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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1924.

RACING NOTES:

FINAL SELECTIONS FOR

TO-MORROW.-M

[By 'Argus.]

In my last notes I indicated the probable composition of the flelds which now I am in a position to revise in certain details.

In the first event, I understand, Mr. Alves has decided to entrust his colours to Irrepressible in pre- ference to Stariand. If one was

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•TEN CASUALTIES AT

-TAILEUNG.

(From Our Own Correspondent.),

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Pakkai, Kongmoon, Nov. 27, Over ten casualties and the collapse of several houses at Tai leg trapital of the silk district of

carelessness on the part of some Shantale e attributed to alleged firemen employed at the Electric Co.'s premises at that inland town. First of all one of the boilers in

was impossible, on account of the confusion, to take stock of the havoc inside but outside, the housos

lapsed as stated and there were from ten to twenty cusunlties.

PIRACY.

RIVER TOW BOAT AS VICTIM.

column on Wednesday, mention was made of the report submitted to London by Mr. H. J. Brett, British Commercial Counsellor at Shanghat, in which a very gloomy picture was drawn of conditions generally in China. There has been much discussion in the past as to the possibility of devising a plan for the country's liabilities, At Happy Valley race-course, but the investigation as to the to-morrow afternoon, the anal total amount of the debts and curtain will be rung down for 1924 possible additional sources of. revenue had not been comploted on racing under the auspices of when the Tsao Kun government the Hongkong Jockey Club. Pro ceased to function. In brief, the pects of fine weather and close acheme to pave the way for the finishes in most of the events reform of China's currency was should attract a large crowd. These electric light phat exploded. the establishment of a central mint at Shanghai. This fell course will be distinctly on the hard side and fast times should be through chiefly owing to lack of funds to complete the installation the order of the day. and to take delivery of the machinery. But, as Mr. Brett points out, it is very doubtful whether, under present conditions in China, the establishment of this mint will have any appreciable effect in unifying China's currency unless some means can be found to control also the output of the convinced that the black pony other provincial mints, and unless was actually the better of the two, (From Our Own Correspondent.), the new institution is to be direct- this decision would carry more Irrepressible will be. weight. ed on such lines as to gain the con-ridden by Mr. Sewell so will

Pakki, Kongmoon, Nov, 27. One of the best known of river fidence of the foreign banks.

carry 150lbs. Other

tow-bonds-that plying between is significant, perhaps, that the have to

und Shekki has been members of the International runners will probably be Smart

pinted. Consortium (formed to finance Guy, 1471bs., (Mr. da Roza);

Yesterday, a Portuguese man-ofin, China), at their last meeting in Strathfarrar and Koh-I-Noor London, decided to remain in presumably Lieut.-Cmdr. Thomp-war, somewhat similar in build to son will have the mount on one the British gmboats and believed being for another year. That the plan, fathered by Mr. Thomus of them as I am told he has only to be the Patria. visited this Her trip on from Macao Lamont and his associates, is the ridden. 4 winners-and whichever ideal remedy for China's financial he rides will have to carry 153lbs, sustensibly connecter! with the ills has from time to time been expect both will start and piner and it was given gut that admitted by leading Chinese possibly Mr. Ralph may ride she will be patruling that part of string. Manchurian the south-western Canton River financiers. In the past, it has second' been impossible to give it a trial owing to the Central Government of China having been in the hands of the militarists. Now that there

Day of Surprise will is at least a possibility of civil rule being exercised in the Capital be ridden by Captain Oxspring as

Eli The following are said to be of the Republic there is some like near 142lbs, as possible,

for the St lihood of the Chinese Finance (142lbs.) may be the mount of certain starters Minister being allowed to suggest Mr. Stanton. At one time it was Andrew's Stakes (1 miles) > feasible schemes of readjustment said Exchange Bill would be the Spotted Sand (Mr. Davies), Grey without interference from a mili- mount of Mr. Ralph, but I under Dragon (Mr. Zellensky). Newton beautiful gowns, imposing uni- tary over-lord. If this forecast stand no definite decision has been Abbot (Mr. Soares), Satisfaction Pet Mouse and Uncle Dahlia (Mr. Harriman), Washing- forms, flashing tartans or con- is correct, there is no reason why reached.

Rialto Star the Consortium scheme or some- George may swell the field ifton (Mr. Gibson), Little Minch

not be riders can be found. Both Captain (Capt. Oxspring).

(Lt. Cmdr. Thompson), Mint Tasted binck complete a pageant thing similar-should

Wattheau of beauty and colour seldom given a trial and prove a success. Hall and Mr. Goodfellow, I fancy,

(Mr. Pollock) may also go. Rialto excelled in the Colony. Yes, St. China's liabilities, comparatively are available for the former, while Julep (Mr.), Andrew's Nicht is a braw, a verra speaking, would be insignificant if Mr. Peat will steer the latter.

In an attempt to give the has been off his feed, so may not only the Central Government

be started to-morrow.

As indicated two days ago, I CAYGIL.-On November 23, at braw occasion, not a whit the less received its fair share of revenue winner I advise punters to plump for the red and white atripes of "Corfax," Hartley Road, auspicious because, as we point from the provinces.

the Dyer and Beith stables with a fancy the race will become a tussle North End, Portsmouth, Eng-out nearly every year the sub-

suitable bet each way on Day-of- between Spotted Sand and Wash- land, Roy age 5 years, the jeet always being topical-St.

Surprise. From his performance ington with Satisfaction Dahlia as

third best. dearly beloved and only child Andrew was really himself an

Yesterday morning I think it

Fifth Race. of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Caygill,

Although certain of the obser- would be the height of folly to

For the Kilmarnock Handicap late of the Hongkong Police. interioper. According to modern By cable.

authorities, he Biched the job vances of Scotland's national day consider, as some do, the race a WEGENER-On November 23, from St. Rule, a monk of Patras will not take place until Sunday good thing for Day-of-Surprise. "B" class (6 furlongs), the follow- & regular Gibson), Langsat (Lieut.-Cmdr. at the Paulun Hospital, in Achaia who was the first to when, amongst other things, there Though he has looks to recoming may start: Orient Dahlia (Mr.

will be a parade of the Scottish mend him, he is Shanghai, Dorothen, widow of Osker Wegener, aged 57 colonise Scotland's metropolitan company of Volunteers at Union "savage" in the stables and until Thompson), Loch Rannoch (Mr. a good performance Zellensky), Hailsham (Mr. Pol see and to convert the inhabitants Church, to-day, takes place the he gives in 370.

Andrew became Scot-annual St. Andrew's Bail. Conse- with the colours up I shall con- lock), King Johnnie (Mr. Davies), land's patron saint in the middle quently it holds most significance sider him a welsher. This is not Fatsai (Mr. Harriman), Man-

for local Scotsmen and the many to say all "savages" are better left churian Prince friends they make a point of to "run loose"; some run their Exchange Bill inviting cach year to this function races out quite honestly. which is one of the most import-

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Hongkong, Friday, Nov. 28, 1924.

Scotland's Day.

Prince (Mr. Potts) is another delta used by raft trading with certain runner, but he will not Macao. benefit by his allowance to any extent as Mr. Potts cannot make 143ibe.

Second Race.

Fourth Race,

Sixth Race.

(Mr. Potts), (Mr. Ralph). of the eighth century. The pretty

Golden Jubilee (Mr. da Roza), Uncle George (Mr. Peat), and legend that he modestly desired

Cottongrass, Orient possibly to be crucified on a cross different

ant social events of the year. For the Kilmarnock Handicap Dahlia must be given one more from, the cross is scouted by the with the ever increasing numbers "A" class (6 furlonga), the chance with Langsat (if started) worthy Dr. Brewer who says the of Scotsmen who find scope in the following may carry silk; (Hart- and Cottongrass if Mr. Harriman cross was of ordinary shape, if Colony for the successful employ field (Mr. Harriman), Magnificent has the mount in preference to we may believe the relic in the ment of gifts which make them Dahlia (Mr. Gibson), Silver Spear Fatsai as the next.

indispensable members of the (Mr. Davies), Rivergrass (Lieut.- convent of St. Victor, near

community in a place like Hong- Cmdr. Thompson), Pencastle (Mr. 1 anticipate the following fiekl Marseilles. The error arose from kong and the growing popularity Zellensky), Strathfarrar (if not Magnificent Dahlia (Mr. Gibson), the way in which the cross is of the Ball the attendance each started in first race) and Zenda. Silver Spear (Mr. Davies), Duke exhibited, resting on the end of year increases; and, although this Mr. Pollock, presumably will ride of Frisco (Mr. Soares); Hartfield may not suit those who go there second string for the Dyer and (Mr. Harriman), Irrepressible the cross beam and the point of merely for the sake of dancing, it Beith contingent. Kashmir, as I (Mr. Sewell), Pet Mouse (Mr. the foot. The learned, 08 we certainly appeals to that instinct mentioned before, is pretty certain -), Wattheau, if not sent for have said before, may dispute which is in most of us and which to start if a rider can be found. the mile. about these points if they will, the psychologists have dubbed If Hartfield is sent for the Troon I must place them: Silver Spear,

preference. Mr. Hartfield, Magnificent Dahlia but the real significance of the gregariousness-the desire to get Handicap in

away from oneself occasionally Harriman's services would be

Seventh Race. occasion lies in the national idea and move together in crowds.available, but that would mean

The Autumn Champions, the it symbolises. Hongkong Scots Certainly it would be difficult to finding a rider to replace Mr. last event, is now a post entry men, anyway, enter thoroughly find a more jelly crowd or one Harriman on Hartfield in the affair, so that a bigger field than more anxious for every guest Troon Handicap, since Fernleaf is at first indicated may go to the into the spirit of the, occasion, thoroughly to enjoy him or herself engaged there. Was it not the late Mr. A. G. heedless of the after effects than

The race should prove a close post especially if it is decided not Stephen who, when chieftain, that which yearly assembles at affair; on the book, of course, both to run Prince Regent. He has not galloped since Saturday last "so Even the non- Silver Spear and the City Hall.

Magnificent pointed out how good a thing it attendance at practices and the Dahlia should beat Hartfield while may not be quite up to the knocker. However, he may yet was the annual celebrations consequent inability to indulge in Kashmir must be classed in the

prove too good for all opposition should be maintained. Scotsmen, any of the flings and other special anme category. Pencastle again

and I can see nothing likely to he said, have done and are doing dances of the night does not deter is nicely handicapped when one extend him unless it be Kashmir. great things in the world, and it/many, English and Scottish alike, recollects he beat Hartfield at even The third best will probably be from attending and thoroughly weights over this distance on from the Dyer and Beith stable is.good for the Empire that the enjoying the entertainment October 13, carrying 169lbs. Last And a braw nicht it will be, a Scottish patriotic spirit should be Indications point to as successful meeting Pencastle fan as if he unless Rivergrass runs. My selec→→→

tions thus read:-- verra braw nicht indeed. But so kept alive.. With this sentiment a celebration, as ever on this "day had "recently been released on

Race I. of days" for Scotland.

parole from a morgue," but I it always is. Hongkong Scotsmen everybody, Sassenach and Scots-

expect him to run better to-

Dyer & Beith's Selected.

do.

do. ever since the Colony was founded man, will cordially agree, and

If Kashmir goes out with a strong rider in the saddlė,

Day of Surprise have been famous locally for their while regretting the sad absence

Race II, St. Andrew's night hospitality of the fine Scotsmen who uttered FINES IMPOSED IN MARINE he will beat more than beat him,

Hartfield (In absence of but with so much uncertainty I Somany years now has their the words we have quoted, will

COURT.

must tip Hartfield "to win with

Kashmir) annual ball earned the tribute joyfully enter into the spirit of

Silver Spear and Sir Paul's select- "brilliant," that the word has to-night's revelry, seeing it to be Fines of $50 each were imposed ed as the next best.

Sihce the above lines were in become inseparable from a report at once a brilliant event in the on the masters of the motor-boat

Rothesay of the occasion. Invariably the Colony's social year and an occa-"Ah Lee 3" and the steam-launch type, I have learnt that Kashmir

Fernleaf "Sun Tung On" at the Marine will be reserved for the last event. City Hall, beautifully decorated as sion of national-nay, of inter-Court this morning.

Third Race. described elsewhere in this issue, national significances.

The Trooz Handicap may presents a wonderfully animated scene. The baronial hall, with its

China's Liabilities. glowing fireplace, oak wain-

Now that other government scotting and antlered deer; the has been established in Peking gorgeous staircase with its shin and a ministry chosen from men ing thistle emblem, glowing who, at any rate, appear more portrait of Robert Burns, and fine likely than their predecessors to array of flowers; the main halls make some genuine attempt to you judge's man, oot by what he would appear good policy to select put Chine on a sound political promises to do, but by what he has done. Rothesay, Fernleaf and Hailsham with clan shields, homely basis, the question of consolidatat is the only true tout Chamber in the order named. If Spotted polatione find artistle

Conan by this Sand not so tout, standard had no superior. People over Johnnie will be the mount of Mr. all combine to provide a splendid domestic liabilities will once more where peak of it is the hibat terms vies in all brobabits. setting for the gay throng whoss become a live issue. In this of pesticiEEF or mis ercopri

ST. ANDRA'S NICHT.

morrow. HARBOUR OFFENCES.

Silver Spear Sir Paul's Selected Race IIL

Hailsham

Spotted-Sand Satisfaction Dahlia

Race V.

Race IV.

In respect of the motorboat the charge was one of being under way without a certificated engineer. attract: Fernleuf (Mr. Harri-Washington Attempting to leave Hongkong man), Rothesay (Mr Zellensky), harbour at right without a night Valiant Dahlia (Mr. Gibson), clearance wis the charge against Hailsham (Lt. Cmdr. Thompson), the launch.

Starland (Mr. Sewell), Clover Club Both defendants pleaded guilty, and Spotted Sand (Mr. Davies) though I fancy the last-named will start in the next event. Here it

Kat Trae Tent of Marit

Orient Dahlia Langsat Mr. Harriman's Mount'

Race VL Silver Spear Hartfield Magnificent Dahlia Price React

Kashmir Rivergrass

Race VIL