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No. 19,440-三拜褪 統一十月三年五十二百九千一英

HONGKONG, WE

MARCH 11, 1925.

SPECIAL VALUES

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PONIES PREPARING FOR NEXT RACES.

TO-DAY'S GALLOPS.

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OOKEIENSES

Some First-Rate Performances Recorded,

This morning nearly all the ponies entered for the second extra race meeting to be run off on Saturday, March 21, were at work ori the inside course at Happy Valley.

As most of the candidates have been kept in trim since the annual meeting and the first extra meet- ing, a course of hard training will not be necessary. Accordingly. trainers were content to send their charges along for canters and slow gallope

in the Derby up there. May he give of his best...

Officer.

THE DOLLAR. To-day's closing rute 2/3 7/16 To-day's 'opening rate 2/3 7/16

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PEAK FLATS.

GOOD NEWS FOR HOUSE HUNTERS.

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LINFU'S POSITION.

HOW THE MILITARY CON- SITROL IS DIVIDED. **

rtible precasts as to the Can: ton situation in the near future have. been madeby a staff officer in General Cho Kwingoming's army, This oficer is altached to Hung Phenomenal Dahlia (now raced Shiu-lueheadquarters and came by Mr. Bagram) also performed down to gongkong when the creditably this morning. His last debacle berme inevitable. He three quarters, ridden by Mr.alleges thachan Kwing-ming has Harriman, were each a little played a Lin Fu's hands by providingom, with munitions and Idle money whereas Lin is remaining

ནཱ་ Further 55 predicts that the time is at far off when the Younandieho now garrison Canton will make peace with Lin Fu; and that the Yunnanese, with Lin as their dieutenant, will hold the heart of the province.

over 32.

It is interesting to note that Strathallan and Blotting Paper some of the ponies which had also moved nicely and finished reputations before the annual | well. meeting, but disappointed, have improved considerably... upsets might be looked forward to on Saturday week.

On Saturday morning, it is More expected that the majority of the ponies will be asked for a more serious effort before the final week of training is entered into.

Among the ponies which have come along is Mr. H. P. White's Gypsy Love, one of this year's griffins. This morning, with a riding-boy up,.he was clocked over three

of quarters

*mile In 1.39, with the last quar- ter about 29. His con- dition is such that it is felt in [certain quarters that with a suit-" Jable jockey on his back, he might even spell danger for Grey Morn, favourite for the First Aggregate Stakes Gpysy Love is also enter- ed for the three quarter mile and the mile and a quarter bandicaps..

Another pony, which pleased its supporters this morning was Mr. Bagram's Gymp. Ridden by Mr.. Harriman. he finished convinc- ingly with a "free amah," Pen- castle having gone out to do the work for Nuggett and thereby rendering service.

By then the handicaps will have been announced and will certainly be of much interest.

Ir should be noted that General Yang Himab commander-in-chief of the Yuntianese armies in Kwang:

ACTIVITY RESUMED.

Prospects of Rural Lands Company's Work.

The subject of much comment by Peak residents has been the recent sctivity on what is generally referred to as the "Peak Flats" land near the Peak Hotel.

Operations on this, it will be Company this morning with the remembered, ceased to all intents view of obtaining particulars of and purposes about six months the latest prospects in regard to ago owing to the alleged default- the provision of what will un- ing of the contractor, but of late doubtedly be very modern flats the sound of much hammering fitted out with latest improve has drawn the attention of many ments for those who recognise the a passer-by who may or may not benefits of Peak life but, who do have noticed that the site has now not see their way clear to setting been completely cleared and con-up a large establishment. crete plers laid down.

Mr. E. A. Long, of that Com- As there was plenty of evidence pany, informed our representa- of the demand for flats when the tive that arrangements had now Rural Lands Development Co. been made for the completion of first announced particulars of the the work by other responsible scheme (applications from double contractors who had been accept- the number of people it would be ed by Messrs, Palmer and Turner, The Company possible to accommodate having the architects. been received by them) the was still confrented with difficul- "China "Mail" approached the ties in connection with the work. The restriction as to hours during which Stubbs Road could be used made difficult the work of transporting material and a greater number of tripa than would otherwise be neces sary were necessitated by the re- gulations regarding the tonnage capacity of trucks. ·

WORLD'S BIGGEST INDOOR ARENA.

"Mr. Eric Moller, who came down from Shanghai to ride for Sir Paul at the nnual meeting and stayed over for the first extra meeting, is reported as likely to be here again for the second extra" meet- ing. It is mentioned that he will steer some of Mr. Dunbar's ponies and two or three others. Here: again, gossip is busy. Curiosity Shop won at the first extra meet- ing with Mr. Moller up; the rumour this time is that the Shop pony may be a candidate for the Stakes if Mr. Moller is free to ride. Beauty Dahlia, which provided come of the rodeo stunts "in the early days of training, has now YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK. submitted, to treatment. He has

This is the architect's sketch of the world's biggest indoor amphitheatre, work on which has just been begun in New-York. The building will be known as "Madison Square Garden," although it is more than two miles from Madison Square, as it is expected to take the place of Stanford White's master- plece, which in to be torn down soon. The new building, which is to open in October, will seat 24,000 or 9,000 more than the Olympia in London, now the world's largest covered arena. It will cost £1,100,000.

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LING SHAN.

Yesterday morning, there was a collision in the harböds between

The work was proceeding apace, added Mr. Long, not only on the actual scene of operations but at the workshops below,

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materials were being finished off in readiness for the time when the work reached the stage at which they would be required.

It is anticipated that the ats, which are to number 24, will be ready for use in about fourteen months' time,

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TWO STOREYED BUILDING GUTTED.

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The Kowloon Fire Brigade sent appliances immediately on a call being received at 345 p.m., but the fre had secured a good hold on the building, and it was not untfi four hours later that they were able to return to their station.

two-storeyed · building at Pine Street, Talkoktsui used а brass foundry and glass factory, was tung, has taken little or no part | COLLISION IN HARBOUR. broke out yesterday afternoon. completely gutted in a fire which in the victory on the East River

Only the bare walls were left sector. Fie has been content for

standing, and the contents were General Hsu Shung-chi (the Cantonese commander-in-chief) SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE also damaged to the point of use been entered, for some of the The Hongkonz branch of the.

lessness. events and may prove worth Yokohama Specie Back, Lid, is in to despatch his divisions after watching.

receipt of a cablegram from its the laurels. General Fan, com- Office to the effectmanding the second Yunnanese Of the other "straw and white" Head

at the half yearly meet army, is moving up along the ponies, Mystic Dahlia and Stunner that

West River. T at Dahlia have been sent, to Shang-ing of shareholders held

Today the military control hai, ostensibly, to run in the the Head Office of this Bank at spring meeting. Mystic won the Yokohama on the 10th inst; the of the province can be divid-hocal steamers, The Ling

up into the follow showed & net profit ed

River, partly Yunnanese and the North Rivers, Yunnanese; East

under General Leung Hung-kaf; Y6,000,000) for the half year former Chan Kwing-ming territory, ended December 31, 1974; to add General Hou Shung-chi's Can

tonese divisiona to the reserve fund Y3,000,000; and to carry forward the sum of Y5,417.992.77 to the next account.

Governor's Cup and finished dead-report

01. ¥14,417.952.77, including ing regions. Camon, West and

heat (first) in one of the Off-Day Y5,268,835.60 carried over from handicaps. Stunner was entered the last account.

but did not run. He has been It was resolved to pay a dividend Kangal army South, Cantonese passed by the Shanghai stewards of 12 per cent. p.a. (absorbing and his chances against accepted" China ponies-are not unfavoured

ST. PAUL'S FUND."

H.K. A.D.C. CONTRIBUTION.

Reuters, Ltd., send the China" Mail for publication the following letter:---

A

PUSHING" RUM.

TINFOIL MANUFACTURER SUES DISTILLER,

AGREEMENT NOT FULFILLED.

FIND ON A STEAMER,

TWO PERSONS: TAKEN

Shan (Chilean flag) was slightly damaged.

Shan states that he got back from The Chinese captain of the Ling Canton about 9.30 am, and steamed up the fairway looking for a vacant

INTO CUSTODY." buoy Not fading one he turned back. On seeing the Nam Wah leave buor No. C19 he made for it automatics, two magazines and 200 Following the discovery of two According to the staff officer, Cheung Man-lat, the victorious According to the Ling Shan's rounds of ammunition on board the captain, the s,s. Lok Sang then Hakone Maru yesterday, A. pro-Sun commander now in con- trol of Swalow has automatically came towards the fairway from the Japanese member of the crew and direction of Stonecutter's Island, a woman were taken into custody. stapped into Chan Kwing-ming's going toward that part of the har They were formally charged at shoes.True enough he has won bour between buoys No. C16 and the Kowloon Magistracy this Swatow, but will he be given a CIB

morning and remanded, free passage back to Canion

should he desire it? The staff When about a hundred yards

officer hints that with Chan from his objective, the Ling Shan's The Rev. H. du T. Pyner of } Kwingiming out of the way, captain heard three blasts from the the staff of the Diocesan Boys

Hongkong, March 10, 1925. F. REYNOLDS JONES, Esq.,'

A tin-foll manufacturer of the Yunnanese (with Lia Fu's aid) Lok Sang. He replied with one | School is going Home on leave Reuters, Limited, Hongkong.. Macao sued a rum distiller ofil aspire to the control of the and went astern, he alleges, but this month, Mr. Fyner took a Dear Mr. Jones-Further to Hongkong, in the Summary richest parts of Kwangtung, en- was struck on the starboard bow prominent part in the A. DC. mine of February 24, I now beg to | Court, this morning for $1,000 talling then placing of the by the Lok Sang.

recent production of "Saint Joan." inform you that the total gross expenses incurred as the latter's Cantonese (pro-Sun) army in the receipts at the performance of St. agent..

same position as Chan was In Joan" in aid of the St. Paul's! The defendant's rum was used before the last fight. This will Cathedral Restoration Fund in the manufacture of tobacco and not mean perge in Canton/ima amounted to $2,064 85. The out as the plaintiff's tin-foll was used RESTING ON LAURELS." of-pocket expenses-in connection in the packing of cigarettes, the From Our Own Correspondent:} with same were $284, leaving a nett plaintif said that the defendant SADA CANTON; March 10:4 balance of $1,780,85. At exemployed him to "push" his rum Canton is resting on its laurels change 2/356 and stamps this gives among the cigarette manfacturers at Swatow Meanwhile, Chan value in sterling £104189 for of his acquaintance.

Kwingming's remnants are get- which amount: 1. bag, to enclose" An agreement was drawn up fine further away from the D.D. on London for St. Paul's"

in which the BAT were parti- attack They rund avery Fund on behalf of our A.D.CAM

I should like to add that, for this cularly mentioned. This was the good chance of remaining "bproof contention," the defen-lotact as a fighting force unions satisfactory result, thanks are due dant claiming that, because the Canton, advances again in a day or tp Mrs. Holyoak who organised, and the ladies who undertook the plaintiff had not gone to Shanghat two and drives them into Fakien. to see the BAT: representatives No alan belug felt in pificial quarters at the threat to cut the unications of the, advancing

Swatów. Che

sale of the tickets, programmes, chocolates, etc., also others who there, he had not fulfilled the contributed by gifts and donations terms of the agreement and also the Chy Hall Committee The expenses which the plain- for the free use of the theatre, if claimed were for travelling

should also like to mention the land other exDANSES

Peak Tramway Company who Hongkong, Canton, generously handed over the Judgment. wag

receipts for the special cars on the defendant.

night of the production

Publication of this letters will se

| axitain the position là du vào có n kindly helped towards the above zonde result -- anY;

Yours faithfully

WAR HANNIDAD Hon. Secretary and Treasurer,morn

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