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MAIL SUPPLEMI THE HONGKONG

THE ATTORNEY-GENERALSHIP.

of

nade to have the foreigners in Chiva des- A very important question is discussed by against them. The speaker went on to show troyed by poisoning the windle of the people Mr. J. J. TRANCH, Q.C., in an able letter how the poison worked by a reference to the published in another columu. When the Wasuch murders. There was every reason Attorney-General was depri. d of private to believe, he said, that those murders were! practice the general opinion of the commu-not premeditated, but the minds of the people nity was that it was a step in the right were poisoned, an when they saw what they direction, but if we are to accept the learned the

instructions canal's view, it was altogether a mistake, thought was a suspicious circumstance they Ne onc ought to know more about the sub at once proceded to carry out theinstrahaard ject than Mr. FRANCIA, but his argument and mischiorous tales and credence amougat faile ta, carry conviction. One unafil sag the Chinese we have had some n ovidenes of even gestion is offered, however; namely, that the in Hongkong correspondusa which passed at the time the the school attendance for several days fell It is not many years since change was decided upon should be mule off to the extent of something like fifty public. Pending the publication of that cont. berauso a rumour had gained currency correspondence it might be well to regard to the effect that the Government waused to the question as in suspouse, but in the obtain a certain uumber of children to meantime it

it may

ดอ be useful to note a few bucy in the dam of the Tytan resevoir. points in which Mr. FRANCIS's case soos That so many children were kept at home break down. He anys that a strong instead of being sent to school as usual Attorney-General really governs the Colony shows that a large proportion of the popula

then, Surely it must be wrong that the

tion, if they did not absolutely believe the n who governs the Colony should be al- lowed to accept fees from individuals. We probability to induce them to keep their rumoar, considered it possessed sufficient believe it is a mistake to say that the children under their own eyes. This was in Attorney-General really governs the Colony, Hungicong, where foreignces and natives are but he undoubtedly occupies a very import ant position and it is desirable that he should in daily intercommunication with each ther and where it might have been thought that Posse a large measure of

per

And it is on the pot of indo, dependence the intimate knowledge of foreigners ad

whole

in

that their customs possessed by the natives question turns. According to would have rendered the eirculation of Mr. FRANCIS, the Recepbauco of fees moders anch a rumour absolutely impossible.

If this particular official—and if this official,

eia,such a thing can take place in Hongkong it why pot all officials? more independent is not difficult to understand how easy it liers it seems to us that the learned gentle must be to rouse the suspicions of the pespir mun is wrong both in fact and theory. The in the interior of China and to lash those sus- thousand pauds a year formerly given

into activa violence against for picious the Attorney-General was not a retaining eigners. This is the work to which the Ex Ent a salary. The Attorney-General Mandarin Cou Hay and ine associates was then, as now, salaried servant of the have set their hand. They are engaged Crown, subject to the same regulations as steinatically poisoning the minds of the other Civil Servants, and entitled to wear people by circulating pauphlets and pistarea *the Civil Service uniform,

the foreigners of kidnapping and Mr. FRANCIA adinite that when the Ai

williams children and of practising & torney-General bad private practice he was less horrors upɔs wonien: Thus w

when any unable to give proper attention to bis duties accidental circumstance occurs which appears to the Government, but ho argues that this difficulty might have been met by transfer an ignorant and thoughtless mob to coo-

ärm rig part of the duties to the Crown the suspicious engendered by this mis-

chievous literature

they are ready to break Solicitor and depriving the latter of private out into violence almost as quickly practice. This would be simply taking powder explodes when a light is applied to although the evil is well known

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1991.

At the

a pig out of one hole to put it in an it. .Yet other, Assuring, however, that the duty and its principal soures has been ascurately of drafting Ordinances were transferred to located nothing is done to stamp it nat. It the Crown Solicitor, it would still be the was mentioned at the meeting at Hankow Cane, as Mr. FRANCIS puts it,

day a perfect shoal of questioned to the

mative he just car back from de-Changsha who had been sent there by dao troupe Vas given at vi misty CARE "Attorney.(race are

all calling for speedy forcionante prosure a supply of the unit being saos left, but at length they went away and how when that spotly, forcen, publications, and thus ho had supply it tog close up and stowind flattering hor well together. a with sponse be given if the Attorney-General is indeed, including some fresh specimans; supporters at third place. The race provel to enged in Court in an important evil suit also that the same man had obtained an inter-ho a contest between these thron, none of the the hearing

of which is likely to extend overview with Chou HAN himself, who declared remainder Kelling dangemasty near. several days and which must for the time that he and his friends had given their lives slags Rattler cause iute first position, and main- becomend all his attention? The to this work and were determined not to live in his advantage all the way down the Trained counsel makes referenca to Singapore.auder bie natno heaven with the hated for tight wou with any anonat in hiel by a length. Sasoriad, walt baton, was third, about The probability is that when the next va eigner. The Hankow memorialists have two lengths in the roar. in 1 min 0 secs. PLACY UNDERS in that Colony the same chango

therefore good reason for expressing the The ASHLET Use, prosented by D. R. Sassoon. Es; for China proies; onteinen $5, to go to Mr. Bassoon's Here, "11st. Tibs,

the winner; weight for inches. One mile.

(Mr. Sassoon) 1 Mr. John Peel's Marry Thonght, 11st 1b...

(Mr. Hough) 2 Of course in this race the unboxton Here was a hot favourite, especially as he had only one op- ponent. He was bed down to the post and when: the word was given Merry Thought want ahead on the inside. At the grand atsud, however, the skewbald had closed and another farlang took At the village him well clear of his companion. Morry Thought was called upon and came up but was hopolously beaton off in the straight, Logo cuntoring in half a dozen learths ahead. without having extended himself. Tian, 2 win. 8 sea.

will be made as has been made in the case opinion that should po attention be paid to of Hongkong, for we believe that the change this matter, and nothing be done, there will

ber was not due

to any caprice be more anti-foreign riots and farther the part

Sie WILLIAM DES Vaux but to bloodshed. a settled policy on the part of the Colonial

of

Office The publication of the correspondens would throw light on this point, but the question, so far from being one of yesterday,

HONGKONG RACE MEETING.

www

FIRST DAY. 18th February.

had been discussed at intervals

vals for years past. The morning of the first day of the Hon If things remain as

as they are at Singapurs, kong Jockey Club Rage Meating opened with however, that is no

is no reason why we should little promiss of those conditions of warmth and in the practice

in Singapore

apore to be right sunshine which always constituto sa important ami that in Hongkong wrong. Inteed, if ment is the success and pleasure of such an usion. Heavy rain-threatening clouds hung we mistake not there is rather a strong upon the hills and a thin mist spread itself over buting in Singapore that Mr. BONER's the onarse at Happy Valley in a most unpre, private practice interferes with the due rising manner, and these conditions were not performance of bis public duties.

Johauged during the whole day. One redeming If there were any good grounds to fearr feature was the absence of the cold mind whin that the present system would saddle the has blown so keenly during the last weak, and Colony with au inferior class of man for theft was satisfactory to note, however, tant dos the atmosphere was not uncomfortably billy. office of Attorney-General it would probably pite the dangers which seamed immineat from be advisable to revert to the old system not-overhead, the ladies apswored. the invitation of withstanding its disadvantages. But w the Committas most loyally, and were present fui: to perceive any such grounds, for the office in large numbers attired in light costumos. sufficiently renianerative, taking into which together with the white hats and buff. countpensionand leave regulations,

lations, to attract mo-for-not-taking-you habiliments of the sport- sarristers of standing at home if applications ing gentlemen, fent a welonie reifef to the otherwise somewhat depressing surroundings.

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The HONGKONG DERBY, sweepstakes of 320

each, bell forfeit if declared on or before day of closing entries, with $500 added for lat pouy, and $150 for 2nd; for China ponies, bond fide grifios st date of entry (Saturday, 16th Jannery, 1599); first pony, 70 per cent. seanad, 30 per cent.; third, 10 per cent.; weight for inches. One milo sud a half

Mr. Sassoon's Lightning 10st. 12.............

(Mr. Maclean) 1 Mr. Baxay's Roldbart, 1kst. 1lb.

(Mr. Royaell) 2

(Mr. Master) 3

(Mr. Hongh) 0

[Mr. Sassoon) '0 Five starter faced the dag in this important

were advertised for. And even if a man withus the enclosure and upon the grand stand Mr. Hoigrich's Buthusiast, 11st. llb........ who had entered the service as a Cadet were the attendane was perhaps as large as in pre Me. John Peel's Flatwatcher, 11st, 41bs....... appointed it very possible that after vious years, but in other important respects there twenty years' service in various departments was a very noticeable decrease in the usual and with the intimate knowled of the eridences of the popularity of the gathering. Mr. Sassoon's Thunderbolt, 10st. 19lbs.... Colony he would then possess he might The number of stands was in marked contrast

HOTL

be better fitted for the post than a to what we have been accustomed to see in the

n whose experience had been confined to pass, and the Chinese, who usually congregate race, and of the lot perhaps Lightning was the practice in the law courts in England or note in large mastes over the mantra of the ground, most fauoied, though Flatentoher was expected of the Colonice and who was absolutely port was half over. It is tree that for the delay the B-ld got away to a good start. Puthu- might bare almost been counted before the to anquit himself with credit. After very little ignorant, of local affairs.

The systeur first hour there was a good number lining the slast having slightly the worst of it. Lightning which has given us sich a Chief Justice esilar but they ware disappointed in the total promptly took the lead with Flatcatcher sud as Sir JANES RUSSELL cannot be wholly abasuce of the comman ne juncts to the cocasion Holdhsurt port. At the grand sisud Eetharinet land, nor ean the systern which gave and emphalindly recorded their protaat by laar- came into third pites, and of the rest of the Feld us such an Attorney-General az Mring the scene almost as soon as they basil rested Thunderbolt brought up the rear. When the Avery, with all his wagnificent abilities in the enclosure, too, there was absolutely bridge was mashed Flatcatcher appared to ba in trouble and Enthusiast, who was determinedly no excitement. The relentless application by but utter impracticability, he Irally free

the authorities of the much-based Gambling riddon, gradually closed ap to him, getting on from defects. No one who bad entered the Ordinance perfeated any attempt to intringe level terins at the Rook. At the band Mr. Service as Ondet would ten need to the its provisions. The totalisator was not there, Pool's gray got moond place, Lightning in the post of Attoney-General unless he had dur- many people seemed to think that even the pri meantime making all the running. On entering term of years given good proof of vate sweet was punishable, and there was com the straight for hams Boidheart, who had been capacity for the office; and there is no res putatively litle speratation as any event. The going strongly belind Flatcatcher, came finely sm whatever why he should not possess Testing was indeed a model of morality. It past Enthuriast inte second place, but he xuch, capacity. Mr. FRANCIS refers to the was after the worthy Bishop's own heart. Hadould never touch Lightning, who was capitally Attorney-General's having to deal with in there been no ponies, as one dissatisfied gentle. ridden, and won easily by two loagths. A good formational questions.

Does the learned a remarked, it would have boso perfect, third. Tima, 3. min 15 sec.

Among those who arrived early upon the ground The FooсHow Ove, prosented by the Foochow community, for Chiu ponies; weight for emisel mean to say that practise in an ur worn His Fixcellency the Governor (Sir William dinary court of law will make a barrister pro- Robinson), Lady Robinson. Miss Robins. H... Jebu Peal's Yagraut 10st. lbs.

inches; entranen 35 Two miles. ficient in iotarostional law? When inter- Major-General Digby Barker and Mrs. Barker;

(Mr. Hengh) 1 national questions arise it is theory and study the late of the colony being present when the that must be relied upon for their solution first bell rang. A word of praise is due to the Mr. Euroy's 16ocipronation, 10st. 10lbs.......

(Mr. Sampson) 2 excellent Bxed of the Shropshire Regimont, whe Fathe tan mere practice as a pleader in the discoursed papular airs in first-class style during Br. Baxoy's Viper, 11st. lbs. (Me. Kayneli) 3

And

white

referring to internation: the afternous. The following was the pro- Mr. Bussoon's Baccarat, 1st. 116 al questions it may be asked whether it gramme

(Maclean) 0 The quartotte got off easily and Baccarat at Gounod.

Crook, once assumed the lead on the inside, Reciproca- ......Lutztion following, with Viper and Vagrant behind. Hartmann. At the bridge Viper took second place and Andran, Vagrant came up a little. In the-gime order, Waldtonfel. A Sullivareeping close together, the Buld one past the Heisslo, village, and as they passed the stand Reciproca

rather tha courts,

will be altogether dignified for this Colony Marek Militaire" that its chief by officer should boat Liberty to Langers...Arcy And 'Arcist." accept retainers from t the Chinese

Pge Governaient,

Feminiscences of the Gaiety

as was formerly the case. We thoughts." May Hlossoms":" agree with Mr. Foxxtris as to the importance Valse

Soluction

"La Mascotte'

Grenadiers......

of the advice offered by thetturnes General Suction The Gondolors"

to the Government being free and ind-pend. Polka "Who's that a calling

As regards the racing itoolf, the sport was tion pressed Baccarat, who, however, stalled him t, but the relations between the Govern-pon the whole distinctly good, the gates was off until the bridge was mashed for the second ment and that offer have been in t wies in excellent condition, and the times records, tima. Immediatelyafterwards, however, Vagrant altered from what they were formerly axthough not phononepal, will compare wall with who was lying back, cams grandly to the front cept that the Government now claims the presions year's serouplishments. Although is And at the same time Barat full into third whole of his time instead of a part, uni in a few ones the fields were small, and in two place, having to give way to Rooiprocation. The tess where the close personal relations instances the result a foregone conclusion, the leader ivered his advantage at every stride, Mr. FRANCIs exist between the of the meeting was not by any menus unworthy never got within three langths of Mr. Peal? finishes generally were else. The Derby Day and although the last paced was ridden out he governors and the governed we cannot con- of its traditions in this respect, With coumend grey, who when be used the post had stül cive how the independence of any official ubio promptitude the starter was at his post at lot in him. Viper at the corner took third cin be promoted by allowing him to sale half-past twelve, and this desirable punctuality position. Ezccarat being quite baston. Time, pay from private individuals.

was maintained throughout the day. The mius. 29 soos

wketa-led

first race was the Wong-noi-chong Stakes. for The VALLET STAKES, swoopstakes of 55 mach which tive penies turned ont. Tt was known

with $100 added for winner, and $50 for 2nd THE HANKOW COMMUNITY AND that old Basesind, who knows the guards pony, for subaoription griffus of this webson

Three 191-92, only weight for tacker. quarters of a mile

THE ANTIFOKEIGN

LITERATURE.

well by this time, was suffering from a swollen

leg, but it was hoped that he might manage

the short distance of half a mile. Kattler Me. Burusido's Pardess, 11it. llb.........

(Mr. Master) 1

The foreign residents at Hankow have was, of course, the most fauciol and be justi- ndo vigorous protest against the optist poststions by uneasy vistory. The Mr. John Pool's Solsco, 11st. 1......

(Mr. Hough) 2 tinned circulation of the anti-foreign litora Ashley Cup was sccured without any difficulty taire issued from the Changsha presses. Aby Horo, who, notwithstanding Hongard's Mr. Lua's Hostage, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Orlebar) 3

moeting has been held similar performance later on, sppears likely to Mr. Twain's Cheketi, Or, 10st, 9ibes.

Mr. Glazb) retain his mdreaten record during the remain-

large and influential which a memorial der of the meeting. He shows all his well-! Mr. G. H. Potts' Rialto, Rust, Vibs

(Mr. Madlena) (

(Mr. Green)

on the subject, at to Lord SALIBRTZY was adopted, repre known as and speed, and looks as fit as s senting that the diffusion of this literature tile. The rave of the day, the Darby, pro Mr. Waylong's Chestnuts, 10st. 12be was L menace to the safety of theduced five starters and Mr. Maclear on the lives and property of the residents; and coveted trophy hands down on Lightning, Mr. Darius Porgoiso, 10st. 12.......... in the speeches made ample proof of the whom he sent alread from the first and never danger was given. Mr. ARCHIBALD, of the allowed to be boadou. Flatcatcher showed some Mr. Barker's Camberley, 1st,. ib...

promiso carly in the race, and Enthusiast!? National Bible Society, said that during the challenged the winner, but Mr. B's Mr. Jones's Tull-y-llwynng, 10st. 12lbs. ............ second war an attempt was made to destroy obesut ran with any amount of plack aut

(Mr. Reynell)

Mr. Barker)

(Mr. Sampson).

all the Europus in Hongkong by poison-was certainly the best of a rather good lot. Mr. Waylong's Walaut, 10st. 122b ing the bread; now the attempt was being For the Foochow Cup, which was next on the

(Mr. Gedge)

PRESS.

wianer, who with Mr. Master in the anddto stock dovide the issue. Thunderbolt hul a slight pro-afletsat masuse in which they were carrind' splendidly in a tough fight and got home by two farance. The reco really quiánated to a pro-nat. Chief Insperter Mathieson, salatid by Inogths. Boldonet in the Professional Cup was genion of two, sa the favourite want off with a leapor Fleuuessy, Lantior Mann, and'Act avory poft ring-2 to 1 oa being freely laid commanding teal, and although this was reduceling Impostor Koing, were resposible for the nud he had no difficulty in riquishing Talis at the half distrmce to about a longth, when the conrus, and Tuspector Bremner, during the thres man, who was hisely companion in the van. A straight was entered Thunderbolt displayed un-dava, superintended the vy traffic on the really ospital strugely was witnessert, however, common speed and won much a lo liked by two raids in the raost satisfactory fashion. for the Parsee Cup/Bgptions and Thunderbolt lathe Time I uùu. 55 wees. making a dead tct for first phos, but when the The Joy Cor, for subscription panies of two ran to decider at ilgegloss of the day Mr. San- this and last season, winaer excluded; to ba soon's prevenʻaliva somewhat easily beat Barp- ridden by jackoys'who have novar hed a win- tions, The Jockey Cup'protnoed a fairly large aing monat prorions to this mosting in Hold, of which a good máng nower got out of the Hongkong or China; weight for inches; en- proovesion in the rear. Grisly. Misol, and Rialto, tennco S, Ong milo.. had it pretty much to Lusives in the straight Mr. Darick'sainty. 10st. lbs. (Capé, Glubb) 1 and finished in the order named An scoilent Mr. David'a Nickel, 10st. 12lbs. Mr. Grossou) peturned during this enes which stonged some ap- Mr. G. H. Patts's Einita, 19xt. lbs............. prehension for a moment. 3. Mackintosh and i

bis pony, Hirdant, suddenly disapponred through. Mr. Calthorpe's The Hair Trank, llet lib. the hedgo just beyond the bridge, there was a considerable splash, zod na little consternation Mr. Jonos's Tall-y;llwynog, 10st. 12lbs.

ou the grand stand. Riler and sted, however,

The CIVIL SERVICE QUP" presented; for sab- xoription grion of this wason. 1891-02; wicht for inchasi prviona winners, 7.lhs.. extra; penaltios apomnglatin; antranna $5: soond pany to caesiva half the entrance. mouny. One mile. Me. Dirtas's Porpoim, Lial, Siba.......

Mr. John Pool's Solano, Ust. Eb

(Mr. Gedge) O Mr. Wayfurug's Chestnuts; 10st 12s........

soon reappeared not much the worse for the Mr. Wayfoong's Chestouts, 10st. 190bs ..... tumble. In the next race Morrṛikaught, who

defenind Boldheart for the Lusitano ́Cup. | Me. Barkar'sCiraberloy, Vatilb; Mr.Bačkor) proved his quality by walking gay from Mc. Rozay's Silver Spqr; list 122b8..... the fight when called upon in the last fur long. Hourant who is regarded as Hero's Mr. Doblin's The Bojected, 10gi., 6lba................... danger to-day won the hotlowest of victorios in

the Broker's Cup race, Vagrant novor ucking Me. Ootafio's Allindule, Fiat, Nbs 2 kdy show against him. The last item on thy

Tho SCURRY STAKES. swoopsipker of $5-each, with $100 added, accou, pany to receive $50 for bona fide griffins at the site of entry: subscription grikius of this suasno. 1801-92, man-wingere allowed 7 lba; eight for inches, One mile.

(Mr. Sampson) I

(Mr. Hoogh) & (Mr. Taylor) 3 Mr. Burnside's Parnissan, 11st, 8lbs..............

(ME. Green) 3 (Mr. Calthorpe) 0. G. TI. Patts's Risto. 10st. lbs.

Mr. Maclan)

(Mr. Ceka) 0 (Mr. Pator) r. Poiogr's Addiscombe, 11st. 11

01

(Met Godge): 0. Mr. Jones's Twilly layung, 10st tiba......... (Mr. Yanuk). Ö

(Mr. Orlobar) Mr. Derick's Boxed ute, 11st: 5ha (Mr. Master) o (Mr. May) 9 Me. Ostaviv's Allandalo, lkst. 12lbs............

(Mr. Platt) 0 (M. Pagat) Mr. Davis Nickel, 19. 121, (Mr. Grosso) 0 oard, the Waltor Stakon, produced a good finish. ↑ Mr. John Pool's Chalid, 10st. 9iba........... Mr. Doblin's The Rejrotal. Ust 6lbs........ Talisman and fregarut racing mack and neck

(Mr. Plat)

Be: May 0 along the straight, ibo farmer just a ring the Mr. Wayfoong's Haronut.. 1lat. lb.

Soma tolny oboarred at the start, the larga verdict by a heti.

(Mr. Mackintosh) find being difficult to get inti tina, but when at After n kittledelay at hostart. Allend de mani langth they went away Porpoise took the lead fasting a desir to return to the padlock, the on the inside, which was very wet and beary. lot ware despatched in a good line. Chestnat Parmesan followed, with Solaen next and Nickel quickly showed to the front, the immediate to leading the remainier. At the Bridge a change lovers being Candid, Gaiety, Silver Spur, Allen-tank place, Nickel taking second plan, but dalo, and Rialto. Coming round the bridge corner round the bond olige wont fast to the front Mr. Mackintosh was thrown rather heavily from and led at the Rock, to the sama order, with Hardnat, and pony and ridur fell into the ditch the Feld rapidly talling off they came along At the Rock the orter of the fast three was unpast the cillare, and mitering the straight tha nitorid, bub at the surn the field had closet Cap battle was foft to Sutuvo. Purpoise; and Carme- (Me: Hough) 3 and several answered their call by a temporary san, A road fight was mudo by. Mr. Jan-Psal'u Lightslog after his performance of the pre-pre-eminones but promptly divi away. Half- representativo, but, he gradually gava way to vious day was naturally favourite. To a good way ap the straight Gainty came nely to the Porpoiss, who secarad the verdict be a length. start. Lightning took the rails and made play frout, followed by Nickio, the former winning: Parmesan being good, third. Tim, 2mia, 164 to Fintoataher, who was on the outside, with good men by two lengths. Risita way thirl at | we.. Waterloo close in the rear. Inst beyond the bridge Flatontaler was called upon to get on terías, bút ho did not respånd. Phe Jewler avi dratty had the issue all to himself when tha village was reached. Coming up the straight, however, his chance appeared for a moment to be imperiled, a large dog running right under his fout. He managed, however, to recover nul. esmo along in fine style past the judge's box about thees lengths ahead of Waterloo, who bout Platestoher for sevend plan, où 'the post. Tim, mins. 11 sans.

Mr. Sassoon's Lightning, 1st. bere (Mr, Marlena)

Mr. Twain's Waterloo, Ust. 116. (e. Crean) Mr. John Peet's Flatentober, ilst, the......

The EXCHANGE PLATE, pressute by the Bankors and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong. for China poules; weight for inches; win ners of Fanchow, Inestane, or Hongkong Club Cup, 5lbs. extra; entrance $0, sound pony to recite half of the entrance moucy. Que

mile and three quarters.

|

the we distance in the rear. Thos. 2 min. 16 900 The FLYAWAY Stages, for China "poules; weight for inahas; pravínos winuera at this meating, 7 ths. trai enhscription grifius oỀ *this season, 189194, allowed 7.lbs; entrano

35. with $100 added; second pgay lo receivoi $50. Three-qowtors of a'mila" Mr. John Fool's Morry Thought, 1st. Siba,

(Mr. Hough)

Mr. Heinrich's Enthusiast, 11st. Riba........

THE CHALLENGE Cur, vatan 109 giftussen; for

China ponies; to be won two years cous- outly by a pony ne poning the bani fide property of the same owner weight for inches, entranos (local) $5, bal optimasi to abscription griffins of his sanson, 1891-92; first pong to ressive 20 per cent. second 20 per cent al third, 14 per coat of ouraneg., money. One mile and three-quities." Mr. Sassoon's Hero, list. b. (Mr. Sasson) I Mr. Buzey's Homerused, 1st. 1lb.....

(Mr. Reynell) 2 Mr. John Foel's Talisman, 11. Ifb............

Mr. Hough 3 Hent was a very strong favourite for this erant, Mr. Taylor's Coquelte, list, dils. (Mr. Taylor) and this os praved of the tunest description. After two breaks away the Geld got away to Talianan, who took the initiating, on the rails, not sery good stack. Suewind took the inside was soo hooded by Hero and Homeward. and aal wont albat aoraching pace, with Goldon Mr. Hough never again hal the slightest change,

(Mr. Master)

(Mr. Sassoon) 3

(Mr. Malan) 4

Mr. Eas's Gollon Cloud, 10st. 12lbs..............

Mr. G. H. Potts's Sugerind, 1st. 1b.

Mr. Sassoon's Hero, List 7lbs. (Me Sassoort Cload and Buthasingt in oloso attaudaces and he was sprodity left struggling along in the

| Mr. Busey's Ricíprocation. 10st. Fibs...

[dayaotto being the whipper in. Going up the rear. Bourgard kept on faicly evon terms with (Mr. Reynell)ill Sasowind was flattering his supportarsi Lere, uulit abont font furlongs from beme, when strongest annuer, but the pressman began to be was in trouble, and the mibenten sailed sterg (Mr. Master) tell on a weak leg and Enthusiast gradually fall of going, winning by thees clear langtha

draw on him. Coming into the straight. Merry Thought, who was upon the whole the most fanci al, caino from the roar in grand style, and appar outly without ranch effort passed the leaders and took first placa Rothusiuat and Golden Chorl simultaneously but Suwwind, who gora out in the last farlong, and an equal distades of about three longtas separated the placed ponies. Time 1 'mix, 34 sed

withanh nay offort. Tine, 3 min. 58 sáo, The Navy.Com, presented by oflenes of H.M. Flant for Chins ponies; weight for insbes previous winnare st this meeting of one rare. 5 lbs extra of two ricas, 7 ibs extra: and of three or more pacis. 101bs, riktra; an-start ta at this noting excluded entran $10; second pony in recive bait of the entrance money One mil. Mr. Sassoon's Lightning, 1st. 5lbs...

(Mr. Macias) 1

The BROCERS' CUP, presented; for China ponies; weight for inches; previous wins at this meeting. 7 lbs, extru; subscription Mr. Acho Feel's Marry Thought. Har elbs griffins of this season, 1991-91, allowed 7 lbs; antrande $5; scoal pouy to receive half Mr. Baxey's Boldheart, 1st. lbs.

Mr. John Perl's Vagrant, 11st. Siha

(Mr. Mangh) 2

Mr. Hoiotich's Bathusiast, Isl. 116.

Mr. Sam's usesaten wax of course a very strong favourite. Some Rule truble was given at the start by Fothunish, who showed sono tampor. They were eventually sort off, however, i eren line. Hero promptly showed the way with Reciprocation next and Enthusiast last. At the Bridge the lafter took second plneo and Ra- | ciprocation fell some distance in the near. Ir the someorder the trio passed the grand stand audei- tarod the scoond round. Five farlongs from home Enthusiast hung ent the white flag, ánil at the vil- lage Reciprocation gamely unvored the call upd headed Mr. Master's mount. We never get nour Horo, however, who roused in as he liked with. half a dozou long this ta spuro. Puthudaal was a thoroughly bester third Ting, 3 pain. 57 899, The GERMAN Cor, prussatel by tumbers of

the German Club, for subscription 'gríkin | of this season, 191902, öndy: weight for inches; entrance $10; second pony to zequive 75 per cent; third pony portent of antrafic moboy · One mile and a quarter. Mr. Derick's Basalute, 1st.. 12........

(Mr. Master) Mr. John Paul's Solace, 1 st. 110 .... .................... Mr. Hough) Mr. Darius' Porpoise, 1st. 12b............ Mr. Bareside's Faraison, 1st, 1lb...........

(Mr. Royaull) 3 (Mr. Green) ( Mr. Dea's Hostago, 10st. 1216 (Mr. Mular). ↑ Mr. Taylor's Partizan, 11, 45.(Mr. Taylor) Mr. J. Puet's Talisman, 12st. (Mr. Hough | Mr. Barker's Camberley, Tat. Ubl

Mr. Sanson's Baccarat, 12. (Mr. Madan) (Mr. Burker) 0 Mr. They's Viper, 126........(Mr. Reynolli On the word being given. Perpoiss tenit the Bauarai sworted slightly us the flag dropped, lead, with Soloso ou the rails scound and Hostage but took the lead on the rails, followed by Vipur, third, the others being all together close up with Talisman behind. Viper draw up at the Parmesan the most prominent of the Bridge and Talisman improved his pica. ∙AL Coming past the stand Parmesan took third the village the last named made his effort, pus- plecs and Rosulula was going well just behind.ad Viper, and came neck and neck with Baccara! Entering the straight the order was Solage, up the straight. With splendid pluck he strok Porpoins, Parmesan, but Resolnto took third to his work and heat the leader, who was a trifl position boo the corger tras renaded, thin most fancied of the trio, by a head on the It was certainly surprising, however, the post. Viper was two lengths behind... Tiwe, splendid response he made to his call, as 2 min. 12 secs.

entratica tey. Our mile and a half..

(Mr. Reyou) 3 Mr. Baxby's Homegaard, 11st. Bibs.

The maling of those three bonies excited a (Le Raynolt) cousirable out of futet. To capital

start Lightning took the load ontherails, showeɖ; Mr. Hough by Bothanet, with Merry Thought lying back. Biomegaard was regarded as a certainty for Going up the hill, hoyover, the last inned quit this event, and a very time cutest clearly debat his defeated comrade of the previous day mánstrated his great superiority. Taking the and crept by to Lightning. He never looked | frithaliva at the start, he maintained it without dangerous, however, and Mr. Sassoon's flyer held 1 any efort. Vagrant male plucky attempts to his own with onsummate sise, winning an on-

he came past the leaders baud over band

amil he had assumed the ecmurind, which he

gat or terms but was always beuten off, and exciting race by half a dozen longths. Beal oventually Raishel a very poor second om hurt bul third. Tims; 2 inin. 13 secs. eight lengths bebind. Time, win. 17 secs. The WELTER STAKES for China pontes; welhi

at previous winners at this mosting, b extru; entrance S5, with $100 added, Ou milo.

THIRD DAY, 211 February.

had maintained by a couple of lengths wiơn thị The conslnding day of the Broe Meeting did post was reached. Solade, Porpoise, and Parmo- not experience any suce favourable condition san fought out the battle for plows an the tirat of venther than the two first days and the sul namod heat Me, Darius representative by a look was throughout of the most forlorn and length, white Parmesan was in turn defeated by dismal character. The rain had fallen durior beat. The victory wis most popular on tho night in hisry quantities and had turnal and Mr. Master was heartily cheered on his well the cones into peritable slough, and daring merited victory. Time, 2 min. 48 sec.

the afternoon intermittent showers made mat

ladies, however, would not join in this form? of protest against the daliness of the meeting, "i and their bright costumes were again pleasantly His Excellency the GoverBr

in eridare.

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The PROFESSIONAL Que, prasated, for China į tors oven worse. The company present w

ponios, woight for fualine; wibours of ou grein lamentably "small, and the white nis raco at this meating, 7 lbs extra; of two oe vero encircled by suggestive black bands, more racas, 10 is extex; provins ten-starters while the sleikiuz patterns asually associatal to carry 124: estrapes $10; second pony to with such thorius had been ozolangel The receivà 50 per cent, of entrauss mony; third for quieter garments and black ties. pony 25 por cent. One müs and a quarter. Mr. Buney's Boldheart, 1st. Jibs ......

(Mr. Reynell Mr. John Peel's Talisman, Hal. llb.........

(Mr. Hongh) Sir William Robin). Laily Robinson: anl Mr. Twain's Waterloo, 1st. ......... party wore again out, the ground before the racing (Mr. Grau) 0 commenced. The band of the French flagship The art was consideratty delayed by Trimapkuate under the loajorship of Mr. Ca Waterloo, whe bolted jest bef-ro the word was eros culiecned the afternoon with the following giveu aml was not pulled up mutil slf the selectivos-Lo Pré aux Cleros, Marcho # couréo had been travelled.

Sonating When the flag-fall Tannhauser, La Boldheart took the load on the inside, with Maroh das Dragonux, Les Haguenots, Fruk Talisman zext aud Waterloo fast, and the Patit Duo, Marsha Brique, Fraines au relativa positions romniard nuchnuged all the Champagne, Gaillware Tell, Les Courism way. Ou the scobileirouit Mr. Houghendenrodr. Both on the arrival and departure of H.B. tim ed to get on even terms and he drew up to the Governor, the band played God Save the Queer." girths of the lader. Et was not in Mehn In spite of the heavy going the raving wo Puel's gny to ever besores dangerous, as fold-exceptionally goal, and the times were not ap heart held his own with ease and gradually preciably neotal. The first item on the card increased his lead to the end of the chupiter, who was the Civil Service Cup, for which a largo ho won by Ealf a dozen longs. Waterloo was lis turned out, and a good race resulted in s from first to last hopelessly in the roar. Time win for Porpoise, who is shown very good ferra 2 min. 40 soe.

this meeting. Mr. Sassoon commenced bis series The PARSED CUs, presented by the Parsse com of victories by sering the Challenge Cup with munity, for China ponios, being band fide Here, who did & hard day's work in capital styl cridias at date of entry; weight for inales, Hisstable companion Lightning, who is yorel winners of aus raco at this meeting, 7 lbs an astonishing kiad, walked away with tho Nary extra; of twn races,, in lbs, extra; subscrip Cap, and iu ture the yellow and greu were agais tion griffins of this season, non-winners, allow boras to the front by Mighty in the Ladies' Farm

·ed 7 lbs; entrance 334 sezoni furlongs.

race. Porpoiss secured his second win in thị Hongkong Stakes, beating a larga company wil The Tsi Yenk Fang Cus (Mr. Maclonu) 1 the greatest case. Mr. Eas' Bumptious, 1st. 121bs. (Mr. Sassoou) 2 waa ragardod na a anfa thing.for Vagrant, but i Mr. Darius' Rattler, Tist. 2lbs. (Mr. Sampson) 3diappainted his supporters, and a rattling ra Mr. John Feel's Fugitivo, 10st. 12lbs.

rolled in adead boat. The dual we believe wit (Mr. Hough 0 be decided to-day and we autcipate a win for Re This was one of tho best mees of the day, diprecation, as plucky and determined a port The poules wore easily seat on their journey by as we have seen Mr. Sassoon added anothe tlus starter, and Thunderbolt promptly male trophy to his list i tho Garrison Cup, whist the running on the sile, Fugitive following, previled an excellent struggle between some and Butoptions and Rattler last. They all road clise animals, Baccarat proving the bed closed up at the bridge, and the lealer was by a quarter of a tough. Bumptions was Baperandal by Bunglions. At the top of the brought home a creditable winner in the Cousols acowity there was nothing ta loose betwin the tion Stakes by Mr. Master, who has boeu a suc gang of any, but when the village was reached rufel and popular rider throughout the mout Thunderbolt resumed his previous place in thing. Herosecured the Champioù Stakes, boing van únd assumed an adraulage of a lougth and doolazed to win by his owner, but Lightning wa a half. Halfway up the straight he had the not asked to do anything and a contest between misfortune to get thrown off the Bun a bit by a the two would, we fausy, prove him to be pretty small dog--the snoond eaning offender of the soarly good, and, perhaps better than, the day-sud he was momentarily put pat of stride.anbeten. The Nit Daspirandum Stakes wa Bamptious closed up and eplundid strugleun in a heavy taist which prevented much of ensued for the last hundred yards, resulting, the raos being seen: Silver Spur redeemed muid excitement, in a dead hent Rutter was his reputation liy securing the verdict in vorg

good atyle bad third Timo, 1 min. 541 100.

Lawediately after the conclusion of the day' programme the two ponies were brought out to

| Mr. Sassoon's Thunderbolt, 1üst. 181bs. .....

A word of praise is due to the polico for the excellent arrangements they had made, and the

The LADIES' PURJE, for China ponies, waight for tuches; all ponies not subscription grifios that have been placod 3 lbs oxira; winners, not subscription griffins, ha ertra; entrance 55, Seven fertenga,

Mr. Sassoon & Jo