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THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY MARCH 6en 15:3.
Mr. abruf's Showdrift, 10st, 12tbs1 Mr. Yorke's Handioraft, 10st, 3292 Mr. Middleton's Joroper, 11
2.
1. Петов..... потпуно
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Messrs MoMicken. Lascelles, Fadic, and Shawalso started. A very good rate between the first two. The rest were nowhere.
Mussry. Joost and Huntington Baving
Entrance $ Throo Horses to sint or no 7 1ha, extra, if of both the above Racea, 10 lbs. won in a cauter: Chance and Heransa rhoed hard inches, very pocs distances compared with pre Prior (50 yards), and MoMicken (60 yards) about 17 min. to 22. Obristie hat not been at the office was started, he hoped they would Race. Une ille," "Wights to be declared, extrs, Distince cemile.Det
for wooned place. Timse, im. 395, Sleepy Hollow'egions yeara Mr. Macy's Michflyers (lito Pezasna) 1 Mr. Seltrof's Snowdrift, la bihaalarting in this race whanaurories to those who
The sigual for the start was given by a heat on Keyor's house. Ho came into Mainland's be able to return next your 20 per cent Mr. Tilly's Clynderwan...
Mr. Loos's Ouronet, 11a 4lb
3FEAT RAGE, 300 YARDS,—186 Prize, $25; che dram, which was no timed as to take the room about half-past 19. I left them all flare to contributors: The Reserve Fuad now Gel, Smith's Linnet,..
had sold him in sweeps for a set, after his 2nd Prize, $10. Consequens prim the onocean of Snowdrift victory in the Flyaway Shakos. I had, however,
field by surprise, and the start, was such as there, and went to my quarters. I wie awoke monetod do more than was necessary under Ool Smith's Staffordshire Voluuteur, and the little chance of any pary competing been ruled thist Sleepy Hollow was not "a win-
G. O. Otley
might be expected under these cironmstances. by the cry of fire, about 10 in-past-12The Articles-of-Association, and therefore they Oupt. Crgh's Uainty Ariol
with him encoessfully, only bus other same toner at this meeting, and we therefore not
AP.M.Ewen
Olley went away with the Tend and was in bed. I got up and west to the spot and sxpected to get even more business now than Endera unfortunately ran away with his the post with him, namely, Corent. The mos excluded.
fears. Shaw and Lawin also came to the kept. it throughout. McEwen at one time found the fire was proceeding. When I got arevionaly. The Home he had been trying rider, wad was, in consequence out of the race, was virtually a walk over for Bauwdrift ne
poet, but in casequence of a misderstanding looked like the 4.THE FAKEY CP, value $200, presented of the aigual the inttor did not start, and in gain the necessary
winner, but could not there the whole building, top and bottom, misto perenade people lately that it was nos sala which was started between the remaining five though Coronat made some show of running by the ameriena Community of Hongkougant oonsequence of the bad marking of the course up with strong apart at the end, hat. Ottley in the whole depth of the dwelling bonsoil was so small. But the moins of knaisons ground, Shair cutte in dames, as far as 20 Teet from the river that to mange in the local offers because their cup- borsea, A good start wie cffected, Clynderwen and took the lead, it was lear from the start Cautou, for all China, Manila And Japan Po. the Tornior lost his way among the various was ready for blu, and run in a short distance Every endeavour was made by the Chirase sulculated on the premium received and com jumping off with the lead, and potting on a that Snowdrift could pass him when he liked, nies, Three Ponies from bont de opposing bumboga and was out of the race. A very good ahend. Time, 2, 30.2. eco. Last year the officials to keep the fire down. The appliances purod with the capita, was larger in comparison very auters pice and keeping the lead well shend which he did coming down the straight, win Btablea to start or no Race Watcht for inches.uce ouaned between Ottley and MoEwen, the whole distance from the scratchy was done in wore got to work; Mr. Paug and Mr. Ching with the acount of bosinces than that of any of the rest, apparently with the rade his own thing easily. Time, 201, 1150.
Entrance $10. From the Blok, Rock twice formar winning in 8 seconds, very good time. 2 minutes 20 seconds, which was slower than ware on the spot. The fanre were 93. Home offic. He would now propose that the way till passing the villan, when Highlyer -TAR PARSER CUP, value 8100, presented rod anti
3-HIGH KYNNING JUMT-3 Trinis, 1st provious yéure, came ont of the rick and was seen to be gain by the Parsee Community for all Olina,
ibiek, which gave greater material for the report be adepted. ing upon himotoudily, but apparently still Manila and Japan Fontes. Weight for insbes.
Prize, $15, 2nd Prize, $5,
15,CONSULATION RACE 200 yards fut. James. I did not leave till about half past four C. B. Gifford, 4 feet 11 inches1 without a alunce of collaring him. On coming Winners at this Meeting orcluded. Previous
Prize 10, (Ali winners excluded)
The motion was seconded by Mfr. BURROWS, to 5. Up to that time, nothing was seen of and carried unavimously, down the straight, however, Highflyer par yala
W R. Urenswell, 4 feet 10 inches
Tucker non-startera to carry 12st: Entrance $5 Ost-
deceased. Knowing that I had left them there, Ma Campro's Royalist, Ilas, Jib
Mer, Gray nd Wodehouse also competed..
Atkinson..... spurt, and by dint of an encreatie, strugglasno mile-and-three-quarters, shaggy
I dreaded they had been buried. I been appointed to the Board in the room of Mr. Houry's Major Dumo, 1:56. 10 ceaded in cleverly matching up bis opponent a
Mr. Middleton's Coroner, 11st, sibe
The jamping, up to 4 feet, 8 inches, went on Considerably interest me innifested in this without bitch. At this height ringed
waw other abarred remains undee, Mr. ao confirmed by the Mouting, on the notion sequently Toand the remains of Mr. Christie, wo Divectors who had gone home, the election he reached the post, the "rase being drolizeit. My, Haury's Sleepy Hollow, 10st. 12ika 2
dend hat. It was assequently ran off
Mr. Lowoock's New Tigar, 10at. 9h3
race, in part on count of the day being Wash. ones, but cleared the fur the dead time,
Maiold's roome, which E judged to be those of Mr. Melver seconded by Mr. C. Morgan. ington's birthday. Major Duman went off with Wodehouse' nude one similar bulk at 6 feet 3 in matob, in which Highflyer was vistor.
Mr. Joe Marshal Ney, 10at 6lbs.
of himself and Mr. Stewart. I judge, whose the lead, making the running, followed at a shout incbée, and Gray and Wodehouse both failed to
Menara. Arthur and Forbes, le retiring. In this road Clynlerwen took the land as be Mr. Caledonia's Obannes10st. 12160 distance by Handicraft, Coroner, Royalist, go over 4 feet 10 inches; Cresol was unable
wore the remains, from the position of the beda Directors, were re-lested, on the motion of Mr. fore, but with a less rapid pace, and was closely
Mr, Yorke's Hollyhock, 10st. 1280 and Snowdrift: Shortly after passing the 's bloar 4 fest 11 inobce, and Gifford tried 5 fees
FIRE AT KAOU-CHANG-MRAQU.
in the building. The bodstond of each us Coxon, seconded by Mr. Vaucher, waited upon throughout by Highflyer, who After a capital start, Chance, Hollyhock, and Blatok Rock, Major Dom felt buck, and Funds but could not accomplish it. Gifford's winning
(Courier)
found, the iron apel twisted. The reains of Mere McDonail and Deacon were re- passed him about the village, coming in easily Coroner took the lead at a surf pane aad krpt craft made the running, followed by Clocener, jaap was just an inch higher than lat year.
THREE EUROPEANS BURNED TO DEATH.
Mr. Christie were found within the square of appisted Anditore, on the motion of Mg. Bell, by about a length and a half. The riding in front of the rest till bear the Black Back Royalist, and Snowdrift in that order, the first rach was excellent on both sides, before the est ras in. Here Sleepy Hollow Bridge, Major, Dunno palled in, and the other inches. In 1871. however, Forbes cleared 5tt. the saddest uccurrences that has ever taken
At the whan lie and Wedohonse were ticant & feet 100hang-Menu Areertel was tho scono of one of were found in a position to justify the suppost-accouded, a vote of thanks to the chairma
During the night of the 18th allie, Kaonis bed; the full would be only 9 feet through seconded by Mt, McIver.
to the ground floor. The remains of the otherw Mr. Morda propaged, and Mr. VADOKER The oleverness with which Olynderwen oon-came away and gamel Hollyhock, New Tiger poules continned as ahve for some distance, 3in. trived to get the Irud, and trip it for a long following snit. Chauce was oballeaged by the what Suowdrift was uue pushing forward and time by putting on the pan at the luginning. Tiger at the Village, Carauer and Bleepy to-rinaing alongside of Corner, then two ponies Trials. Prise: Hat, Fads, and Groves, present 4-THROWING THE URICKST BALLg
Directors for the efficient manner in which tie Company had been conducted. (Applause.) being equalled by the coolness and judgment low having prosed previously. Coroner coming to the frout whortly after passing the ed by the Hongkong Orioket Club.
The meeting thon separated. with which Higher was enabled to sach and Sleepy Hollow raced hard up the straight, Black Rock. Shortly after, Snowdrift took the him at the pust.-Time, 201, 068.
Coroner winning by a neck. A capital race lend, Coroner fell behind Handiareft, and Snow.
A. Carpenter... E. B. Supor for third place betacan Now Tigar and Ubaice rift won easily by about three lengths-Time Mesars, Nelson, Creaswell, and Stevens also followed, Tim, da Garc
5m. 208.
computed. The wloring throw was to beat THE STAND PLATE Steeple Chase yet dous at these sports, 101 yards 21 inches, for all China, Manila and Japan Panics, En. Souper would have been a better second if he traes $5, with $100 from the Fund. Weight, had been able to stand, but the gionad was Ilst. 7ibs. Winner of the Flyaway Stakes, very hard.. That Three Fouies from opposing Stables to 45-HURDLE RACE-200 yards, 15 fights, start or to Race. From the Two-mile poot First Prize, a Cup presented by H.I.B. the
Grand Duke Alexis of Russia; 2nd Prize, $10.
There were no lose than 25 cutries, bough al did not appear at the post. The rose ran in three cats, the winners of the first being
A. Carpenter.... A. J. Lewin....
5-THE GAURIBO COR, presented,-value -$200, for all Chinn, Manila and Japan Ponies: Four Poules to start. from popusing Stables or no Race Weights as per sale. Batranee $10. Winner of the Ashley Cup, 7 Iba, exten.
One-til-and-n-quarter.
Mr. Babrofa Shawariit, 10, 12b1 Mr. Houry's Sleepy Hollow; 10st, 12 ba........2 Mr. Lawock's Cornet, 11et tiba. Mr. York's Hollyhock, at 12lbs......0 As soon as the numiters went up abis WILL Inoked upon as a cord for Hnowdrift. At the start Coronet and Hollyhock made the pace rather warm, Snowdrift, waiting upon Soepy Hollow in the rear. At the two-mile post after passing the stand the four peniss hegan to close up, and fullybook was very shortly left out of the race. At the Rock, Snowdrift led, with Sleepy Hollow and Chroniet together behind. Snow rits ultimately won hard held-Time, Bes. 59..
6. THE CLE Cre, for alt China, Manila and Japan Ponies that have never won a Race, Canton winners excepted, prctions to this Meet ing. Weight for inches, Entrance SA, with $100 Freti Le Pand. Distance Three-quarters
ola itile.
Mr. Campoo's Royalist, Ist. Ib....... Mr. Paul's Banker, Ilut. b...
Caps, Gumtrie's Spotted Dog, l. 1b...3 Mr. Will's Monyaadi, 10st. lbs.
Mr. Pye's Blow Light, 10. 12iba...
Mr. Joe's The Strot, 108, 12:ba.......
Mr. Joe's The Unfer, 1ut. lbs.
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Mr. Joe's Marshat Wey, 19st. 6tbs.. Mr. Paul's Broker, 10at 12lbs..... Col Smith's Gin Sling, 1st. D5.... Mr. Prior's Blarboy, flat, bə............. Mr. Heary' Major Doan, 1tat. 1o.G Mr. Caleloare Mystery, Tost be
Mr. Sebrof's Oakes and Ale, 10st: 9..... After a litle trouble with the fourteen pomies that ere tetepost, splendidatitwang- ed. Braker te the running with Royalist at
a stiff pabe, and Bankar came up with a rush
4m, s.
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Second Day, February 21st.
The weather continued as far as ever for the second day of the Races, and the course presented an animated appearance, the at tendance being much larger than on the first day.
clog.
1. THE SCURRY STAKER, for Quinn, Manila and Japan Ponies, Griffins at the date ing of intrica Waight For ughes. Entrance #5, with $10 from the Fund. Winner of qua Rasa at this Meeting 7 lbs. extra, and of ty Races 10 lbs extra Torce-quare-of-a-mile. Capt. Guntrie's Sported Dag, 1. ll....I Mr. Pau's Broker, 10at 12b... Me. Campoo's Royalist, 11et. 810x...
Mr. William's Manyanti, 1st. 9iba.,
Mr. Lowenck's Surprise 1st. 5bs....
Mr. Pye's Blue Light. Met. 12lbs.
6.THE RESIDENTS' Coe, value $200, for All Grifins nt date of Butry. Weight for inches as per Scale Winner of the Dorby, 7 lbs. extr. Entrance $5. Distance One-mile and.quarter.
Mr, Lowcock' Surprise, 11st. Alba............. Mr. Paul's Broker, 10st. 12lbs..... Mr. Odupuo's Royallat, 11st. 1b........ M William's Monyandi, 10st. 9lbs. Mr. Govers the Admiral, 10st, 38tba...0 Mr. Joe's the Shroff. 10. 121 Mr. Joe's the Daffer, 10at. 12lba... Mr. Puoi's Banker, 11st. 4tba.
Mr. Heary's Sleepy Roilov.....
Mr. Yurka's 96ubraj
Mr. Phion's XX.
Col. Smith's Gin Sling
Mr. Prior's Blarney
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Third Day, February 2žná, The racing on the third day fully came up
Owner. Two-milce.
twice ruand aud în.
Mr. Hourg's Sleepy Hollow........ Mr. Brevoort a Shaftow
Mr. Capoo's Cromwell....... Mr. Prior's Blar
M. Kieseluck's Munter.....
Mr. Caldonis's Chaneel.
(Mr. Joe's The Shroff
Mr. io's The Daffor
Mr. Paul's Hanker
Mr. Paul's Braker.....
Mr. Henry's Major Domo.......
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0
2
Mosers. Prior, Gifford, Shaw, and MoMicken alas started. Lewis Jed most of the way with Carpenter accond, but, he trippel over one of the last two or three hurdles and had to vault ver the rest, Carpenter running in an easy winner, Shaw good third Time, 39 seconde. The winners of the second heat, were
W. R. Cresswell. G. O. Ottley mo. Oresswell ran and jumped very steadily, Messrs. Rhodes, Wodehouse and Fairlie also and won as he liked.-Time, 83 seconds. The third deat followed immediately.
B. Prior
F. sell
$15.
2nd Prize, $10.
L. Bradshaw...
Woodley...... G.O. Ottley....
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VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
member that is Img range of two-story build-did when Mr. Stewart visited here. Need cul place on the foreign rraidests of Shangbai. tion that they were sleeping together, as I Those requintal with the premises will renew they intended doing, and as they tenalty
ings yous from the river northwards, between uan has inapeated the remains. Bath bad stovca in their room. Mr. Maioland's was the Arseus! Dock and the building yard from year. The lower fleer of this building was used which the Frigato was inuched any last alight when I left. There was a staircase to
cock_boose. uss building-sized end-store-hause for ships enused by the position of the stuve, the pipes Mesers, H. Melchera (a the chair). J. F. Baxey, To Court-I fancy the fre must have been was held on the 27th ulto, at 3 p.u. Present
The ordinary yearly muoting of shareholders boat, &, do. The upper for was need and known as the monkling loft, in which the from which ran through a partition between G. F.. Weller, J. W. Woud, S. D. B. P. moulds of vessels in course of unstruction were the sitting room and bed room, and then taro-W. Mitchell, M. W. Bord, E. J. Sage, W. H. overlooking the river, was divile off from the laid down. The nth end of this bailding, ing. at right angles atent 17 in. from the roof. Bell, II. G. Caldwell, Law-kee-chun, A. H lot and godown by this partitions, to us to Erst of all. The host from the store pussing
was turned op thruagh the roof. I imagine Chiuos, J. Fairbairn, A. F. Smith, J. Robineca, they must have been suffocated by the smoke. R. Anton, and G, B. Falcouer. Affard quarters to Mr. Christie, who last year arrived from Scotland as Naval Constructor, and for Mr. Mainland, wbs bas far same years bold the position of Shipwight Superintend ent atr. Christie's rooms were on the upper
To a Juror-When I left the deceased, they the same floor of the Sontheust gotner..
or of the South-west, bir. Mainland's on Their domestica ovenpied the monas below
wore all perfectly sober.
To a Jamor.We were burning what is naua!- them on the ground floor. Mr. Stewart, it car tridge amonfacturer who last year arrived tampo, Mr. Christio must have bad nearly
ly axlled Japan conl
To a Juror-They were burning herosine from Woolwich to averinend the building of the new Powder and Cartridge Factories tin of kerana oil in a side room.
Laug.ba pagada,
bear
en mé down
trong this length of pipa, by constantly meeting, referral to the Report already in the The CHAIRMAN having read the antice of much as that the deceased were suffocated that the gross earnings of the Company befoe the flames burst out. heating the wood-work, might generate ev bunda of the sharuheders. They would see
amounted to $155,990.11, of which, after paying all charges and losses, there remained a tance of $54105.85, which was carried forward, Considering the usually heavy losses which they would do well during the present your fgures were very satisfactory, and he hapel bad failen on the Company he thought theac
The business of the 1st two worths of this. year compared svourably with that of the
carried guaninensly. adaption of the Report.
Mr. Romзor seconded, and the motive was
from Laug-wha to visit his friends at the should think no one was sleeping vader Mrams period fast year. He then proposed the
half past 9 p.m. Mr. Stolice, also empiryed at Mainland, to whose quarters be went about Arsenal, and bud arranged to sleep with Mr.
the Arsenal, was in Mr. Christie's rooms till about 30 minutes to 10, when he left
To Court None of the servants are missing.
The other servants are on leave to Shanghai, there would probably have been one coulis, Christie's room. Under Mr. Mainland's room
the degrind at 17 min. to 12, and was onlled nt The report is as follows:
The Board of Diresturs have the pleasure of 10 min past 12 and found the honse in dame Could it be that the docased had gone to sleep,submitting their Third Report upon the affairs beef suffocated, and the flames broken out, in
of the Company.
a Juror pointed out that witness said he left
The Losses which have falles up the Com
intes, but so as to an boor,
abort un interval? Witness might be mistaken as to a few pans buve been exceptionally heavy, amounting
to $69,126.36. Of the sum $30,567,23 unpert. strane, but Stewart had walked five miles, and of 1672, These amounts have been duly just 3t zorsl to the business of 1871, and $38,559.13 to that
era in the habit of being on their legs all ed to fall,
The funeral of Messrs. Okratie, Stewart and
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY.
$30,567.23
13310.23
53.240.90
$97,118.36
The groas earnings of the Company amount
posita and Investments, and Exchange profits, 26,838.48. After dedusting all charges, Ks. tion to Directors and Auditore, Salaries to the
surautes, 1.01 (833,559.131, Remuners. Company's Surreyore at Hongkong mud Cut ports, Commissious, and providit g for the pay- en fi, Interest & the Shareholders. nt the rate of 12 per cent, por sanaa on the prid of $54.105.85, which in carried to credit of up Omphal, there romaine an available balance Working account for 1572.
RABERVE FUND. Ainoant at oredit as per last Report
for 187... S+1,508 97 Increased by above 'trousfer from
Working account of 1871005, 55,240.90 Total Reserve 1870 and 1871.... 394,545.87
count 1872.
LOBSES ACCOUNT, ∙1871.
Slangbai,...... Hiogo........
$1,326.76 20,00
to. F. W. Mitchell, A. Coxon, T. Green, W. Hongkong...
Boll, H. Foss, C. Mentorn, W. H. Notley, R. Hiogo,.
H. Cuirps, 0. Sherwood, W. Salway, and O. II.
TLO CHAIRMAN, in referring to the Raporl,
135 00
21.00
20,014.47
$30,567,25
1872.
$38,646,13 1,913 0Q
$54,105 85
$39,559.18 $69,126,36
At the first embank neat, Burney, who was Capt. Gumtric's Spotted Dog, 11st. 11.0. leading, refused the inup and turned round Mr. Henry's Major Bomo, 1st. lib... across the path of Slow on the right, where Mr. Caladonia's Mystery, 10st. 91ba0
cainly fell down. Sindow made a good Mr. Solo's Minesackering, 10at. 91be0 effort to clear the whole cbitacle out only me. Barprise, carrying 7, extra, kapt well to ceeded in coming down on top of Blarney warda tho- fione all rudad, Banker und The However, the Jocks were mounted again very Shroff occasionally beading him. Broker made shortly, and joined the vice. Blarney's rider splendid sb at the end, and succeeded in was thrown again at the next bank, Shiłow making a dead heat of it Time, 2.-538. The going clear over it. After the third jamp, beat was run of after the Flyaway. Surprise Sleepy Hollow hego to put some distance. was splendidly jocked, and baring rua level between himself and his apponents, Shadow with Broker to the Village, there let him being the only thing likely to compete with take a short load. At the turn, Surprize was him Sleepy and Shadow both took the water magnificenty thrust in between Broker and jump to first-rate style, and Shadow now gein.
It is proper to mention that the building of the railings, and notwithstanding all the en-ed upon and passed the lender. Shadow main-
which these rooms form a part consists of brick Messrs. Gray and Bussell also started. This pillars shoat zo feet square placed about 12 denranra of the latter, won baeily in 2in. Sud.. tained his lead over the next two junips, after wes a good race between the first and second, foot apart, while the walls, Sours and fitinge. 7-THE FLYAWAY STAKES A Steeple whieh Sleepy passed his again. As the two the others being easily eaten. Time, 44 supported by the pillars were all of wood. Both Chase for all Elina, Manila and Japan Ponies, lesdors went over the third jamp (accond time) condo. Entrance $5. wits 100 from she. Fand. Cromwell notemplished the first (second time),
In the final heat, the winner and second in heated by American stoves, Larning either cual 31r. Christie's and Mr. land's rooms were Weight, fist. 7lbs. Three Penias from op having got over the water sunchow in the each heat started, the result beig powing Stables to start or no Race. Twice meanwhile. Sleepy Hollow insienced the lend
Craswell...
or wool; the smoke-piping going through the rosand the Course.
after this, and whoo clear of the water jomp
welou wale in front, facing thọ viver. Carpenter..........
Frug the Accounts it will be seen that tha Before Mr. Blokes left dir. Christie's rooi
To Court-Christie and a large retriever and san at the end t of the Working account of the second time was supbeard to be certain of
Lewis........
3the fire the race. Not quite so certain, however, wou
Ottley led ut first, but went round hurdle Stokes put on three small pieces of coal, on
the stove was getting low, and Mr. Pup. They have not been seen since.
1871, which at the date of the fist Leport stood This concluded witness' evidence, and the as $97,118.33, Las been approprated in the ho rofneed the lust jump, with Shadow coming by stake, and lost ground in returning to which Mr. Christie remarked; That will dormer adjourned the inquiry till 1.30 pm, un fellowing nur up fast behind, But Sleepy had a first-rate take it Lovis then sent well aboad, but there for to-night. I am just going to bed nf Mr. Fryer and Mr. Stokes, and that of the Friday; when he would require the attendance, ider, who Lerucd his pony round in his own
Losses under 1871 paid Mr. Kid's Munter
were too uny hurdles for him, and when he Stakes almost immediately after took his leave. Général was the furuurile for is steeple and put him at the jump again without began to miss the Chivaswell passed bin, Nothing more is known of what happened, oli, Chinese servants of derused. A plan of the 20 per cent. of the nott Prolita of chase, though Sleepy Hollow was known to by Munter, who was here overtaken on bis first seconds. Carpenter passed. Lewis after the who occupy the neighbouring dwellings, Rev. tion of the regains will be held in the mein-
loaite a yard. Shadow manwhile we bulked jamping very clean, and winning easily in 38 about 1 o'clock in the morning, the Europeans building would also be required.
year 1871, (amanating 366,551.13), towards the faish, hat although he was well be formidable on account of his pade. As a trip round, and su Sleepy Hollow won a rury
At the request of the Jury, a medical inspe1 on Shareholders Contri
set aside for Benas, equivalent to last hurdle. ridden Rowale hold his place, and passed the matter of frot it was the pads that won, ford gave, amidst the load applause of the The prize was presented after the race for Mr. Stoke, de, very rusted by coord sole time, to uncertain as far as possible wasther for 1871. payable lat March
Mr. Krøyer, Mr. Fryer, Mr. Holle, Mr. Bayley, winning-post a neck in fin. Spotted Dog everything splendidly without #bwalk The test of it as did Général ou the previous day, H. L. H; the Grand Dake. Sir Arthur said Lauf Tire." Looking out, the authern end of Shorpy refused two jumps, while Général cleared spectatore Shadow made quite as good a cute Ladies' Fores, hy H. B. the Governor for ing of the watchman's gong, who mised the cry
1578.......... they represent the three bolies.- mofurate third:-Tune, I'm, 498,
7-THE OAS CUP-presented by the rest of the ponies were left behind from the bat of course Sleepy Hollow's extra 7lbs, su had been depcled by the Grand Take Alexa the moalding lob was nech to be enveloped in
The above paper makes the following re- Foud accugat 1571,.......
Balance transferred to Reserva Amoy and Foocbox Communities, value $950. send jamp, sed were never heard from after Saturday have to be borne in mind. Line, 5m. to present the prise, and he was sure it would fame Rushing to the place, great crowds of the ndjerament of the inquest on the
marks on the above for a Utina, Manila and Jupen Ponies,
wards. Mantar lost his jock and his bridle, and 508.
be a great gratification to H, L. H. to know that the Chinese employés were found collected, but deaths by fire at Knou-Chang-Keson, the According to the arrangement come to at Weight for inches. Entrance $5. Two miles. ads race all to himself, the wrong way round. THE CHAMPION STAKES-A forord En- it had been won by a member of the same nothing was azen of cars. Christie, Maine remains were brought to the Central Sta-to $156,990.1X for the past year, and consiat of
Mr. Sebrof's Suowdrift, 10st, 121.1
XX, at the water jump, threw his rider, who. try for alt Chine, Alanila and Japan Ponies, gallant service to also he himself belonged. land, and Stewart, slangebeir quarters wretion, where they were professionally ex- Premia collected, $129,101,63, Interest on De Bir. Kusban's Laccherah, 1st, be...
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bowever, succeeded in renovating him only to winners at this Meeting, optional to beaten
Load cheers.) Three cheers for the Grand already almost entirely destruyed Son of the mined by Dr. Johnston, whe, we under Mr. Lowenck's New Tiger, 1st. 98.......3
be worse thrown at the last embankment (irst Ponies. Weight for inchis. Mr. Convers' The Admiral 10t.. 12th.....0
Entrance $20, Dhake were then given with enthominem. me round), tha pory also falling across the with $100 from the Fund. One-mile-and-a-half.
Chinese said thay thought the foreigners bad 6.-HOP, STEP ASD JUMP. Sandrit, Leechcraft, New Tiger, and The embankment, and presenting a very uncom
$ Trials Prizone to Shanghai about 11 o'clock. But, stand, certifies that they were of such a nature MrSebrof's Snowdrift, Hat, 121.......I Admiral pad the Stand in the above order, fortalte nopearance. At Sleepy Hollow's last
none of them bed expressed such an inlvation to three, different gen. The swerment of
se to demonstrate that they must hava belong all hard field. but abortly afterwards the Ad-jump be at firat relcaed, and it was thought
.H. Fingers hút. Anglais Lemart, 10 bai 2. Mr. Lowoock's Hercules, 1st, 1..........0
when Mr. Stukea leit; but spute rather of going | H. E. Wodehou... miral had to be let out, and the pice becoming there was a alunce for Général, who was cam-
to.bed, the worst fears began to be entertained a hinges that they had seen hir. Main Only Lecolcraft and Hercales same to con
Oresswell and Hassell made one attempt escb, ne to their fate. hotter, he was gradually left behind and pulleding up well; but the farmer pony was over in test the honours at the Masting with Snowdrift. And then stopped. Foss succeeded in cover
land after the fire us in progress runing up. No change tak place in the rader of nurse, and Général's clean jump was too late. Leechcraft jumped off with a led of a compleing. 35ft 7in., Wodehose about a foot be plinneen available admitted of were wade explained by the fact that Mr. Reid ran down The most strenuous exertions that the a. down beside the Dock in an excited stats, is ming during the first round. On hearing the Te, 4m. 50 sec,
of lengths, Hercules and Snowdrift following hd. In previous years, 381t. Sín, 38ft., and arrest the fire Black Ron the second time, the Tiger made u
in the place and minner described, and in the at Lesbortft's pace. At the Stand, however, 36ft. 7in, bare boen the winning diabetees, work, and a number of small band fire-engines.in fight and exuitement was mistaken fr
"Extincteurs" were set to struggle for the second position, but in passing
Snowdrift bad decided the village Leechcraft utmost closed with Snow.
part company with
DROP KICK WITH Foot Bat Trints while hundreds of buckets were diligently plied takes place, the inquest was resuured next day, Mainland. The medical inspection buring drift, who, however, was not ones called open to that of the previous ones, the great event oules was left oowhere. Bolls postes word go-
Heracles, and on his coming up to. Lechcraft Prize, $15.
But the fire had by as time got such a bold when the jary returned a verdict of sccidentul throngbour. Lenorat had to be urged with the Ladies Purse, being one of the firesting splendidly, without ayding, and a nearly the pace was tremendously incrcused and Her
H. Foes
of the building that nothing could have stop death, coupled with an expression of opinion the wain, and sume up in the middle of the
A. Carpenter
ped it. It rashed with the fores and noise of straight almost 1re, bat Saowdrift aisiply rae of the Meeting. The weather contianed neck and neck together as possible, down to the ed. The wind was rather too strong for this upper loft, barating out the windows, whian Mainland, took place in the New Cemetery on
Musara, Wodehouse and Woolfatt also kiok a whirlwind along the lengthened sweep of the that the creased died from asphyxia. lashed at him, and won this liked Time, to be experb, a little more cloudy than ou straight. Hore Suowdrift was allowed to head competition, the kick having to be within belehed out are as they were reached in rapid the afternoon of the 20th. There was a very Thursday and Friday, which, if lesa pleasant bis antagonist, and Leroborat bid to be called boundaries. The winning kick was rather short, saccession, till at length the whole range was large stondanes, service-suited to the for tas spectators, was better for the racing, upon, and though he responded gomoly it was 4ft. 1 in
1-THE SUKSURIPTION CHALLENGE CUP, perfectly dear that be, si uld not kape in up-
one mass of flame; the upper floor and the road special oirofumctances of the occasion was most 8-FLAT Bace.—One miin. Let Prize, $30; fell in, and the morning dawael" on a long impressively inducted by Her. Mr. Thomas Amount at credit of Working DC- presented-aine 100 Guineas, for China proact the winner. Time, 32, 80, Pobias, the bond fids Property of Hongkong
black amouldering heap of raids where tha
The remains of the three bodies were interred and Canton Hesidents" of not less than BİY
A match between Blarney and Cromwell was
building had stood the nightfall before. It mouths immediately previous to date of Entry. | run just before the Consolation, 11 was a lovel
was fortunate there was little or no wind, For in the same grave. Weights as per scale. Estrabes $5. To he race as far to the corner, where 3hrney took
Monats, Alford and Carpenter also started and ship now in course of costauction in had a west wind been blowing the frigate (No. won two years consecutively by a Pony or the lead and won us be liked,
The start was very bad, even for a mile rice, the building yard could scarcely haya escuped; Popics the bona fide property of the same
Bradshaw not going off for some seconds after while Imd there been a breeze from the east, 7-THE CONSOLATION LAKES, for all beat-the rest. Carpenter male the running for two the gunboat No. 3 now in Duck would have in this Cuurpany was held on the 24th, uit, at 2 Hongkong.. The ordinary yearly meeting of hureholders gasaki,... Mr. Middleton's Coroner, 11at. 41.1
en China, Mugila and Japan Purica at the rounds and a half, and then stopped. Woodley, been in extreme danger. As it was, a newly Mr. Lowoook'a Curprise, 10st. 12lbs.
Meeling. Catch Weights. Entrance $5, with wie had been second, saw took first place, and completed t-launch for frigate No. 5, Messra. R. Deroun, S. D. haatoon, A. MarG.
p.m. Present the Hon. I. Whistall, (chairman), Manila,...... Mr. Joe's The Duffer, 10at. 12tb............
$75 from the Fund. Once round.-
kept up a very slow pace, with Ottley and Brud which lay close to the baraing building bad Honon, A. Joost, Huu. P. Ryrie, Hun. E Mr. Paul'a Banker, flet, dibe........... Mr. Sabrata Caves and Ale;
shaw close behind, and Alford jogging along one of her sides completely destroyed by the Hewett, Mesary. T Pyke, A. Molver, A. André, Banker was the first to show in front after
-Mr. Yorke's Gézérd....
gently in rear, bradshaw was fire at the beat. the start, Surprise being held back to wait upon
E Arthur, B. Jensen, A. E. Vaucher, A. New. farth round, but Woodley passed him again, be favourite. Faasing the stand, Bunker was
Soon after daylight, the fire at the south end and coming in the fifth time mistook it for the of the building" we suflciently subdued to atil landing, followed by The Duffer, Coroner.
finish and put on a strong spurt. Bradshaw institute a search for any traces that might and Surprise, close up. This order was not in-
fint discovered the mistake and slackened his exist of the unfortunate gutlemen who were Barrows. terrupted all the way round to the Black Rock
paa. The spectators here crowded into the missing. The flooring of their quarters having where, wever, Banker and The Doffer had
course, and interfered with the ruas considerabeen burned through, suen traces could only be which bad back in the bands of shareholders drawn away from the other two nad established
bly. Bradelsaw passed Woodlay as soon as be looked for on the ground floor beneath. It was several days, said it was very pleasing to a good lead. The second time pet the stand,
foand it desirable, and won easily, but in vory not long ere the remains of the ima bedsteade the Directors to be able to lay hofora Banker was Jening by two or thrae length
This was supposed to lie betwin Général bad time, 6 min. 4 sec. Ottley was a very on which they slept were found found and warp them my ba satisfactory Coroner having come up level with The Duffer, and Chauco, end as it turned out, the consolas indifferent third, and Alford- was nowhere.
due, It was with Surprise on his quarter.
ed into ulapeles confusion. Carefully exam. perhaps too againe to expact thut Shortly after tion was only gaatched from the former at the 9-PUTTING THE HOT-18ita 3 trials. ing that of Mr. Christio there was fonad marked their progrese this Corner pushed ahead, followed by Sarast moment by a piece of fine jockey-bin-on Prize, 15 (A run allowe1, but no fallowing) among the shrunken cinder of what had her but at a erenta amse December they had for the future, prise, the pace being now far too great for the the part of Oxtes and Alus' riisi. Obinso B. Cruickshank, $9 feet 5 inahes.......1. others. Basker polled up, and The Duffer was and Banker went off with the land, which they H. Funs, 26 for 9 inchen...
the bedclothes an unrecognisable mass of what done equally well, and there was every proba. left attedy in the lurch, while the two leading kept for some distance. Général pat on the This was very mild competition, and the while close by a few charred bones showed what The Directors bad only commended the was evidently the remails of a hunan body,bility that they would contisue to do Bo ponies uden expital race down the hill and up pace down the hill, where Cakesand Ale and distance rabber poir, the straight, Coroner winning a losly contested Broker were slao observed coming up rapidly, 10-RUNNING WIDE JUMP-3 Trials, Prize, known to sleep by his bestside. In what bad year, the balaned being written off as born remained of a larga Retriever dog which was usual dividend of 8 per cent, for the balt race by a couple of lengths. Time, 4. 46s, Banker basing by this time given up his second $15. →
place. Général beat Obaree in coming up the
een the iron bedstead of Mr. Muinland weretofore. Of the $107,000,63 available for dietri found the remains of two bodies those of Kim-bution, the dividend of $80,000, $6,000 to con might, and appeared to have the race in bis
self and Mr. Stewart-but reduced to a state as tributing shareholders, the directors and andi. hands, when Chires and Ale came along as Mesere, Foss, Weeks, sul Lanalles also com- incapable of identification as was the body of tors fees, would abzorb $38,750, leaving raah, urged by his rider, who succeeded in laud-peted. For a long time Joace and Wodehouse Mr. Christie. Au ima-box, containing private $68,850.63 of which it was proposed to write ing him the winner by a short neck; Chance a were tits, but after a number bad third. Time. 156.
cutablish a difference between them, Jones destroyed by the fire that its contents were rebe carried to new account would thus b
failure to paper belonging to Mr. Christie was so utterly of $85,50) for depreciation. The balance to 8-THE NATIVE SCRAMBLE, for China Poveroded is putting on another half inah, which duced to almost impalpable aches... nice only: First Pony. $25; second, 810; "Third, Wodehouse could not reach, Diatande, 16ft. 7
$3,350 63. The Director intended to continue $5; to be riddat by Ubinames. Catch Weights in oneinch farther than the same winner's of the Law Sauretary of H. M. Supreme Hongkong Insurance Company reamised up- As soon as the Office of H31 Consolate uud this policy no long as the mortgage to the jump Jast yair. In 1871, Wright covered 18ft. Court, who sets I ia.
Coroner, were opened paid the stareholders (pdirectly sac ived the The following was the bandicapping of some
the melancholy occurence was reported by ben fir in the ingrensed value of the shares Marshal Neyman
lir. PLACE, 100 yards-1st Prizs, gentlemen from the Arsenal; and Mr. Vice. (applause). The amount to be paid under this "The Ladies' Purae 2nd Prize, $10. Qlus.; Bandicraft, 11st. 7lbs.; Herenies and Cor Seven ponias started, very evenly with one
Consul Alabastor and Mr. Mowat proceeded to arrangement to the Hongkong Insurance Com This race we run in two heats, the result of Kuon-Chang-Menon the following alternoon to pany was che quarter of the present debt, and onet, 11st. 2lbs. Coroner, 11st. Dike.; Sleepy exception (the exception came back in disgust the first being Hollow and Surprise, 10st. 9lbs, Change and und was loody obeured) and great muse
P. Rhodes....
maka investigation into the foote of the case, before the next meeting he hoped they would be Général, 10st.3lbs.-A false start took place, and went was afforded by the tree use of the whip
1and to hold as inquest on the remains of the able to pay a hue sus, thus reducing the debt Feri...
deud. Spotted Dog wout half way round before he was by the native Jocks almost as soon as the Messrs, Cresswell, Moblicken, Fairlie, Wode
to one-half (uppkaw). Ho would now propose The paufal interest of this catastrophs is that--the report be accepted, and the accounts Company took place on the lat fast, at their The annual genend meeting, of the above Snowdrift led throngheat, and won easily stopped. After this a good start was efected, ponies were under way. Coronet and Surpriss house, Weeks, and Ottley also started. The heightened by the fact that Mr. Stewart, who passed. At the start the order was nowdrift, Lesos Hollyhok und Leecherats going away in front, were, bowerer, very well ridden, and the winner start was very uneven, Lewis and Rhodes go was so elderly man, leaves a conablerable fa-
offices, the Hoi. Jas. Whittall in the chair. craft, Handicraft, Heronica, Avon. Soon after New Tiges at one time looked dangerons, and was deservedly obeered for his excellent jockeying away first. The former was overhauled maily, grown up; that M. Maisland had a pleasure in seconding the proposition: be con- Mitchell, Redoccer, Newton, Chiaoy, King, The Hon. Mr. RowETT said he had noh There were present; Mesars. Gowe, Weller, posing the Stand, Kercules and Avon were left ut the Rock before the finish Royalist put on a ship. Shortly after the finish another pony about half way down, and notwithstanding a mother and sister dependent on him, while sidered the report expeedingly sutisfactory. a long way behind, Lrechoraft and Handicraft Capitul spurt, and passing Hollyhock challenged was missed, and ne nobody had bought any placky furt, was beaten by a couple of feet. Mr. Christie leaves a widow and four young
Bel, Vanaher, dré. Cheverton, Cater, running very close together behind Snowdrift. weighsin; however, Leechcraft you in a canter. Those who had good telescopes, however, found
Ledeberaft at the straight." With all his news of him there was some anxiety about him. In the second beat the result was as followe children.
The motion was carried animously.
Fairbairn, Hon. R. Rowett, and Dr. Adams, After passing the Rock. Hasdicraft passe New Tiger was a good taird. Time, m. 35s him hulf way up the straight at an obetinate
Mosers. Whittall and Dewoo, the retiring D. Jonce...
From the faos of the fire having originated Directore, were then re-alented unnimously, oned, noticed that there was a difficulty in casti
The CHAIRMAN, before the proceedings neu- Leechoraft, and Herenles, who had come uF Miss Kennedy, su presenting the parse to the stand-still. Not being able to win, be decidedly
Littleton SPONSORE again, rushed up even with the third pony, Avon
on the upper floor it is supposed that it was the motion of Mr. Arthar, seconded by Mt.tuting the meeting strictly according to the Meaore. Howes, Lascelles, and Shaw also caused by the overheating of the dry woodwork Molver. being long way out of the rave, and eventus). winning Jockey, said that she had great pleasure objected to soming in lust, and the boy had to The final heat was won in the following by the stove piping. This would give rise to a
Deed of Association, as that required that not ly pulled up. Hound, again at the neile and an hunding it to him on behalf of the ladies in dismount and lead him in.
Mr. BUBLOWs proposed and Mr. FaERWOOD less than ten ahareholdera representing at least order :-- ball post Hercules beaded Lescherft, but the Hongkong, who all joined with her in boping This using race concluded the meeting of
charring and smoking which would stopify tbs secondes, the re-election of Messrs. Coxon and 500 shares should be present The 31enity Kiodes lutter came up down the hill, eff Hervules he that be would keep it as an evidence of their 1873...
sleeping foreigners, and possibly suffsaute them Mitchell, as Awditors. Carried unanimously. before they were burned. Only has can we Thaion. Mr. Kowser proposed a vote of posed to dispate the seconate or raise other was that if a abarebolder not present was die apureviation of his success, and their hope that
Jonas there would follow his good example. Mr.
This time also the start was not good, bat attempting to escape, or heard giring signs of which the meeting had been.conducted, and for ly it was not of great importance, as the accounts accurant for the fact that they were never savethacks to the chairman for bulls way in objection, be might upset the meeting. Practical una expressed his extreme regret at a GOL The oanaal meeting for Athletic Sports took.
there was a capital ruce for first place, Rhodes alarm. Even the dog was never heard to howl, the autisfactory report prdecuted. He also baring been a long time in the hands of the pected wcident. Fully assured that be place on the Cricket Ground on Saturday after winning in very good form. wool gain the paree, he had before leaving soon the let inst. There bass on bean alargar The Prize was presented by Miss Kennedy, position of asphyxis.
which can only be accounted for by the sap thought they should not separate without ex- ebareholders, it might be presumed, that if Shanghai prepare a most appropriate speech, sumber of spectators, and very rarelyanch a bad who said she had great plessare in presenting
pressing great satisfaction with the aner anyone objected, he would be present to sente bat his boy bad most stupidly lit it in his tronk attempt at Teeping them in order. The ground it is the name of the ladies of Hongkong, and rence, hefure R. A. Howat, Esq, Coroner, and by Dr, Daro. He believed the suceres which advantage would be gained by postponing the. The inqueat was held the day after tus oovar which the Company had bean staged of late his objection. It arewed doubtful whether any cumstances, he could not reply as he could wieb, and Chinese, who were allowed, by reason of parse. dr. Rhodes replied in appropriate Jurora, ap the bodies of William Christie, Wil his able conduct of the business. They beard requisite number of shaves being obtained. on board the steamer (laughter). Under the cir was surrounded with a densethrongol Europeans was only aorty.there had not been time to make F. H. Balfour, J. B. Manson, and A. Provend, had marked the last year was suinly owing to meeting, sa there seemed ittle chance of tus ent must confine himself to simply expressing the lack of the simplest arrogemata, to ob terpe, and was loadly applauded, after bish liaso Stewart, and Henry Ogilvie Mainland. bia theaks for the prize, and bis sincere appre struct not only the view, but the actual progress thrts were three hearty cheers for the ladies. ciation of the grasetal and complimentary re of the sports in some instancos. Nothing could
outside on prery hand laudatory conciente of The Jury baring seen the remains, the bia mauage nent, and they adult not to separate whether, under the sirenmstances, the business THE CHAIRMAN then put it to thees present marks with which it was presented jabeers.) be easier than to pass a light rope round the Prize, $15.
12TAREE-LEGGED RACE-100 yards. Coroner culled, as the last person who had seen without expressing their satisfaction.
the deceased pornotä álive, 8.--THE CANTON CUF, open to a Ponita, antside of the overse, which would greatly
Mr. BELL secunded the motion, which was tion of Mr. André, senoided by Mr. Vandher, is
should be proceeded with, and on the proposi Wingers at this Meeting excluded. Weight assist the police in keeping the ground ofour for
George Gardzor Reid, who, sworn, stated: Icarried by woolamation.
was decided to do ac for insbes. Entrance $5. Three-quarters of the competitors Arangat those present were
Government. I knew all the deceased. Christie, Ama mechanician in the employ of the Chinese
OBINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, present represented 192 shares.
“A tally taken showed that the shavebultor, A-mile.
H.E. the Governor, Lady and Miss Kennedy,
and Msicland were employed bers, and Stewart Mr. Henry's Sleepy Hollow, 10at. 12/b... and H. 1. H. the Grand Dake Alexia. Bir
at Loongwha Garisa wae Naval Constructor, was hold on the 24th ulte. At 3 pm Fresent: minstes of the inst meeting, were then read, The ordinary resely meeting of shareholders! The notice convening the meeting, and the Mr. Galedonia's Chance, 10st, 198.2 W. L. H. Browne, R.N., ofheiated as judge, and
and Alainland the head Darpenter, Stewart Messrs. H, Loserok (chairman), B. Aitbar, A. and the latter naauimously confirmat Mr. Loweek's Hercules, 1st, b...
Mr. H. Fuss a starter. The weather was not
was Dartridge maker at Loungeha. He had Joust, Hos. P. Ryrie, W. H. Forbes, A. MacG. Mr. Percy's Acrobat, 1ver. Elba
all that povid be desired, and speaking general.
The CHAIRMAN ybserved that ne the report Mr. Campoo's Cromwell, 11st. 1b..
been invited to pass the exeuing here, and stay. Heston, J. B.Coughtrie, G.H.Morvan, B. Buter, had been so long in the hands of the sharehold ly the sports did not come up to the usual Mr. Larouck'e Goreriet, 11st. diba...
ed the night, no he usually did when be caue. 4. E. Vandber. A. Coson, W. H. Bell, O. Hers, it was not necessary to read it over; but standard of excellence-notwithstanding which Mr. Joe's The Shroff, 10xt: 12lbs
I saw all three together. I was with them all Barrowe, A. Addrú, A. Melver, A. II, Chinoy, he wished to point out that there was a slight drawbacks a very pleasant afternoon was speat Mr. Paul's Broker, 1st. 12ib
the evening from 7 o'clock; first in Mr, Krerer's G. Sharp, T. Thomas, G. Falconer, W. H. mietake after the words "the loses bave been The first event cipe off soon after 2.30 p..
Fifteen started very well together. The xin house, and Intterly in Mr. Mainland's. We Notley; A, Corner, E. Norton, W. Wilson, and smal," where it was stated "the only outatud. Major Newbolt's Mufti, 10st. 121a.
THE BAKMER1lbs. er ran in very good form, and won as he liked. went from Mr. Kreyer's house to Br. Main. Fow Mr. Allan's Gambugino, 10at, b
Trials, Prize $15. (Any style allowed, hat no-Time. 41 ecc. the Black Hock he was clues open his heels, patogether, Chance and Corones coming to the
ing is a claim of about $3,200 from Ningpi." land's ut 10 m, past 9. Mainland and Christie After a false start, the ponies got away well falling.)
The CHAIRMAN said the shareholders must It should have stated that there was no presmet 16-FLAT RACE-Hulf Mile Handicap. at lived in separate bounes, in part of a large build. have all read the Report. The Directora bad scrtained claim, because many risks Fan on ing,bim coming down the straight, and win -
B. Cruickshant.
Prize, $40; 2nd Prize, $10. (Prizes present toy which is entirely destroyed. The renuju great pleuatre in presenting it, and oungrato into this year, and it might so happen that ning raily by about a length and a half. Time front, and making the pace very fast. Passing
W. Legge ime, the rock, Hercules, followed by Sleeps
ed by the Hongkong Race Clab. Handicap der of the upper story was nied as a drawing lated the shareholders on the working of the some of those riske might reauit in loas. He Mesura Foss and Works sise threw. The declared immediately after Esos 10.) Hollow, same away from the rack, and license granted to the competitors in the mat
loit for laying down the moulds for ships. Un Company. The increase in their receipta com- merely questioned this to correct a wrong it -4---THE VENETIA CUP-presented by Mr. passed Coronet, Herenles oballenging Chance tor of "style" proved rather dangerons to H.E.
G. O. Ottley, 60 yards
derneath the byuso were the servants' quarte a,pared favourably with the other local offices, pression which might arise to the effect that Belilios-value $150, for all Cains, Manila and on taraing ap the straight. Here, however, the Governor, who had to get out of the way of
J. Y. V. Shaw, 60 yards
and underneath the loft, opara. The building and their losses had been trifling, only the office was closed for 1873, because if a fire Japan Ponies. Entrance 3o. Weights as per Sleepy Hollow
There also stated Mesra. Brudebne and was 45 feet wide, and was divided into two. amounting 1 $115, though others had been took place in a risk taken last year, the lea was let out scale. Winner of the Ashley or Garrison Cap. immediately came away from everything and ner throw 66 feet, and the second 58 feet (30 jaria), McEwan (40 yards), Nelson and halves. I remained at Mr. Mainland's til dulating upon the average of losses since
and one of the "styles" rather heatily. The win. Weekescritch) Cremell(10yarda), Wodehouse Mr. Christie and Mr. Mainland lived in separate paid belonging to the previous year. Cal. would come into this year.
Is was then proposed by Dr. Adams, seconded
Mr. Joe's The Shroff, 10st, 12156............. ... .... ....
Mr. Ju's The Deffer. It be
Mr. Pagla Banker, 1st 4
Mr. Prior's Harney, 11et. diba
Mr. Henry's Major Domo. 11st 1.0
Mr. Sulok Musuncarino, 10at. Se
Mr. Sebrof's Cakes and Ale, 10at. 9lbs......0 After one or two false staris the whole field of thirtecu got away in a compact bunch, Banker and Sarpran showing slightly in front after a few yards Down the bill Broker case out of the tail, followed hard by Spotted Dog, and at the corner the two last mentioned ponies came away from the former leaders, And raced in, very wide of the rails. Spotted Dox presed the pout a good neck in front of Broker, both going stride for stride. We hear that a foul was climed oa bebalf of Broker, but have not learned the decision. Surprise
·And Royalist carried Tbs. extra each. Time, 1m. 420.
-THE LADIES' Preez, for China, Maila and Japan Pocies that have run at this Meeting, to be handicapped by the Stewards. Barance for Fontes secepting, 85. One-mile.
Mr. Kuahan's Liceaboraft, 11st. 3lb.........1. Mr. Campoo's Royalist, 10st, 0lb Mr. Yorke's Hollyhock, 10st. Olba Oupt. Gemtric's Spotted Dog, 10st 9lbs...0 Mr. Jue'a Marah Neg, natah..0 Mr. Lowenak's New Tiger, 10st. 3lbs...0. Mr. Felcy's Hoco00, to
-THE GERMAN GUP, val 10 Cuinera, presented by the Members of the Club Ger Dania, for China, Manila and Japan Ponies. Weights Le per scale. Entrance $10, Tof the ponies that did not run: Snowdrift, last
miles.
Mr. Bobrof's Sacwdrift, Cat. 121ba1
Mr. Yorke's Bandieruft, 198t.
lbs.
Mr. Knein's Leedberaft, 10st. 91bs
Mr. Lowroek's feruuten, 1st. 10 Mr. Paul's Avon, 11at 4lhe
.........0
bud, and do a game attempt to diaphase Blandianafe, but without success, Snowdrift kept his lead splendidly without exertion, and Bandioraft, though ruaning in capital form to the and, could not touch him. A glorious race, wor in sm, 420cc.
3 THE VICTORY PLATE-presented, Tale $100, for all Horses. To be handicapped by the Stewards after the First Day's Bacon Non starters in the Roadster Plate to carry Maximum Weight. Entramos 5 One wils and-a-quarter.
Me. Murray's Highdyer, 12st. Olbs.......
.......1 Capt. Gantrie's kadowa, 12st, Ob Mr. Taffy's Cirudersen; 10at, élba.....8. Ool. Baith's Lincet, et 71ba0 Ovnsiderable interest was toanifested in this rasi consequence of the running any of Sadowa on the previous day. Olyaderen, Highyer, Linget and Sadows came to the post, and an excellent start was shortly effected. Sadowa jamped off with a good lead, followed elanels by Linnet and Highflyer, Clyder a be- ing in the rear, bat rapidly coming up to the ruck. They ountinued in this order some die. tance, when Highflyer was seen to be rapidly gaining upon Sadows, and shortly after passing.
2560
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Mr. Melahers' Sellin
Mr. Kieselack's Master.....
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Coroner.... Sarprise..
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(.. Gifford and H. Fo...........................................l G. L. Atkinson sat E. Prior................ Mesara. MeEwen and Darby, Littleton and Cresswell, and Turner and Afchicken also ran. An amusing race, with, bewever, only one spill. 12-FLAT BADE-3 gards. 1st Prize, $10; 2nd Prize, $3. (For Kuldiers, Builors, and Police.)
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Hodgkins, Bead of B0th Stater, 80th...................
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PIRE ENGINES ACCOUNT. The Asset on this account ra-
mains as lust stated,
$4,471.05
DIVECTORS Association, Messrs. Drecbeek and Buxey retire According to Clanse No. 79 of the Articles
from the Direction, but being eligible, offr themselves for re-election.
AUDITORL
who have audited the past year's sceanuts, re Hoaare, F. W. Mitchell and M. W. Boyıl, tire as per Clause 117 of the Articles of Asso- cla:ion, but are reactanacnded by the Board for reelsation.
G. VON ÖVERBECK,
Chairman. Hongkong, 18th Feburary, 1879. Mr. SASSOON proposed, and Mr. Boro se coded, the re-election of Messrs. Overbeck and Baxey us directara-Cacried uuriously.
Mr. WELLER proposed, and Mr. BELLA. conded the re-election of Measra. Mitchell and Bordne Auditors. Carried unanimously.
This was all the business before the Mueling.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
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