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CHINA'S WARS.

BAD ACCIDENT AT FINAL GALLOPS,

MONDAY'S PROSPECTS. Candidates For Champions Discussed.

At the Racecourse this morning the final gallops occupied the ättention of owners and trainers. Unfortunately the popular gentle- nan rider, Mr. F. R. Vids, was injured and had to be "conveyed to hospital.

Most of the Shanghai visitors for next week's racing, carnival, including severni well-known turfites, were among the big erowd ut the Race Course this morning to see the winding-up gallops.

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日二十月元丑乙 四十國民中

LIFE ON A WARSHIP,

Position of Rival Forces. WHAT IS IN STORE FOR PRINCE GEORGE.

计

LULL CONTINUES.

PRO-SUN ARMY ADVANCING QUIETLY.

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There is little change to report In the situation on the Eastern followed by a temporary lull," Frant, where hostilities have been

POST NOT A SINECURE.»

Crowded Cockroach-Haunted Gunroom."

RN. on board H.M.S. "Hawking" is a question which many "What sort of a life will be that of Sub.-Lieut. Prince George, unacquainted with navy life have been asking themselves ever since the announcement was made of his appointment to the flagship on the Cliina Station of Vice-Admiral Sir Allan Everett.

.

As reported earlier in the Dynasty representatives-said to whole of the Kowloon and week in the "China Mail," the be King of Hearts-was second Canton Railway (Chinese Section) with Dr. Kew's stable, Mr. Dun-has been vacated by the Chan means sinecure for life on board a in a fortnight's time to pick up The Prince's post is by no either to Hongkong on Singapore bar's, Stanton's and Sir Paul's next in army advancing to take up postsing to "Bartimeus.'

Messrs. Dunbar and Kwing-ming forces the pro-Son-man-of-war, in the tropics, accord his bont. When the summer order of demand..

abandoned by their opponents. known naval writer. is attended escapes that, annoying affliction the well- comes, he will be lucky if he In the Champions opinion! No mere of any consequence has by discomforts peculiarly its own, known as prickly heat which on

Mr. F. R. Vida, who is down here to ride for Sir Paul's stable. had the misfortune to be badly thrown by Honesty. Dahlia this morning and was taken to the French Convent Hospital to be attended to by Dr. Aubrey. The distressing accident occurred rather late in the morning when the majority of the ponies had': already been taken out.-

When a "China Mail" reporter enquired at the French Convent Hospital to ascertain the extent of Mr. Vida's injuries, Dr. Aubrey was still in attendance.

Mr. Vidh is known practically to every follower of the Sport of Kings in Shanghai sunt "Hong-! kong and is one of the most pöjätte lar gentleman riders. In nag- kong he his boom Best Indie Derby, the Champions. Eadies" Purse, and nearly every big event, his best performance being on Triumphant Dahlia in 1916 when. in addition to annexing the Chium- pions, he broke two records and equalled a thimi. Hosgkeng Lurfites will wish him a speedy recovery,

most

As to actual racing prospects on Monday, a great deal depends on the weather. Present indica- tions are that is may drizzle at intervals when the first few races are being run. It looks as though to-day's weather-by no means ideal for racing-will continue. No sign of improvement has been noticed; but, on the other hand, there is yet ample time for the clork of the weather to do the necessary.

PRINCE GEORGE'S NEW SHIP

Sub-Lieutenant Prince George, R.N., has been appointed to H.M.S: "Hawkins," the flagship.

on the China Station of Vice-Admiral Sir Allan Everett, who recently took up the post of Com- mander-in-Chief.

veered back from the John Peel stable to Messrs. Toeg and Priest- ley. On Thursday Local Optio was slightly in the lead, for demand, but last night he was dis- placed by both Victoria and

Local Option, the centre of attraction, was sent over a slow mile this morning, nishing the centre up with a last quarter in 130, without any noticeable effort Mr. McBain, who has come down for Mr. "Dryasdust," rode Wimera (Dr. Kew's Derby tan-Kagashima. didate) this morning. The last half mile of his six furlong gallop was given-as-1.02.2 and the last quarter 30,

At most of the Clubs last night, Locul Option was still, hot favour- ite for the Derby. One of the

Dr. Kew's Prince Regent was a strong third.)

Times For Races. to those who have not made up their minds as to the best hours to visit the Race Course next week,

¿Continued at foot of next column.}

WHO IS LEADING IN THE RACE FOR MOTOR CAR?

Canton Not Alarmed." (From Our Own Correspondent.)

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board a man-of-war "Bartimeus" describes as comparable only with "chastisement with scorpions."

Describing the daily routine of junior officers on board a boat like the "Hawkins" and the effect of meeting the same faces day after day, month after month, at | breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the sume writer humorously remarks that Junior Officers of. His Majesty's Navy have been known to revile one another over each other's style of mastienting food. From these conditions of life spring a candid and illuminating. intimacy." he writes, "but they are also at times responsible for a weariness of the soul that passes utterly all berellom."

"They joined their ship at Hongkong." he writes of two mid- shipmen of his acquaintance, "and found themselves members of a crowded, cockroach-haunted, guaroom, where every one was on the best of terms with every one else, and there reigned a com- munism undreamed of in their philosophy." It is said that in those days of stress and novelty, among unknown faces and unfamiliar surroundings, their friendship bound them w ever-closer tles. -The Sub Lieutenant. when

occasion arose for the chastisement of one, thrashed the other out of sheer pity! They kept watch, took in signal exercise, went ashore, ahot snipe and picnicked in addition to going through multifarious duties.

The story of life aboard a man- ing pen-picture of events in the of-war is completed by the follow- Gunroom prior to the Captain's inspection:-

been made in the direction of Writing with feeling, he describes Walchow.

how a trip at sea, even with the latest improvements which have been introduced, heats the ship "The Sub-Lieutenant elanked; like a steel-walled inferno.

into the apartment' and eyed it chances of getting a cool draught critically. The Junior Midship- through scuttles and gun-ports men stationed at each scuttle fell

that she swings at her anchor renewal of energy. to mimum by the very fact nets with sudden and anxious when at anchor, too, are reduced to burnishing the brass butterfly

bows-on to may be

what breezes there

CANTON, Februars 13. threatened invasion by General

·Canton is not alanud at the Chan's ally, Lin Fu, by way of the North River Hardly any rein forcements have been sent to

the Yunnanese garrison along the North River. It is believed that There has been a serious split to

the anti-Sun camp, hence the non- factivity in the East River sector.

a word of advice may not be amiss. On Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, the first race starts at noon, with the first saddling bell half an hour before that. start on Tuesday is at 11.45 a.m. The

The next three races are run,

in gradually to these discomforts, Prince George will be broken however, for he is aboard the "Mantua" which will bring him

DR. SUN YAT-SEN.

SHOW INCREASING WEAKNESS.

(Router's Service.)

PEKING, February 13. the Feking Medical Union College, The bulletin, issued to-day by says Dr. Sun Yat-sen is showing increasing weakness

circulation.

of blood

"Stinks of beer a bit."" ob- served the Sub., 'but otherwise under the table-cloth, one of you." it's all right. Ilide that Pink 'Un

drifted down the hatchway.

As he spoke the notes of a bugle

"There you are. Officers' Call. Clear out of it sharp.'

"Hastily they tucked away the possible cause of offence, bundled their cleaning-rags into a cup- board, snatched their dirks off the rack, and hurried on deck.

"The Lieutenant of the Quar- ter-deck Division, in the midst of receiving a whispered account of

called his Division to attention. shipman, wheeled abruptly and an overnight dance from his Mid-

Thett-Off Hata.""

Truly an interesting, if at His pulse is 120; temperature times monotonous, life that of a

Junior Officer.

A glance at the standing of the can go in and win.

Now is contestants in the "China Mail" good time to get in the ruce as and "Sunday Herald race, to everybody in town knows about decide the most popular people in it. The ice has been broken so Hongkong, will show that the that all that remains for you, if Campaign is just getting under you have not yet entered. is to way; but it also will show that no get in und win." candidate has as yet attained any- If your name is already in the approximately, at 12.30, 1.00 and thing in the nature of a com-list, cull at the Campaign Head 1.30. after which there is a tiffin manding lead. The Campaign is quarters, immediately Room Flerval of from an hour to an just in its opening stages, and Second Floor, 34 Queen's Road, hour and a half. while some of those entered have corner of Wyndham Street. If already obtained a nice start, the you

Accordingly, it would not be cinnot fact remains that no contestant CENTRAL 4860, and a Campaign after one 'clock.

call. telephone much good leaving town shortlynomat. has been at the top of the list for representative will call on you. two consecutive days.

After the tiffin intrval, each Get receipt books. One thing about this Campaign friends hand their subscription half an hour.

Let your race will follow at hervals of that is beginning to be apparent, money direct to you.

If the morning is the fact that many who have ceipt. books, and full information best time to get down would be These re- races are to be missed, then the been nominated are sitting back, will be given you free of charge about 2.30, after which there is letting friends put forth all the at the Campaign office. efforts on their behalf. These

continuous racing till the last rüce Interest in contestants can hardly seem to increase from now on; as with the

the race will is over.... realize that the offer of such fine published standing of the can-

On Tuesday, the Derby will be, prizes is genuine. They can't didates, everybody will want to run at about 12.45 p.m. make themselves see that any know from day to day who is Wednesday, the Ladies' Purse is On newspaper could possibly give ahead. Get in that first sub- the last event before tiffin, about away such costly and beautiful scription immediately, if you 130. The Champions is run on prizes on the terms announced by have not already done so, and, Wednesday afternoon. the "China Mail" and "Sunday take the lead. Herald." And yet it can be re-

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Next Meeting.

peated over and over again, that Mark our words!

The programme for the race the offer as printed is absolutely standings in this race from now. Polo Scurry, the Fanling Handi- It is the meeting on February 28 includes a bona fide.

on that will be the biggest news The handsome Buick Touring the rich reward that goes with Selling Plate (1 mile), Castle Peak in the Colony. Is the race--and Cap (14 miles), San Tin Stakey (5 furlongs) for non-winning subs, Car is now on display in the show victory-to be won by someone Stakes (6 furlongs) for uplaced rooms of the Hongkong, Kowloon whose name is already entered, or Taxi Cub Co., and is the identical will some new nominees yet enter, griffins and non-winning subs and car that will be given away an and will curry off the big reward the in Loong Stakes (1 mile) oper Drst prize. This car will be. If you have not already entered to Coina ponies non-winners. In handed over free and clear to the the race, decide to do so to-day. very race; it is conditional that person having the greatest num-Two motor cars and a host of runners must have started at the ber of votes at the close of the other prizes are to be had for the annual meeting. Campaign, on April 4th.

That's what it means. Look over the standing of the It presents an opportunity that M. Johnson and F. Sutton.

The handicappers are Messrs. candidates as published to-day, may never and make up your mind that you life-time.

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