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THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, JANUARY
8,
1937.
WILL HONGKONG BE REPRESENTED AT BISLEY'S CORONATION MEETING?
RIFLE ASSOCIATION'S..
PROBLEM
CONFRONTED WITH RULE THAT
MAY BAR TEAM FROM
BEING ENTERED
DISPENSATION IS SOUGHT
The Macao Race Meeting
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New Market Tip
LOK CHANG HANDICAP
Victory Life
Rothesay Bay Merry Fatty
NANCHANG HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION) Emergency Call
Merry Doer
Ocean View
WUCHANG HANDICAP
Shih Yin Grand
Hogmanay
Courrur Bleu
LADIES DASH (UNOFFICIAL)
Wisdom Stag
Boukra
Paul Jones
ANNUAL RACE
MEETING
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SHALL Hongkong be re- presented at this year's Coronation Bisley Meet- ing?
Faur hundred and seventy- two members of the Hongkong Rifle Association enthusiastically reply "Yes". The National Rifle Associatlon also enthusias- tically responds "Yes", then cautiously adds "So long as you abide by our rules".
And there lies the snug. A song which is causing a little anxiety to the Hongkong infle Association, for there is one rule, which, unless Hongkong can secure a dispensation from it, will
prevent the
Colony from feng at Bisley1
The handsome new clubhouse of the Hongkong Rifle Association, which is proving extremely popular
among the members.
Few Great Classic Winners
In Home Flat Season
London..
The year 1936, so far as classic winners are concerned, was not The rule in question states speci- fcully that teams entering certain a great one in racing history. Mahmoud is not worthy of compari- son with Bahram or Windsor Lad, and it is reasonable to include him among the middle class winners of the Derby.
competitions must be either resident at, or stationed in, the Colony which they represent.
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At the
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Nightly Dinner Dances
with
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VERA LOVE AND HER FESTIVE FOLLIES MAURICE DUFOUR AND HIS ACCORDEON
and
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ON
SATURDAY, 9th
JANUARY
(EXTENSION TILL 2. A.M.)
FEATURING THE ABOVE ARTISTES
and
BIDDING A FINAL FAREWELL
TO
BOB & EULA
Dinner $7.00
After Dinner Admission $2.00
Reservations phorie 30281.
TRANSPORTATION
Deprecatory, but confident, smiles THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. Thus arises llongkong's problem.
Boswell was winner of one of the ed as a result of his fallure at Hurst If the Colony is to be best re- most disappointing St. Legers of re- Park, but his stable companion, The greeted the question, "What do you presented at Bisley it must rely on cent years-disappointing because of Hour, must still be reckoned high think your chances are?" when the members of the services to con- the absence from the field of Pre- among the two-year-olds, and Full Waseda University hockey players stitute the team. and the only clpitation, the extraordinary failure Sail is another of J. Jarvis' colts who arrived last night on the Talyo Maru chance Hongkong has of turning
of Rhodes Scholar to live up to his enter into the classle situation of from Shanghai.
off 1937.--Reuter. out such a team. In compliance reputation, and the prevalence
of with
heelbug at the time the race was the roles, is for officern regimenis stalloned here during | the Bisley Meeting. to be flame run. on leave. For all practical purposes this is but a Impossible, and as there is faint hope uf being able to get together a team of civilian members who may be on leave this summer, the Hongkong Rifle Association's remain
problem becomes somewhat - neute.
ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST With the position thus clearly de- fined, the Association has approached
Boswell may yet prove himself a winner of classle honours, worthy but his failure to give 3lbs. to Pre- cipilation in the Jockey Club Stakes suggests that he is nothing out of the common.
LADIES' GOLF
The visitors, 19 in number.
come to pressed a keen desire to
and thus grips with Colony trams, have an opportunity to enhance their reputation as Japan's number-one hockey team, this proud position hav- Ing been nitalned by a seven-nil Ivictory
over the Kyoio Imperial University in November last. Also,
Mrs. Mulcahy Qualifies they remember a three-iwo defeat by
For Captain's Cup
the Colony when they last visited Hongkong in 1927.
He is the only classic winner to in training. Pay Up has finished with racing and is detained
The man whom Hongkong teams for the Littleton stud, though his
will have to keep an especially sharp services will not be available until The Captain's Cup of the Ladies' watch on is young Kawal,- inside- 1938.
Section of the Royal Hongkong Golf right and champion goal-getter of n the Bendigo Stakes, which was an
Tideway has already been retired Club, played on the New Course at champion goal-getting side. It will open event before, is now confined to
the N.R.A., to grant them dispenss-to the paddocks, and Lovely Rosh Fanling, resulted in Mrs. Mulcahy be interesting to see what he and his
soon leave Lambourn to be qualifying Australian "B" class coba.
with a score of 104-30-08, companion forwards will do against Pearce was next withGuest, Gosano and Souza, On the second day, the Curragh Lion from this residential qualifica- will
When presented with the formid- Stakes has been changed to a hundi-tion rule, and to permit longkong mated with Tiberius. Other notable cap event for "C" class China ponies to enter a team composed of service three-year-old fillics which have 98-25-73..
now in England, who were finished with racing include Barrow- The Medal Pool, New Course, Fun-able programme of matches arranged they were not a whit over a mile. The penalties for win-men ners during 1936 in the Chater Cup formerly stationed in Hongkong, and by Gem just purchased at a big pricing, was won by Mrs. Mulcahy, for them,
were daunted, and are looking forward to remain the same but, the weight for are members of the Hongkong Rifle fare famous establishment, which Mrs. W. J. E. Mackenzie 03-24-09; completing the fixtures. They have on, to the non-winners is 145 lbs, instead of the Association.
So for the H.K.R.A. has met with a few years ago was in danger of Mrs. Curric 99-2772; Mrs. Gilmore been playing consistently for several
Newbigging 80-months, and will come
team, as lead for inches basis. This will mean
Mrs. that the poundage cannot exceed no success, but it is persevering with falling from its high catate, is now 87-12-75; Mrs.
103- Beld a well co-ordinated exceptional 14-73;
rather ragged local the previous its efforts, believing that such a con- nequiring
opposed to the 3770. whereas in 155 lbs.
The seasons, a 14.1 pony with three wins cession on the part of the National stamp.
following is the draw for the sides, lacking the necessary practice
together. had to shoulder the stupendous Rifle Association will do nothing to
Captain's Cup: the fairness of the competi- Injure burden of 171 lbs.
which Hongkong wishes to
The supply of high class three. Byes.-Miss Goodrich v. Mrs. Mul- enter, but
will
do much certainly
year-olds left over for next season's cahy: Mrs. Kirk v. Mrs. Hillier. stimulate. shooting in the Colony racing-it-can-be-seen-from-cc Mrs. Macadum; Mrs. Prophet v M
First Round-Mrs. McGowan v. defections, is not satisfactory.
Por
Mackintosh; Mrs. C. B. Brown and will enable Hongkong to pate in a notable event.
AUSTRALIAN PONIES CATERED
well
The Australian ponies are catered for on the third day and the Peking Handicap is a new event for "A" class China ponies that have not $3,900 in stakes won more than during 1936.
of Derby Owing to the number Griffins being almost the same as that of last year, the Stewards had alternative but to abolish the Grand Stand Stakes over six furlongs which
no
is run on the fourth day, but, the
slake money
rido
to
the Sledmere stud.
This
of mares
CHANCE FOR ASCOT
scores |184-36-68. Other
and
Fraser
As the University opens for the new term on January 10, the tourists will return on the Talyo Moru from Singapore, as was previously aliens Hongkong, instead of going on to and which would have meant coming
Furthermore the II.K.R.A. feckshops the best stayer of this age Mrs. Sherry: Miss Robinson v. Mrs. back to the University same.time
Precipitation, and it all goes well, that if it can enter the team It has will him he will be the popular Robertest round is to be played by
for
next senson's Ascot Gold"
in mind. Hongkong stands a
very choice fair chance of winning. It is de sired to
compete for the Cup. This race from the monetary January 23; second round by Feb- Morning Post Imperial Challenge point of view will be of greater at-ruary ; semi-anal by February 20.
The draw for the Championship
follows: is Cup (Junior Kolspore), and in the traction than ever.
Stast people are interested in Barncit
Dyes-Mrs. Garner v, Mrs. S. Imperial Challenge Cup
the future of Rhodes Scholar. It
A. K. Mackenzie v. Mrs. visitors: and Junior Mackinnon Cup.
is the task of J. Lawson to build Mills; These contests call for teams of
Lusliano Cup has been increased to ready has earmarked a very power- $009 Instead of $500.
ful combination of sharp-shooters.
ed in Shanghat on the return journey. in February. A match will be play- Our visitors are hoping that the lght drizzle falling on the night of their arrival will keep up, as they lare at their best on a soft ground.
The following are the names of the Inspector: Y. Shinjyo; S. Kojimu, him up again to supplement his Roffey; Mrs. Cassidy v. Mrs. Hillier: for winner in the four, and the local Association al-
v. bye Mrs. Me- Captain; T. Yamada, Members; M. triumplis at Ascot and Sandown Miss Goodrich
v.Onisuka; S. Kawahara and M. Providing he recovers his form, Gowan v. bye: Mrs. McDonald
is not unlikely that Rhodes Mrs. Forbes; Mrs. Sheldon v. Mrs. Ishibara; H. Tomita, T. Yamada, and v. Mrs. K. Kurosaka; Y. Masamura, T. Scholar will win the Eclipse Stakes Withington; Mrs Garnett
Redmond.
Yonemaru, K. Kawal and M. Suga- a second time..
First Round, Mrs. Lisaumon v. wara, Y. Shimoda, Reserves; Among the older horses, Quashed
Takeishi and K. Yamamoto, remains in the hand of C. Leader. Mrs. Wilson; Mrs. Gilmore v. Miss Kawashima, T. Her main objective will be to equal Robinson. the
First round to be played by Jan- performances of Trimdon, in vershin and others by winning an-uary 10: second round by February ather Ascot Cup. Few five-year old 2: third round by February 10; semi-
that final by March 2. for mares have ever
competed race, and it is tolerably safe to say that
Quashed would
never have
The
will
472 MEMBERSHIP Before the end of this month the been given the opportunity of doing
will so had she been in the Stud Book. Association
it annual meeting, when
The chances are that Omahe
Hongkong Rifle
just short of the
500
ROSS CUP The following is the draw for the Ross Cup:
Byes-Miss Stevenson v. Mis, Wil-
Roffey;
M.
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Owners will please note that "A" now stationed in England, which, if class China penies and winners at the N.R.A. accedes to requests, will the meeting are barred in the Ladies fire for the Colony. Purse and this, I am sure, is a good
whole Colony as Q news to the "B" standard chargers. sympathise with the Rifle Association In previous years, Ladies purse was in is efforts to secure representation an open event.
Hongkong at Bisley, and it is to Derby griffins ore Ineligible for the be hoped that possibly the military Jockey Cup. The conditions of the authorities
nssist here can
the Northern Stakes confined to subscrip- Association to achieve its object. tion.griffins of the Club of any season have been modified to exclude the winners of the Garrison Cup and the Royal Navy Cup 1037.
will The Phaethon Handicap is reserved hold its
As a sensational aftermath of the for "D" cluss ponies to be run on the will be announced that the fuil mem- again be among her rivals, though son; Mrs. Garneit v. Mrs. last day over a course from the two bership now stands at 472, which is his owner and trainer will have to Mrs. Gilmore . Mrs. Glover; Mrs. Test match it is learned on
between him and Boswell. Lissaman. y. Mr. mark decide
Challinor; Mrs. highest authority that four promin- mile post, once round and in, while only
is also
possibility that Roberts v. Miss Curtin; Mrs. Crap-ent Australian Test Match players entries for the Happy Valley Spring almed at, But belier appreciation of There
special meeting Handicap will be divided into "Athe enormous Increase in interest Flares, the younger brother of Oma-nell v. Mrs. McGowan; Mrs. Lam-were called before and "B" divisions at the discretion displayed in the Association and its ha, will develop into a cup horse hert V. bye: Mrs. Valentine 1. bye; of the Emergency Committee of the NEW YORK SERVICE ·
Miss Goodrich v, Mrs. White; Mrs. Board of Control to-day at the in- of the gentleman in charge of the activities by riflemen can be gauged next year.
stigation of the Australian Coptain, reminded by the fact that since May last the
W. J. E. Mackenzie v. Mrs. Stewart poundage. Owners
to discuss rumours Donald Bradman, to Mrs. Mundy v. Mrs. McDonald; Mrs. that the Griffins Spring Handicap is full membership has leaped up from for grina of the meeting that have 320 to its present figure. The
It is too early to say whether the Maitland v. Mrs. S. Mills; Mra. Gar- of off-fleld behaviour. that
It is understood
was PACIFIC started at least twice and have not sociate membership of course, totals crack two-year-olds are more than ner v. Mrs. Mulcahy; Mro. Smalley
pointed out to the players that their liberal with your lover 4,000.
an average lot. Certainly they in- v. Mrs.
Round Mrs. Wolf v. Mrs. Behaviour was unfair to Australia. First clude several of great promise. For
Mra. Wodehouse
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Due 12 Jan. From U. K. via Straits His Mrs. Overy v. Mrs. Mackintosh; Mrs. were parting on The Hongkong Travel Association coit has never been extended.
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Due 17 Jan. From U. K. via Stralis seen that a nice pro-acknowledges with thanks the receipt immense speed has been shown be-H. A. Mills v. Mrs. A. K. MacKenzie; terms. gramme has been framed to meet all of the following subscriptions: The yond question, and, is a son of Mrs. Withington y. Mrs. Prophet.
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"ound by
Semi-final by by February over Foray as the probable winner
ed by Reuter, sold that neither by
For freight, passage rates and Information apply to of the Derby, Another youngster March .. who promises to develop into a In the above Competitions the word, nor by writing, nor by sug colt of the highest class is Fair first-named player is responsible for gestion had Bradman complained Copy, but, unfortunately, he is noi Axing the match: if the result is not against any particular players.— in the Derby. There is the pros-posted on the closing date for the Router.
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are
All entries close at the Secretary's
It will be
SEVEN-A-SIDE HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT
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St. Andrew's; ̈C.B.S. v. "Y" Ladies; H.K. Ladies v. Winners of the CB.A.-Silva, A. Alves. R.U.R. match.
TWO-YEAR OLDS
Felstend, he should stay.
pect of a great race between him round the second-named player gees and Foray in the Two Thousand into the next round.
Guineas, in which the smart Diplo-
Two prizes kindly presented by
1he
mat can join issue with them, this Lady Macgregor will be played for being his only classlo entry.
on Tuesday, February 10:
Medal Competition on It is a foregone conclusion that
(1) School will be St. Andrew's G. White, L. Cross; Early
at the head New Coured, Fanling, for players of The following are the teams; J. Humphreys, J. Wong; F. Wong, M. of the Free Handicap. Mr. A. Faw-handicaps of 30 only.
(2) Medal Competition on the C.B.A.J. Walker, F. Best; 1. Roza, P. Gillens. Reserve, S. West. cett, the handicapper, will probably
lbs. to Fair Copy. New Course, Fanling, for all players RUR-Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Camp- set him to give Woolley, O; Feters; A. N. Other, Mrs.
net handicaps other than 98. The handicapper will find it Burton,
bell; Mrs. Hole, W. Hamon; Mrs. D. Runt.
Mrs. McNerlan.
little difficult to deal with Le Grand CBB-M. Frazer, J. Booker; M. Elwood, E. Hamon, McCaw, C.
C. Bone;
R.W.F-Mrs. Wighan, Mrs. Cowan; Duc, who was suffering from M. Booker, D. McCaw, P. Baxter.
Mrs. Kidgell, Mrs. MacGuinness; Mrs, cracked heel when he ran so badly at Doncaster Perifox, too, will be Gray, J. Dalziel B. Jones, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Dandy. H.KL
YLA, Fowler, E. Thomson; something of a puzzle, as excuses Popo, K. Glover; W. Marah, Mrs. "Oilver, Mrs. Donald.
M.-Smith, S. Daizlel; O.. Dalziel, V. can be urged for his two latest de-
fenta. Bradbury, M. Westcott,
Waterbird's reputation has suffer
Recrelo.-C. Osmund, O., Botelho; Mrs, Silva, E. Xavier; M. Roza, C.
D.G.S.Not yet received.
THE NEXT TEST MATCH The Australlan team for the fourth Test Match will not be selected 'be- fore next week-Router.
taken.
Melbourne, Jan. 7.
A member of the Board Interview-
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The January Race Meeting will be held on Sunday, 10th January, 1937, at Areia Preta, Macao, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.
The drat saddling Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
By order,
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