TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1907,
THE RACES.
Opening Day.
TURDAY, 19 Fzervary, 1307.
89,80 for a win and $6.29 for a place. Vagabond made a good bid for victory, but was hardly touched on in the betting and he paid $14.90.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Rosa a length further away. As the pacies went up the back stretch farsals took command and led by three quarters of a length. The position of the thres ponies. with the exception that Mr Bazy's pony moved up somewhat on Southdown, was
8.-THE LUSITANO Cur.-Presented by
to Membors of the Club Lusitano. For China Porism, bond file. Griffins on date of entry. Second to receive $100; and Third 850, Weight for inches as per scale. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1906-1907 allowed 7 lb. Pre vious Winners 7 lb. cxlsa. Eutraués $10. One Mile
A good race was expected in the Tusitano Cup when Beaufort, Spring Ross and Ben $19W40:~~His Excellency Sir Mint-Elon met. Ben Einn was greatly fancied, thow Nathan, K.O.M.G., His Excellency was Spring Rose and the latter won after keen ng both ridera dugged their poniesMr Buxey's. Spring Roso,
good finish, mowing down all opposition Vioo-Admiral Sir A. W. Moore, K.C.B., decisively. Beaufort's running was dis K.C.V.O., Q.M.G., His Excellency Maj.appointing. Genl J. G. Broadwood, C.B., Commodore H. Pigot Williams, R.N., The Hon. Sir Paul Chator, Kt., C.M.G., The Hon. Mr F. H. May, C.M.G., Linut. Col. A. E. Aitkett, The Hon. Mi W. J. Gresson, Captain F. W. Lyons, Momsra J. A. Jupp, J. C. Peter, H. P, White, H. E, R. Hunter, G. C. C. Master, and D. Mao- donald.
1.-TRE WONG-WEI-CHONG STAKES-Value $250. Second to receive $100; and Third $30. For Chins Ponies, Subscrip- tion Grifine of this Season 1906-1907. Weight for inshus as per scale. Jockeya who have never had a.winning mount Allowed blb. Entrance $10. Hვ n Mile,
Mesars Partor and Mackie's No Savvy
Ist. 12th ...(Mr Moller) L Mr O. H. Ross Bon Wyvis II 11st. 1o. CLEAKS OF TAR SCAL:-Mesura H. PM F. B. Marsfall's Disposer 11t. 116. (Mr Johnstone) White and D. Macdonald.
(Mr Vida) Messin Parker and Muckie's Can Pas 10t. 121b,...(Mr Mackis) Mír A. J. Williams' Brythen 11st.
(Mr Large) Mr Barey's Small Rose 10ar, 121b.... (Mr G. D. C. Mintor)
HANDICAPTERS --Major H. P. E. Park
or and Capt. F. W. Lyona
Jupa:--The Hon. Sir Paul Chator Kt., U. M. G.
STARTER: The Hon. Mr F. H. May, Me D. Macdonald's Highland Bonnet C. M. G.
Tra Kexrna :-Mr T. S. Forrest. Hon. Turan Mr C. W. May. CLARE OF THe Conran (—Mr T.. F.. Hough.
The three days' meing carnival opened this morning at the Happy Valley race.
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the weather being favourable
10st. 12ib.... Mr Gegg + Mr E. Gosty's Sanguino 11er. 21ba
(Mr Hickman) Mr M, H. Logan's Cherab 10a", 12b8....
(Mr Dupres) 0 Father O'Flynn's Dublin 1er. 13,
Hop. (Mr W. Gresas)
* Sib, oversofght, + 5lbs, allowance.
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The race, being only half a mile, was n
changed by the time the straight AS entered and Marsals won in a very easy fashion. The race for second place was
in Soutixlown past the post a nuor in front. Mr. C. H. Rose' Bon Elon 10st. 12lbs. along. Mr Grosson just mocceded in land- of Dwarf Ross, Time: 1 min. 84 moce.
11. 1lb. (Mr Mastor)
Pari-mutuel Winner 88.00 Placed. Mir Kadocria's Manchurian Chiaf 30st (Mr Dapros) Aut. 80.80.
12lbs (Mr Möller) Mr John Peel's Beaufort 10st. 19ths. (Mr Grenson) Mosers Hough and Shewan's the Fride.
THE Fooow Cur.-Valus $300. Second to receive 8100; and Third 850. For China Pontor. Weight for inches in per scale. Ponies who have run at any previous Meeting and not woR & TALO, And Griffins allowed 5th. Subscription Griting of this Season 1906-1907 allowed
Ib. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed 5. 16. Entrance $10. Two Mila,
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Mr Buxey's Gloris na Rose 11st. tib..... (Mr Master)
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Mr. John Peel's Quern 11st. lib...
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Mr Brutton's Freston (Isto Rosthern) (Hon. Mr Gresson) 10, 1016...(Mr Vids)
Mr Wingard's White Blaze 114, Lībi vai (Mr Cox)
THE SANITARY BOARD,
The fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board was told yesterday afternoon, the President, Hon. De J. M. Atkinson, being in the chair. Members also present word: Hon. Mr W. Chatham, Mr Sholton Hooper, Mr H. Humphreys, Dr F. Clark, 1 Dr Macfarlane, and Bir A. G. Woodcock (Secretary). Tho ngonda paper was a short 2one, and as several of the items were allowed to stand over the public business 5
of the meeting was quickly concluded,
ЯPORTING.
Football.
ROYAL ENGINZARA DEFEATED.
The Shield tie between the Royal En ginears and the King Alfred played at Happy Valley yesterday on the Hongkong Bub's ground was a really sp'ondid game, and much to the surprise of many who have followed the play of the Royal Engineeri team, they were defeated, the naval men emerging successful by four goals to three, There was a large crowd of interested spectators,"maidly naval and military man," and running comment upon the various players was freely indulged in during the progress of the game. The teams were
OKARON AGAINST ÁN OFFIONE, With regard to correspondence relating to the drainage of Nos 68 and 89 Ko Shing Street Mr Hooper said that he desired to make some remarks. New plans had been submitted to the Board for the drafango of these houses and the circumstances leading up to their necessity should be made krown to members. The plan for the drainage of these eight houses was submitted to the Sitary Board on November 17th, 1905, Gale and Snudden; halves, Cameron, and received the approval of same, being Fleming and Kinch; forwards, Washing-
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ROYAL ENGINERES –Goal, Shuto ;"backs.. Morrish and Beardruere ; halvos. Edwarda, į is a work of ørestive art which Forsyth and Hamblia; forwarde, Tamar,
stands alone-unqualifiedly Lent. Ogle, Keatley, Amphlett and Payne,
THE BEST.
Kise Alɣred-Goal, Tugwell; backs,
The osval team kicked oft and after
of Gadzow 11sh. (Bir Cox) Manchurian Chiet made thoruaningat the start and made a break near the judge's box getting about twelve lengths ahead of the fold by the time the football stand was rouched. Ben Elon went out in pursuit, followed by the remaining three, and at the top of the hill Maucherian Chief was only a length ahead. Spring Rose then moved up and cutared the straight first. He held his advantage and ored by Mr Jackman on November stud ton, Steele, Colquhonz, Bart and Wright PIANOS won by a couple of lengths from Ben Fior, of the same year. The houses were being Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Jodian Chief 10st, Manchurise Chief being third. Time proceeded with, and the owners were about a good passing zun by Hart and Wright, by all other Leading Makers
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to pat in the drains when they were which was stopped by Edwardą, play Mr H. P. White's Zapcker 1st. 1. *, Fari-mutuol: Winner $14,30, Flagsd, 1st,informed that the work could not be remained innsatral ground for some
FOR SALE OR HIRE (Mr Doproe) $8.10; 2rid, 88.10. 2.: Mr Copenhagen's Cristé 10st. 121be.THE HONGKONG. (tra Cup Presai. Thereforen fresk plan would have to be Kinch-showed out well oarly in the game, carried out according to the old plan:time. The naval halves-Fleming and (Mr Zabo) 0
od by the Members of the Hongkong submitted to the Board, as a drain in An excellent race saw the first succés of the day for the Rose stuble. Indlan Chief'
Third 850. For Chins Ponies. Weight Sutherland Street would not permit of the for inchen as per reales Griffing allowed connection shown on the approved plan. gave a lot of trouble at the stand but after 6 lb. Subscription Griffins of this Be The levels were also altered to pick up two A couple of corner kicks to the B. E. tesm several efforts the ponies pot away well to aon 1906-1907 allowed 10 15. Previous
Winners at this Meeting & 16 extra.xisting drains. These facts showed a were unproductive of a scoro, Gale standing gether. They camo past the sand gallop
Entrance 815 One Mile and a half.. great negligencs on the part of officials of out weil in defense, “A mise-Lick by Rouide the Board, and to pat the owners to the more raised the hopes of the King Alfred expense of sonding in a fresh plan was a supporters and there were lunty choora as Hart and Wright broke away with the ball, was not only the sxpense of getting a fresh but the exulting notes died as Hart weakly plan, bus the building of the houses was shot at goal, the ball going behind. · A geð delayed, and all through the fault of the piece of individual play by Colquhoun engineer in not giving proper levels, and stopped by Morrish, and his long kiok was the Board passing the plan. Mr Hooper woll taken by the forward division." How-
Club Borond to receive $150 and
though dull. The attebdance, early in the morning, was small, but as the day wore away first followed by Disposer, with Small Ping lowly, Zapter being ahead and Mr Buxey's Triumpli Rose, 1st. 1
curry from start to finish. No Savvy let
Base third and the rest together. A dozen strides from the first Disporer jai and galloped down the hill towards the
Whito Blaze accord, Queen third and
Glorious Ross fourth, followed by Orisis, Indian Chief and Preston. The same order
on the various stands and there were many--were well-filled, while thousands of Chineas clustered on the flat. The stapde villago length,head of No Bavvy, while obtained going round past the stand but Ir Fas' Comanche's 11st. lib...
before the bick was re-ched White Blaze waS level with Glorious Ress who was racing level with Indian Chief. At the villago I'reaton drew level with Crisis and Zapeter. Indian Chief and White
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(Mr B-ster) Mr FB. Marshall's Tip Cat, 1ts: 11b.
(Mr Vida) (Mr Moller), Bie Bratton's Kingston and Mr John Peel'e Ard Patrick siso started. Tims: 3 ming. 16 sees.
Pari-mutuel. Winner $400 isced. 1st
extended from the sixth furlong post, ou Ban Wyvia 11 dres from the bunch level the western side of the course, to well with Small Ross. Disposer hugged the round the bend near the Hongkong Football rails and entered the straight praetically Club's ground. Everywbare about the level with Nu Savvy, Baxey's pony had etands and boxca was colost the owners' dropped back but Johnstone's moant came boxes were draped with their respectivo along fast and challenged the leadar. Blako egiered the straight racing together, 18.--THE RACING STAKER.-Value $400
No Savvy keeping well out soon drew Shea and won easily by a coupiou! lengths
Zapeter was first past the stand closely
colours, flags and flowers. The well known blue and white of the "Roses" occupied aa prominent a place as horeto The race for second place was a good followed by White Blaze and Indisa Chief fore, but the dark blue and white hoops of one and Ben Wyvis II wan by half adength and the other four heracs were closely bunch Mr G. H. Potts wore abrent. This seemed from Diaposer. Then came Charuh. Caned behind. Quob) Ahen showed up and to have a more than passing, effect on the PRES, Brython, Swali Rose, Highland Preston came into second position while racing, for the keon rivalry between the Berne, Doblie and Sanguine, Time 1 White Baze displaced Zapater and led **Kings" and the "Roses" has beon a
esaily. Going up the hill Glorious Raso drew level with Zapeter and festure of recent race-meetings here. As it
Preston was close behind. Quer came up
min, 000
Pari-mutuel Winner $10.90; Placed, 10: 86.39; 2nd 617.19 3rd 812 3).
was, howevor, the racing was followed with THE VICTORIA Sck-Value 8500. quickly but the Rose kept the lead and
interest, and the appearance of Marsala- the Derby favourite--was the subject of general favourable comment.
Shortly before the first race His Ex- culloney the Gevornog (Sir Matthew Nathan) accompanied by Mrs Ponsonby, Captain Coleman and Captain Ogle, A.'s D. C. arrived.
The band of the Third Middlesex Regi- ment played popular selections during the day.
The tram service was excellent and the police controlled the street traffic well
Second to receive $100; and Third 860. For Ching Ponion. Weight for inches a per scale. Bond fide Griffins on tiste of entry allowed 5lb. Subscription Griffime of this Season 1906-1907 allowed 10 lb. Entrance B10. One Ditle. Br Copenhagen's Cosmopolitan 11at. 11b...(Mr Zahn) Mr Daxay's Coronet Rose 11st
(Mr G. C. C
Mater
Mr John Feel's Cotswold 11st. b... (Mr Johnstone) Mr Bratton's Kingston llet. Jb........
won by about five longths while a length and a half separated Quorn and Preston for second place. White Blaze was fourth. Zapater fifth, and then came Indian Chief and Crisis. Mr Master roda a Ens race and Glorious Rose's victory was an easy one,
Time 4 mins, 362 8508,
Pari-mutuel. Winner 1890. Placer.. 11at $16.30; 2nd $9.70; 3rd #18 40, 26-THE TRIAL PLATE--Value #500. Second to receive $150; and Third 850. For Chinn Porics, bond fide Griffins on dato of entry. Weight for inches as par. scale. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1900-1907 allowed 7 lb. Winner
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(Mr Vida) 0 The start saw Cosmopolitan on the railą slightly in front of Cotswold with Kingston close behind and Coronet Rore, on the outside, Isst. Wheelleg into the southern
of the Maiden Stakes 7 lb. extra. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed & lb. Entrance $10.' From the Two Mile Post Once Bound and in,
Backers aude a good start in the first race, No Savry being well backed, both for a win as well as a place. Ben Wryis II | had only 11 supporters cut of a total of band less than a length divided each | Mr John Peol's Southwold 10st. Dib....
188 for a win, while for a place only 20 tickets were gok? out of a total of 359, bas of theso 139 were on No Barvy, Small Rose was second favourite but could not got any closer than seventh,
(Mr. Johnstone) 1
(Mr Moller)
pony, from the one behind and no change Mr Fas' Black Pansy 10st, 8lb ...... took place until nearing the back stretck,
when Kingston moved sp, allowing Coronet Mr Baxey's Merces 10st. 12lb. Boss to get on the rails. Kingston drew Ierol with Cotswold, then challenged Mr Ellis Kadoorle's Zulu Chief 10st. Cosmopolitan and at the top of the rise- near the rock-had gone into firet position, but only a nock shead of Cosmopolitan,
(Dr Master) 3
12lb... The Victoria Stakes were considered a
(Mr Zahn) ( practical certainty for Cotswold, Casmo-
The four ponies started well alter one politan being second favourite, but the
false start, Black Pansy being in front, with. former's running vas aot flattering The ponies dashed round to the straight in Melrose on the ralla. As they passed the to his supporters, as he failed badly. two division", Uosmopolitan and Kingston stand the order was:-Block Paney, Zalo Cosmopolitan practically won from and to together and Cororet Rose and Cotswold Chief, Malrose, Southwold, but there was end, Kingston being the only pony to head level. A splendid race up the straight only a couple of lengths between the him during the ruce and Kingston was only ensued, Coronet Rose patting in a good four horses. Taning into
finish, but Mr Copenhagen's pooy san by over a length from Coronet Ruse, Cotswold the field lengthened out a bit but the being third and Kingston last. Time: Morn mov d into second position near positions were practically unchanged until min, 093 secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner the entrance to the back stretch and South-
$30,20. Placed lat £14,50; 2nd $11.6).
wold bogan to make up his lecway. Going 3-THE VALLEY STAKES.-A. Sweepstakes up the hill Melrons forged alongside
there on sufforance.
Big Boss was a disappointment in the Valley Stakes. He disputed the position of favourite with Hemocca but, though he showed out well during the race, he failed to even fill a place, being beaten by Bonoces easily, while both Inverngle's Hope and Highland Heather- finished in front. Homocea ran woll, being always prominent. Wicked (Mr Hurstham's pony) was never in it. The public evident- ly did not expect him to be for he was practically left out of the betting, except
Mila
the bend
Black
of 10 each with 600 added. Winner by go out in front and to receive 70 per cent; Second 20 per
led a nest. Southwold was still cent.; and Third 10 per cent. For last, but going well. As Black Pansy
began to fall book as the Gold dashed
բsat China Poaias, Subscription Griffins of this Season 1900-1907. Weight far beaten, bat is the straight was entered the village many thought the pony inches as per scale. Three quarters of a Moiler called on his mount and to respond Mr Carruthers' Honoces 10, 9.5.
ed, passing Mistresa in company with. Southwold. It looked anyone's race bat Southwold and Black Panay drew away from the other two and a brilliant foish naw Me Feel's pony a winner by a length and a quarter. Melose was third and Zala Chisl fourth. Time 2 mins. 23
Pari-tautuel. Winnor $11.50. Flaced. 1st $8.20; 2nd $6.90.
(Mr Johnstone) 1 by those who were looking for a surprise. | * Mr D. Macdonald's Highland Heather Wicked was not the pony to effect it,
10ot. 111. (Mr Gegg) + Mosare T. Hough and R Shewan's however.
Inverugic's Hope 11st. 11h. (Mr Con) Marsala made a brilliant debut in the Mr Batey's Big Ecs 11t. b... Maiden Stakes, though only opposed to
(Mr Master) Dwarf Ross and Southdown. From start Mr Hurathan's Wicked 1st 12b.
(Mr Large) Mr Stewart's Off Chucen 11st. llb....
(Mr Greason) 0
+tha over weight.
* 3lbs, over weight.
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$628,
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7. THE GARRISON GUP.-Presented by the Officers of the Garrison. Second to reveive $100; and Third 50. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffins of any Sanson. Weight for inches as par quale. Winnors at provious Meetings Barrod. Previous Winners at this Moet- Ing 7 lb. extra. Jockeys who have never Ind.a winning mount Allowed 5 lb. En- trance 810, One Mile.
to finish the issue was never in doubt and when Mr Moller let the pony go it was all over. As the three ponies entered the straight whips and spurs were freely used by Me Grosso and Mt Master,
The hold was a surprisingly email onz but, beyond a couple of cuts a furtong or from amongst 2 entries: When the povies so from home, Mr Moller had no need to cape into view from a start which was not shake up his mount. It was a rattling very good, behind the bashes, Bomoces go between Dwarf Rose and Southdown, led with Off Chance second and Wicked last. Going past the rock and on to the village Wicked dropped further be Glorious Rose's win in the Forchow Cup bind and was completely out of the race. Mr W. G. Clarke's Vagabond 10st. was, the first scored by Mr Buxey, and Inverugis's Hope then closed up a little on Mars Hongh and Shower & The Skeau White Blazo, the favourite,, was defeated the leaders and Big Rose drew into third decisively, not filling a place. Prestonplace while Homocea still kept the lead. Mr Buzey's Autumn Rose 11st llb.
Dba 11et. Lib...(Mr Cox) 3 ran well but was not fancied, though Eatoring the straight Big Rose cams up ir John Peel's Bindalo 11st: 116 seventy-three people, booked him for a on the outside but was unable to displacé
howerer.
placc. Quorn had good following, but of course most people were on White Blaze and his defent was hard to under- stand, expecially as bir Cor rode him.
The Trial Plate provided a surprise, for Mr Fas Black Pansy one of the inost fancied ponies, was defeated by South. wold, ridden by Mr Johnstone. The race was a test between the two ponies and the battle down the straight was a rogal onej but Southwold lasted better and won. comfortably. Black Panay's Derby chance, as Mr Fas second string, has now deteriorated some.. Of the 543 tickets on the pari-mutual for a win, 346 wero on Black Panty, and Melrose was second favourite, only 61 being on Southwold. The dividend was over 840.
Tima I min 24 s
88.40; 2nd 810.60; 3rd 911.90
Pari Mutuel Wilner $15.40. Placed let
4-T MALDEN STAKES.-Value 8600
Sacond to receive $150; add Third #50.
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$4.90; and 810.90.
Second to receive 9100; and Third 850. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffins
nintter that called for some remark. It
wished to enter his protest, and call public
attention to the mustter.
The President considered that before the matter was made public the officer
of this Season 1000-1007. Woi ht for concerned should have au opportunity of inches as per scale. Previous Winners | replying to Mr Hooper's remarks barred. Unplaced Runners and Jockeys
To this Mr Hooper a read and moved who have never had wirning mount that the question stand over till next allowed ib. Allowcores accumulative, Entrance 810. Five Furlongs.
meeting. This was decided upon.
Rust (Mr Muster) ... Dapos (Mr Vids)
Highland Bonnet (Mr Clarke)
Pari Mutuel: Winnor SIL20. Faced, at 86.20; 2nd $10.4; Bed 826.90.
Tips for To-morrow.
THE JOCKEY COP.
Highland Heather. Off Chance. Vagabond.
THE EXCHANGE FLATE.
Tip Cat. Zapeter Kingston.
THE WONGKONG DEBD.
Marsala. Spring Beso. Beaufort.
Homocea. Robbie.
THE CEMAX CUP.
No Wanchee.
THE GOLD COAST COR. Coronet Rose. Pathan. Kingston.
THE PROFESSIONAL CUP,
Blue Nilo. Southdown. Melrose,
THE CHALLENGE CUP, Glorious Rose. White Blare. Indian Chief
Big Rose. Saladit. Bust.
Spring Rose. * Beaufort, Ben Eion.
THE NAVY cur.
THE PAKKER CUP.
ĮTHE GYMKHANA CLUB CUP. Nigel. Petard. Grasshopper.
WEATHER REPORT.
THE STATISTICS.
The monthly statistics for the Colony having been laid on the table Mr Hum- phrope asked whether the statistics wore based on the estimated population of the Colony, or on the actual population.
The President The result of the last census is not made known yet.""
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play was near the R. E. goal. About the twenty-five a free kick was given to the naval men on account of Edwards fouling. Fleming took the kick and the ball sailed straight for goal, Shule jumping to save it, He jumped too soon, however, and as he de scended to the ground again the ball slipped to just under the hat. The sucesss of the Rigg Alfred team was received with great i enthusisem, The game was exceedingly fat and the neat short passing of the King Al- fred Forwards was greatly admired, Thuy continued in attack for some time and once visit and invite. came very near scoring aghin, for a hard
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Me Humphreys added that he had astering the top bar and fell into play Per Bottle....... tained from the Colonial Secretary's office near Hart, who tried again, this dims Per that the statistics wore lased on the estimat† shooting weakly. The same player was ed population. The estimated population ofade just afterwards and shot again, but
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by something like 50,000 people. That and it went into the not, but the refered was to say that in the report on the health had a'rendy ruled Hart ofide. Then the and condition of the Colony in 1005 the soldiers took a hand, and good passing was estimated population was given at some shown by Heatley, Ogle and Tarner, but thing.cvor 50,000 more than the actual, the goal-keeper sent them pack with a good consequently that would considerably kick, the ball being taken well up the left throw out all the figures in the mortality wing, but Hare failed to tand the pasa at statistics. It seemed to him that we had the ball went right across the field been living in a fool's paradise for some two to Washington, whose kick at goal was toby or three years. When any complaints were high and hard. The bill was suon down ill
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pitch the botter of the game and they kept the King Alfred on the defensive, thongh several times the forwards broke away with the ball at too without achigring any rosult,
sold to look at the improvement in the near the twenty-fiva Amphlett made In defending, a collision occurred between Morrish and Colquhous, in which the lat nortality Statistics. As a matter of facts straight kick, which Tugwall stopped. tor playar kurt his leg so severaly that be it looked as if there had been no improve- Ogle rushed in but missed a fairly easy had to be carried of the field and the King ment at all, but rather the contrary.
chance of scoring Keeping up a strong Alfred continued with one man short.
The President Then the only way to attack the Royal Englacera mado severe After a futile shot by Turner, a splendid.
remedy that would be to have a consus taken every year. Statistics are taken in the same way all over the world *
Mr Hooper-Is the prestat list calentat ed on the census taken in November lest? The result has not been made public but it is known to the Government. Aro the figurus not available to the M, O. H.
Dr Clark The figures only came into my possession during the last few days.
Mr Hooper Then it will be put right
in the next retorn.
Dr Clark Yes.
strennone efforts to acora, but the King
Alfred's defence was sound and they were shot by Amphlets almost beat Tugwell and driven beck, until at last Forsyth got Heatley rusbed in sud scored for the in a splended kick the ball landing about a Royal Engineers, bringing the score four yard from geal and directly in front. As goals to threa in favour of the naval men, the goal-keeper jubed to save it Heatleywarded to the soldiers but they failed to charged and bed the goal-keeper, ball and take advantage of them and the naval men sit into the ner, thus equalising the scores.
Two corners is quick accession were
Snudden was winded by stopping the ball gain got away, but kloked the bail over with his abdomen, bat efter play was the Royal Engineers' lae. The Royal resumed the Royal Engineers pressed again Engineers were back again in attack and and a penalty kick, was awarded them for both Heatley and Hamblin tried attempts at goal, both being too hard bowwer. "bands" within the penalty area. Heatley
There was no other public business of touk the kick and scored, putting the What should have been an additional goal importanco.
soldiers one in front. Es necess was the to the King Alfred was spilt by Washing signal for an outburst of cheering from the ton being off-alde, Steele bad kicked soldiers assembled. Excellent play was put the back and followed on when Society at Home has taken to collecting being sxhibited by both sides, and the Washington ran to and took the ball. old sizes, which it arranges on tables or in Hing Alfred forwards passed and centred Had he allowed Steele to get it the The following netice issued by robinets, or sometimes has specially made well, but a good bout was stopped by latter could have soured, but as it was Well played, um. Almost im they were stopped, Washington being offelde. Figg of the Hongkong Observatory:——
and glazed structures in which to exhibitmediately afterwords Boardmoro misalick pirol" yölled the naval supporters, but
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has fallen slightly in N.E. Japan, and the treasures with greater freedom and a ball which screwed towards goal. Bog, Lisurement Forbos was quite right, risen moderately over W. Japan, the soenrity. Fabulous prices are given for Colquhoun rushed in and sent hi a low fast Washington was offside. After several Loochous and the S. coast of China.
old beer-glasses with elaborate pictures bali, which beat Shute entirely and once ineffectual attempts on the part of the Areas of high pressure are lying over China to the North of the Yangtze, and engraved on them, old punch tamblers, more the scores were level. Within a Boyal Engineers forwards the game ended, over N.E. Japan.
"brimmer," "bimpers," gobleta and couple of minutes another goal was added, though shortly before the whistle went Gradients are alight on the Chins cost vasos of every kind, provided they are of Washington passing to Steele right in front Heatley had a good chance of scoring but and rather steep over the China Sea Fresh to mozlarate monsoon may be a heavy old flint and well engraved. Auf goal, and once more Shute as bosten missed,
The King Alixed-team deserved their pacted in the Formosa Channel, and strong curious item in this list in the punch wines and the King Alfred led by three to two win. In all departments of the game they monsoon over the China Sea.
good Hongkong Rainfall för the 24 hours ond glass which has no foot, only a knob. As The naval men now had a torn of cheering were strong and should give a
it was impossible to make this stand up. and they acquitted themselves well. right except by inverting it, the use of it After ball-umpfit seemed as though the insured the baschanalian result that it Royal Engineer would score for 'a mlaskick by Sondd ended in a corner, which was must be emptied to every toast. prettier taste is for the old English and cloared by Einch. They came again, bust Dutch vine-glasses with coloured corks. Ogle, who, by the way, was not playing his Pat was invited to a wedding. He arriv- usual sound game, was robbed of the balled at the house faultlessly attired in fall evening dress, a huge white chrysanthemum crew spirals down the stems. They vary by Fleming, and it was kicked across to adorning his buttonhole. He was shown
ing at 10 am to-day, 0.01 inches.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon 1-inorrow.
Mr Medico's Nigot 10st. Olber
(Mr Master)
7b...(Mr Clarke) 2
(Ms Gegg)
A
account of themselves later on,
HE INTERVIEWED THE CHEBEST" MAN,
FORECAST. DISTRICT. 1-Hongkong and Neighbourhood: N. winde, moderate; cloudy, du'l,
2.-Formosa Channel: N., winds, fresh, 3-South coast of Chins between Hang kong and Iamooks: Same beca
South coast of Chios between Hong-from tiny liqueur glasses to tall goblets Wright. The latter veered towards goal upstairs to the gentlemen's dressing-room, that would be "dangerous "for chat and shot, Shut, blocking the ball, which ly startled by hearing a great commotion kong and Hainan N. winds, fresh.
pagne, and the spirals vary from crimson rolled a few yards away and Steele came above. Rashing fate the hail to ascertain
Ben doin'?" Little Bill;"
The guests assembled below were sudden.
(Mr Greason) 0: the leaders and nearing the post was dis-Me Magpie's Saladin 10st. 19hs..... placed by Inverugie's Hope for third place,
(Mr Dupree): 0 Homosen won by about four longthe wich Merers Parker and Mackle's Can Pasa
Mrs Washer: What ave you children and white to green and purple. They along fast and ecored again for the King the cans they were somewhat startled to Highland Heather second.
11e...(Mr Johnstons) (
Nothin' represent a lost art, and thair age may be Alfred. The fortones of both sides alternate behold Pat come tumbling head frst down Messra Parker and Mackie's No Wanchée
ed rapidly, first one then the other balzg the stairs, completely dishevelled. 1st. 121be....(Mr Mackia o marver, nothink. Mrs Washer: "You from ono century to two."
Upon the amazed boat's exclaiming, Mr Loland's Robbie 108t. 12iba.... are gettin' more like your father ov'ry,
aggressive. Edwards gave Tugwell a hard way, Pat, what is the matter?" Pat (Mr Moller) 0 day."
Old Lady: "Are you sure it is English one to hold and the latter just prevented it answered
"Bhore and I wint upstairs, and whin I Can Pae was in front when the dag fell,
mutton "Butcher: Well-er, born in from going in, and the ball rolled behind For Chins Ponies, boné fide Griffins on Saladin being second. The field were
He: "But couldn't you learn to love New Zealand, madam, but of English the line. The corner was cleared but a wint into the room I seed. aswell young candy wid a white carnationarymum in his man lojured stopped the game at a very buttonhole and kid gloves on his hands, an' date of entry. Woight for inches as per banched as they swung round the northern in Ida?" Sho: "I don't think I could, parents." scale. Subscription Griffins of the Sea.
George." He (spitefully, reaching for his
interesting stage, the Royal Engineers I ass to im "Who's you f":"Shore," he son 1900-1907 allowed 7 lb. Entrance end of the course Autumn Rose being third, hat): "It is as I feared. You are too old
And now said the teacher, "I want being in a strong position. A couple of sez, an' I'm the best man; and begorry, 810. Three quarters of a Mile.
Robbie fourth and Biladalo sixth. Ths to learn.
Tommy to tell the school who was most long shots by the naval sien were stopped he is." Mr Foa Marsala 119, 4lbs...
latter went up into second place se the field
concerned when Absalom got hung by the safety and close play in front of the soldiers' (Mr Malier) 1 Mr John Peel's Southdown 10st. 9ibe.
hair" "Termy"Abalom. turned into the back stretch and going up (Me Gramon) 8 the hill led. Nigel was about fourth and Va- Mr Boxer's' Dwarf Bose 10st. 11bs.... gabond was in the bunch as the village was (Mr Master) 3 reached. Both showed out prominent in Only three pozics started out of the dais close on their heels, & good finish tho straight, with Autumn Rose and Bila- fourtoon entrants, to the disappointment saw Nigel and the rice from Vagabond of many who hoped to see the Derby with the Skorn Dha third. Then me Autumn Base, Bilsdale and Saladin with
The Garrison Cup was a good race for favourities opposed to cash other, The Can Pass last, Time 2 mins. 11 so00, the backers, for Nigel won in a comfortablo start as a good ane, Southdown being Pari-matnel: Wimmer $9.80 Planed, 1sty
manner though the dividend was only a trifle ahead of Marsals with Dwar | $6.20; 2nd, 814.90; 3rd, 843,60.
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The Royal Engineers were now having and storekespoem,
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