NANCY
SAY, NANCY---
ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS ABOUT D' NUMBER
13?
OF COURSE NOT--- BUT I DON'T LIKE IT--- IT BRINGS
HARD LUCK!
Friday,
SEE --- DAT PROVES YER SUPERSTITIOUS!
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
I AM NOT!--- I'LL GO GET MY AUNT
FRITZI TO PROVE JT/
December 15, 1939.
By Ernie Bushmiller
Cope, 1894ky (stied Fosters Fradteile. Zer,
SUINMIKA, BEIRA =
'But surely, just a
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scratch. non-staining, non-polion-
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Problem Of Caddies At Exchange At
Fanling Golf Club
R. YOUNG ELECTED CAPTAIN
AT ANNUAL MEETING
THE PROBLEM OF CADDIES at the Royal Hong- kong Golf Club, Fanling, was discussed by A. E. Lissaman, Captain, at the Annual Meeting of the Club held yester. day. Members were requested not to take matters into their own hands, no matter what the provocation, but is report and have the offenders dealt with through the pro- per channels.
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Despite difficult times, he member but also of those of the reported, the, Club had had a very satisfactory year. plan is being entertained for the extension of the Relief Course, adding another nine holes,
up
to
I recall Mr. Dodwell's dictum "an. punce of encouragement is worth a in order that ton of abuse." and members may not suffer unduly from the effects of a day in the country with a cordle
Dot quite standard, that "ounce of encourage ment" is being given by the Club in
classes the form of caddie
which have this year been inaugurated on a small scale under an ex-coddie. I hope members will assist in this ex- periment by coaching their caddies during hele rounds.
Mr. Lissaman said in part:. Bearing in mind the times through which we are passing the period unler review has been very antisfactory. I do not
HAPPY VALLEY CADDIES mean that all our ambitions have been realised, because they have At Happy Valley a caddie scheme not; the most notable exception on the same lines as at Fanling has being the enforced postpone-been introduced and has been very successful in abolishing the former ment of the long awaited new scrambling and fighting for jobs. On Fanling. Ar- the same Course too, a complete now Club house at rangements were made for work water systein has been lustalled re- to start in September: but the placing many very old pipes,
Onge: again our members and trend of world events caused others have contributed to the Child- your Committee to review the ren's Playground Association situation and it was decided to $750 through the
nlone. postpone the scheme.
over Club accounts.
A Glance
SELLING
T.T. London Demand do. T.T. Shanghal T.T. Singapore 264 Japon
TT Indla
TT. USA.
T.T. Manila
TT. Batavia.
T.T. Bangkok
RACING REVIEW
(Continued from Page 8.)
(By "Capt. Foster")
Arst, with Matador and Gog following the trail.
predlet that they will cross the wire in the order I have namned,
One would expect to see Mr. Binck up on Badin Bay, but it has been By virtue of his win in the Macau Whispered that the chunge is due to i Handicap (second section at Areia the fact that Mr. L. Dunbar's can- Preta last Sunday, Rose Day has in-didnte is a slug, and Mr. "Pluky" curred a penalty of 7 lbs. and even Botelho has a liking for a lazy small, without the additional impost he has The combination, it will be remem no chance of a place.
SUB-GRIFFINS' RACE by half-u-length, and the defeat was
post
.1/2
1/2% .315
103
8244
24%
4874
140%
103
10.00
107% .1/014
1/3
4 m/ D/D ilo.
1/3
4/m L/C U.S.A.
25
4 m/s France
11.45
013
T.T. Saigon T.T.France T.T. Switzerland T.T. Austraila
BUYING
4 m/s L/C Londun
30 d/s India.
U.S. Cross rate in Lon.
U.S. Cross rate in N.Y.
4.02
.3.03%
STARTING TIMES FOR FANLING
Win For King Kong
THE Hongkong Sub-Griffins
Autumn Champions will be
}bered, was second in the Lanark Handicap, losing to A Grand Time
due to the difference of 25 lbs.
LAST CHANCE H’CAP Further Difficulties a tame affair because there is PUNTERS will find that the not a candidate, in my opinion, second leg of the daily to touch the mighty King Kong double, which 14 the Last (Mr. Chuo), to be followed by Chones Handicap for "C" class Musketeer (Mr. Liang) and China ponies over a mile, is not Strathbannock (Mr. Black).
Jan easy item to spot the winner, Celtic Star has to improve a little Boolat Buy, Dawn Star, Galves-
are before I can rust her my vote) for a place. Marksman is not la hision Bay, National Pride. Base own, while Gainnets Time (Mr. En-Fiana, Tampa Bay and Taxing carnacao) is good for a long shot.
Master are the likely ones to be in the limelight. TARDY HANDICAP.
A clase study of last Wednesday's korning gallups would drive one to Hard Task For Puntors have his shirt on Galveston Bay, who covered the mile in 2.10%, the fast
The following arc the starting times arranged by the Royal Hong- THE first leg of the daily six fartongs being done in 1.3015
Star's kang Golf Club for the wi
- double is on the Tardy The second best was Dawn
performance over the same distance (including the Club championship Handicap for "B" class China 2.11. the last half-a-mile was final between J. T. Smith and F. ponies over
a mile.
With the better then Galveston Bay's, AI- Hunter):
exclusion of ponies that have though Tampa Bay took
a little OLD COURSE
won two or more races,
thelunger time to cunter the mic, the
bay pany has a pull of
utane field will not be a mediocre one, agninst Rose Flam, and R is, there- and punters will find a hard fore. a serious question. I would
2.14 J. T. Smith, F. D. Hunter. 0.23 R. 11. Gregory, W. L Alexander. 924 J. 73, Harrison, J. Linaker. 0.20 P. S. Delany. M. D. Cooper. 0.32 D. Humphreys, E. T. tefullen. 930 A. L. Potter, F, L. Groome, 5.00 1., M. 5. Lloyd. P. Morrison. 44 3. M. Pearson, M. Pollock. WAR TV, W. c. Shewan, T. Megarry. 0.52 T. A. Pearce, G, C. Worrall. Mad A, N. KR. A. A. Macindyen.
"T. LOW; 10 S. T. Bulin, T. 10.04 Comdr. Hole. A . Purves. The Secretary's and Superinten- 10.08. Young, A. E. Lannion. The year that began so well endest dent's agreements have both been 10.12 D., J. Gilmore, F. D. LAWTCHce.
"remner. 10.10 W. Sharp, A. A. under the gloom of war before your Committee, but here 100 D. I. Clark. 1. Jackro13. affected many members and curtail-
und 10.24 8. S. Churen, F. R. McKay, ed their play. It is an ill-wind, hew-again the war hus intervened ever, that blows nobody any good arrangements once practically com- 100. Baldwin, P. E. Annis 1036 11 G. Sheldon, W, Hewitt, and Commitee have been able picted have been upset. With the 10.32 11 Overy, W. J. E. Mackenzie. to extend to all subscribers playing proposal to rebuild the club house at 10.49 11 C. Watson, p. C. de
in Fanting, it was necessary to keep in 1844 C. Young, W. Bastin over week-ends, a privileg mind the organisation required to 10,483. Campbell, J. W. HacLeod. facilities at which they have valled them-
inevitable incon- with solven considerably,
huck over, and arrangements Work during the year courses at Fanting consisted mostly made accordingly. Now of course 0.32 Capt. Gites. Major Merk. of draining the low lying areas on those arrangements have had to be 1038 Mrs. Sharp, Ms. Brenner, the New Course and enlarging their somewhat feeble buniters. The workbandoned and others more In keep-10.32 Mro. Overy, Mrs. Mackenzie. was carried out by Mr. Hitching with with the times and his usual ability and
hva
chcape
theveninery change
altention though he was humpered up to the end of June by excessive rainfall. After that date far less rain fell than
have been substituted,
been
conditions
ACCOUNTS SATISFACTORY
As regards the accounts for the
satisfactory. The
laid turf is not nt the moment as good ed as extremely
welcome
COURSE EXTENSION
and 000 to reserve.
refreshmen
10.32 Major Binxx, Major cane,
-NEW-COURSE·
24 Mrs. Dennis, Mr. Smith,
mittee thought, as certain articles had to be purchased at the new rates, and partly to lessen the shock of a sudden considerable increase later,
ve per cent. us from December i. BUILDING FUND INCREASE
in-
Lask to
the spot
winner, like to consider a few more points Furthermore, the two sections have before making my fuel selections. been merged into one division, and which will appear to-morrow. the distribution of the lead has not' Beft a terrible gap.
Hundrum Eve
has been highly
FINALE HANDICAP
thought as the best um with the Piet Hein Should Win limit burden, and he is considered to
be only a pound better than Jennifer
The Finale Handicap for "D"
and Hob Roy. However, a compari- son of the weights of those who ran class China ponics, which closes in the Sussex Handicap (alx fur- the racing season, has attracted longs), and what they are set to only a handful of entries, and carry in this event will undoubtedly the run is over the mile course. piove interesting:
Sussex Tardy Diñerence Piet Hein should score his first Heap Heap
win of the season for Hollandin, with Humdrum Eve (2nd)__154_ 164-Night-View-and-Gold-Coin-in-the-
Jennifer
161167 Blus New Star
130 154 plus 0 rear. Roli Ray
161 107 plus B It will be seen that Humdrum Eve has been set to, concede 10 lbs. to the above three ponies all of which are not bad milers. Rob Ruy has a bad mouth, and they say the stable, Jackey does not like pullers.
But let us return to the Annuali
Rob Roy with Mr. Carnival when Encarnaçao in the saridle annexed
(irst section), beating King's War-
India Rallies To Mother Country
den fan "A" class pony) by one and Splendid Response In
Time Of Need
A caddie sirike at Fanling in the economy, decreasexi. All reasonable crensing with the welcome addition (performance, I will not hesitate toasting and other means, the Princes
increase
all
usuai, and in consequence the newiy year, these must, I think, be regard that it was best to increase prices by the Happy Valley Spring Handicap |
it might be. You may have proft on working is nearly $29,000, noticed too that we have been suffer- or $3.843 more than last year and
half lengths over a trip from the ing since October from the effects of this enables us to transfer over $17,-
Onee night we are on the right two mile post, nice round and in. drought in the form of grubs weeds in the greens and that the Our total income increased con- side us regards bad debts, and there It should be burge.in mind that the
, SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH” Courses have been unduly burnt upsiderably and our expenditure, which was a satisfactory increase of $30.000 fast mile of this particular run was
LONDON, Dec. 14 (Renter).—In the typhoon was
but it includes of course purchases for food in our Building Fund which, at the ecvered in 1.55%, and, believe me,
spite of the efforts of the German Increased, end of the financial year stood at that was some going. und refreshments etc.
broad- came too late.
In the light of such a wonderful | Propaganda Department by naturally; but the cost of administra- $114,000. This amount is still tion clc.
with a proviso and people of India have continued has been exercise. Sub- of new entrance fees,
nominate tab Ray,
rider is to
uncertain be the to express in no
terms Our buildings and equipment have that the same
their detestation of the crimes per- Summer caused but allght Incon- seriptions have shown an
been Mr. Eu Tong-sen hus another can-petrated by Nazi Germany venience. The slivation demanded which is encouraging and new mem- been depreciated at the usual rates pilot.
against and received firm handling and after bers are still coming forward in con- and, as maintenance has not
neglected, I think you will agree they didale in Potentate, but, as the pony all the laws of God and man, declared purso and a slight
some small siderable numbers.
the changes In the organisation,
stand in the books at a very reason was always running in the second the Marquis of Zetland in the House The profits under practically able figure.
been satisfactory. have
section.
do not for a moment think of Lords. situation has since been qulle sails-headings
The only exception is that of Fanling
I now propose that Report and that Mr. Encarnacao will give pre- factory.
Lord Zetland mentioned the great Accounta for the year ending ference to this chestnut. Now Star contributions made by the Princes and One thing I would like to ask is Catering where profits probably do September 30, 1930 be adopted. should also. be considered, but be for members not to take matters Intenot altogether cover overheads in-
careful with Lancashire Lass. It has the people, and instanced the their own hands, whatever the pro- cluding linen, crockery, servants, ete.
been reported that Mr. Chite will be sellcited gift of 17,000 rupees by the vocation, in the course of a round. Of course food and coal prices were
Seconding the proposal, Mr. A. the jockey on the mare, and i am pearantry of one Punjab district s This may in some cases be asking a slightly but steadily on the increase
Indian people. lot, but I would remind you that our and this may be expected to continue. Ritchle said everyone of them must positive that he cannot tip the scale an example of the feelings of the caddies at Fanling have to leave us It may be necessary, therefore, to agree that the results for the year at 140 lbs, which is to be regretted,
A number of princes had not been when they are 18; thas the bulk of make a slight increase in the cost of had been most satisfactory. No item them must necessarily be small boys, meals though your Commitee wild called for special attention unless it AUSTRALIANS' EVENT
sistance in lump sums, but were con- some of whom tack experience. Our do so only after the most careful con- was what one might term the re- very efficient method of caddie re-sideration and on the grounds that painted ball racket. He did
for the period of the war. to enable it could not economically be avoided. know whether any one had noticed Best Of The Afternoon poris is quite suficient
I may mention in passing that con- that the profit on that Item was no
THE best event of the after- Lord Zelland deplored the present offenders to be dealt with through proper channels and the use of any siderable stocks of liquor were pur-less than some 240 per cent.
Mr. Ritchie said lie understood it noon will be seen in the internal political dituntion in India other method acts against the in- ehused before the new duties came ferests not only of the individual into force. Nevertheless, your Com-was the intention to put air con- Queensland Autumn Champions and appealed to the Moslems as the ditioning in part of the clubhouse, for Australian ponies over 14the Congress Party to call a truce principal ininority and the leaders of and he thought that, as time went miles and the first prize is $1,000 in order that a free and friendly dis- on, special consideration should be given to have air-conditiontuur in the to the winner. The following cussion may ensue with a
are the probable starters and reaching an agreement. jockeys:
HOW HARD CAN YOU
LAUGH?
YOU'LL NEVER KNOW 'TIL YOU SEE
"THE KID FROM
KOKOMO "
COMING SOON TO THE
KING'S
нана
REPAINTED BALL RACKET
whole of the clubhouse.
not
Referring to Mr. Lissaman, Mr. Ritchie said his position was rather unique in that he was the Captain and champion in the some year, und suggested that Mr. Lissaman be re- elected, when the war was over, In order to give him an opportunity of enjoying a lttlo of the comforts of the new clubhouse in the position of Coutain. The
resolution WAB unanimously.
adopted
Mr. D. Black Mr. V. V. Needa
un-
content to time their fundial us
tributing percentages of their income
CHRISTMAS SALE
SPECIAL SEASONABLE OFFER
AFTERNOON DRESSES From $10
EVENING GOWNS From $25
ALL GENERAL STOCK
Less 20%
RIVELLE
GLOUCESTER
ARCADE
orvancing
PATENT LEATHER
$5,90
EVENING PUMP
WHITE
BLACK
$3.90
-$4.90
EVENING SANDAL IN BLACK, SILVER OR COLD
$6.90
view to
EVENING SANDAL
BLACK
SILVER
$4,90
$6.90
Yugo-Slav Ship
In Distress Runs Aground Near Borneo
A Grand Time A Roaring Time
Mr. P. P. Botelle Damn Bay Chiltern
Mr. C. Encarnneno | Courting Eve Mr. II. C. Pih Lancashire Chips Mr. A. J. Ilearne Tornado Star Mr. S. W. Pan Triumphant Day Mr. S. C. Liang Lucky Lad, the winner of the Spring Champlons,
inciigible owing to the fact that he has not won a race during the extra meet-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ings. It is pretty hard on the owner
MANILA, Dec. 15 (UP) --Kadio Mr. R.. Young was elected Captain in view of the fact that the pony for the ensuing year, and Messre, was not provided with an open race Communications of America have in- Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming re- other
handicap than the
SOS signal from the events, creepted un
which Vidovdan folected na auditors,
Lucky
Lad was placed second in steamship Members of the Committee ap-three handicap events; the cuicum ground at Pulo Laut near Bomeo al pointed were-Messrs. D. H. Blake, brance of the avoirdupois robbed him 9.40 pan. yesterday.
The Vidovdan is a vessel of 5,802 A. D. Humphreys, A. E. Lisenman, the first position in the frame.
OFFICERS
ran
at the port of
A. K. Mackenzie, J. A. D. Morison, However, my fancy is Lancashire tons registered H. H. Mundy, F. A. Redmond, A. Chips, Baffin Bay and Triumphant Dubrovnik in Yugo-Slavis. She was Sommerfelt and G. C. Worrall.' Day, and I have å ̈good reason” to enroute to Sourabaya from Japan.
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