. 412..$1,292.90 Ticket No. 66.. $69.40 184.70 Ticket No. 28. Drawn Starters: 399, 217. Pari Mutuel. Winner: $19.90. Placed Ponies. 1, $11.10; 2. $18.10. St. Andrew's Cup: 5 furlongs, for Larsen subscription griffins). 1st Prize, cup presented by Mr. Ross Thomson.
Messrs. Thomas &Ross' Geordie
Mac, 135, Mr. Doyle Messrs. Dowbiggin and Sandes'
Yeoman, 153, Maj. Kirkpatrick 2 MP. G. and G.'s Cornet, 160,
3 Mr.
Also ran: Mr. Gay Bird's Sand Martin, 158, Mr. Morrison; Mr. John Peel's Unnamed. 158, Mr. Johnstone; Mr. John Peel's Un- named. 153, Mr. Reed; Mr. John Peel's Brown, 155, Mr. Grimstone; Mr."A. R: Lowe's Unnamed, 155, Mr. Watt: Mr. All-Sure's Rab, 155, Mr. Seth.
That Geordie Mac's win came as a bit of a surprise is shown by the dividend of $40.10 the "Pari" paid out for a win. Geordie Mae was leading at the rock and main- Akbough rendered very much
tained. the position without much less enjoyable than anticipated
Mr. M.S.Sassoon. Time Keeper.
difficulty. The feld crowded into by reason of the very inclement
Details of the racing are ap the straight but Johnstone failed weather the Gymkhana held at, Happy Valley on Saturday after-pended ---
The Kilmarnock Kanter: Class to get his mount through and. noon in aid of the Devastated! Villages of Frane fund, must be handicap: "D" Class. Three quar-dropped behind. Cornet and Yes- When racing ter mile. 1st Prize Silver Cup man put up a rare fight for second voted a suuress.
place, the former taking it by half commenced there was quite a presented by Mr. J. II. Congdon. good crowd present, and although Mr. John Peel's Ringwood. 158, the weather, which had been threatening before, became most persistently wet, there was quite a large attendance to witness the majority of the events. As the figures below show the cashi sweeps were well supported, and
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. J. H. Congdon's Tonic, 147.
Mr. Morrison
a length. Geordie Mac won by 1two lengths: Time, 1min. 21 secs.
Cash Sweeps:
Ticket No. 203..31,640.40 468.60 Ticket No. 113.. Ticket No. 120.. 234.30
The Trossachs Trot: one mile: First prize, silver cup presented by Mr. John Peel.
Mr. Gilpiz's White Fang, 152,
Mr. Goahead's Snuffbox, 149, Maj. Kirkpatrick and Mr. Gilpin's
Drawn Starters: 292, 8, 165, 81, Whitefang, 154, Mr. Grimstone 3 Also ran: Mr. H. B. L. Dowbig-480, 425. the fund must have considerably gin's Dalesman, 147, Mr. Way: Mr.
Pari Mutuel Winner $40.10.
beneâtted.
Known as the St. Andrew's H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Morning Placed Pontes: 1, $1220; 2, $7.10; Meeting, the event was character Star, 145. Mr. Brun; Mr. Adam's 3. $8.20. ised by some very good racing. Rheostat, 145, Mr. Doyle,
The ponics got away after a Cups for all events had been donat-j ed by various supporters of the false start. Dalesman being left Gymkhana Club, and the French some yards behind. Kheostat got community in Hongkong had very into the leading position, followed generously subscribed the whole by a bunched field, but at the rock of the stake money. Tea was was displaced by White Fang. provided by the Portuguese.com-Coming into the straight Johnstone assisted by Messrs. brought Ringwood along splendid- munity, Wiseman Ltd., and was extensive-lly and. taking the first position, got| ly patronised. With such liberal on the rails, to win comfortably by Tonic, 158, Mr. Sutton; Mr. H. B. assistance those who organised
a length. The next three pories L Dowbiggin's Dalesman, 155, the event should be in a position caused the most excitement, they Mr. Reid. to hand over a very gratifying racing hard neck to neck for the His Excellency the Governor second position. This was secured arrived in time to see the race by Tonic by a head, Snuffbox and for the St. Andrew's Cup, and Whitefang deadheating for the was an interested spectator of third place. Timas. 1 min. 38 2,5
At the secs. the remaining events.
sum.
to
the
8....$674.10 Ticket No. Ticket No. 218.... 192.60
4.... Ticket No.
48,15 Ticket No. 306.... 48.15 Drawn starters ($10 each): 175; 214; 45.
conclusion of the racing he Cash Sweeps:
Cups presented the winning owners.
Mr. H, B. L. Dowbiggin, the Hon. Secretary, in asking His Excellency to present the cups, said that before doing so he would
Pari Mutuel. Winner $5.90. like to propose an omnibus vote of thanks to all those who had laced Ponies: 1, $5.10; 2. $5.90: helped to make that Gymkhana 3, $7.40 (White Fang), 55.20
8
Success:
to the owners of
ponies, the jockeys, the donors of
Snuffbox).
Mr. Grimstore Mr. Goahead's Snuffbox, 158.
faj. Kirkpatrick Mr. A. D. Macdonald's White
Chalk, 152, Mr. Doyle.. Also ran: Mr. J. H. Congdon's
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White Fang was leading when first passing the post, followed by Snuffbox and White Chalk. There race home. White was a good Fangwinning by halfa length from Snuffbox, while White Chalk was a length further behind. Time 2 mins. 19. 25 secs. Cash Sweeps:
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MOTOR BANDITS.
THREE CHARGED AT POLICE COURT.
were
HOTEL MANSIONS.
SMUGGLED OPIUM.
On
A CLEVER DODGE DETECTED.
Ticket No. 265 ..$1,542.10 Ticket No. 162.. "440.60 Ticket No. 117... 220.30 Drawn Starters: 215; 364. Pari Mutuel:-Winner, $49.30; Placed Ponies: 1, $14.60; 2, $7.30. The Perto-tello Purse. 144 mile handicap: First prize, silver cup presented by Mr. H. B. L. Dowbig-charge and were remanded for be a signal was indicated by the
the framing of further charges in flashing of a lamp by
on board the steamer, connection with the shooting of one
followed 2 little later by constables and other persons.
Saturday evening a curi- "The three Chinese arrested in
incident was witnessed the recent motor car robbery at ous
Police to-day by
ín the Water Kennedy Town
of their launches when formally charged at the Police one
the Sui An cane alongside Court with armed robbery.
What appeared to They pleaded guilty to the the wharf.
The Gorbuls Gallop: Class cups, the Portuguese community Handicap, "A" Class: Three quar-in. for having provided the tea, and
to the French community forter mile. 1st prize, silver cup pre-Bir. John Peel's Red Ensign, 163, having subscribed the stakes for sented by Mr. M. R. de Journel.
the meeting.(Applause)..
the cups, afterwards saying that Mr. John Peel's Alexander, 146,
name in mentioning those to whom Mr. Gay Bird's Swallow, 150, thanks and appreciation were
Mr. Johnstone
1
His Excellency then presented
Mr. John Peel's Burning Day-
light, 159, Mr. Johnstone
Mr. E. des Voeux's Gentle Cat
Mr. Dowbiggin had omitted one.
Mr. Reid
2
(late Catford); 151. Mr. Seth 2 Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 152,
Mr. Doyle
3
Maj. Kirkpatrick.
3
Also ran: Mr. Horsford's Mal- 152, Mr. Morrison; Mr.
Also ran: Mr. Soares' Lovejoy (late American Chief) 147, Mr. Brun..
This race was
a triumph for John Peel's stable, its representa-
due. That was Mr. Dowbiggin himself who had taken endless colm,
UNION CHURCH. THREE QUARTER CENTURY FUND.
Anonymous. Lovejoy was first by the Judge's Sir Robert Ho Tung trouble in organising that suc- Soares Lovejoy (late American Box, followed by Red Ensign and Mr. J. Martin... cessful meeting. He congra-Chief) 147, Mr. Seth.
Malcolm, and
the same position Mr. G. P. Lammert
Mr. J. Hunter... tulated Mr. Dowbiggin on his
was maintained up the incline.r. G. Ringnalda success. Hear, hear).
Inspector J. J. Watt... It was announced by Mr. Dow-tives securing the first and second By the village Red Ensign was let biggin that the winner of one of positions, Alexander went to the out and began overhauling Lovejoy, Mr. A. Calvert
while Gentle Cat began to pick up Amounts previously the Cash sweeps had promised to lead at the start his stable com ground. There was a fine race
acknowledged give a large proportion of it to the
panion, Burning Daylight, being
home, Red Ensign only winning Fund, (Hear, hear).
last. Malcolm had second, place We understand that the winner
A length separated second and of the sweep in question was to Alexander at the rock, the rest from Gentle Cat by half a length. being well together. Burning Day- Mrs. Basil Taylour.
Cash Sweeps: During the afternoon the band light commenced to pick up as the third. Time 2 mins. 54 seca. of H.M.S. Hawkins (by permission village was passed and on enter- of Capt. R.G.H, Henderson, C.B., ing the home straight was clever- and officers) rendered a very en-ly brought through to first place, joyable programme of music, maintaining it in spite of a strong under Bandmaster H. Lodge, challenge from Alexander, winning! Two lengths whilst the pipers of the H.KS.B.,by four lengths. R.G.A., (by permission of Major separated second and third, Time, Placed Ponies 1, $5,00; 2, $6.80.
T. M. Wakefield and.officers) 1 min. 39.15 secs.
were also in attendance.
The officials-were
The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club, (Ex-Officio). The Hon. Mr. John, Johnstone, Mr. G. C. Moxon, Mr. D. M. Ross,) Mr. J. H. Congdon, Major L Cassel, 0.B.E., Mr. C. L. Sandes Mr. W. J. Morrison, Hon. Treasurer.
Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Hon. Secretary,
Cash Sweeps:
Ticket No. 308..$1,094.80 Ticket No. 304..
312.80 156.40 Ticket No. 185.. Drawn Starters: 277, 58.
Pari Mutuel.-Winner $7.20. Placed Fonies: 1, $6.90; 2, $9.70.
Scotch Scurry: Distance Handi- cap: About half a mile. 1st prize, silver cup presented by Captain Basil Taylour.
Ticket No. 163 ..$1,507.80 430.80 Ticket No. 465.. Ticket No. 354.. 215.40 Drawn starter: 201. Pari Mutuel:-Winner $8.00:
The Dumfries Derby: half a mile. First prize, cup presented by Mr. T. S. Forrest.
Mr. Gay Bird's Sand Martin, 158;-
Maj. Kirkpatrick,
Mr. John Peel's Exchange, 155,
Mr. Reid
1
-2
Mr. Billiards' Cue, 161, Mr. Seth 3
"
some
a sound of splashing as if some- thing had been thrown overboard. Watching all this with the greatest interest, Sergeant Bond, who was in the Police launch, then saw a launch put out to the spot indicated by the splashing. $250.00 A
from the launch
man
up
3
necess-
200.00 jumped .. into the water
75.00 and
picked
parcel. 30.00 This was the signal for Sergeant 25.00 Bond to act. He came up and 25.00 put the man under arrest. The 20.00 parcel, on being opened, was 10.00 discovered to contain 735 taels of prepared opium, approximating! 10,134.18 in value $7,500. The
ars buoyancy was given to the $10,789.18 parcel by means of a pair of air cushions. The arrested Chinese 155, Mr.) was to-day remanded at the Police Court at the request of The field got away well and Mr. Agassiz, who appeared for bunched up to the straight where the defence. the three placed ponies began to draw away, Sand Martin in the van was strongly challenged by Exchange, but nevertheless got home by a length. Three lengths separated second and third. Time 1 min. 04. 2j5 secs. Cash Sweeps:
ton; Mr. All Sure's Rab, Grimstone:
Ticket No. 299 ..$1,925.00
Ticket No. 90..
Ticket No. 344..
*550.00 275.00
Drawn Starters: 435; 602;
Pari Mutual: Winner: $8.70;
Also ran Mr. Dash's Jazzily, 70; 490. 158, Mr. Doyle; Mr. A. R. Lowe's' Unnamed, 165, Mr. Way; Mr. G. C. Placed ponies: 1, $5.70; 2, $7.50; Moxon's Ruination, 155, Mr. Sut 3, $670.
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