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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

Pity the plight of the poor Chief Justice | The time is at hand when the Supreme Court should rise for the annual vacation, but legal gentlemen continue to introduce fresh litigation with a thoughtlessness that is the despair of his Lordship On Tuesday ho gave ront to his feelings in another of the complainta which are not uncommon to the Baash, and when a ones which was expected to occupy two days rand through the week and did not änish then, his Honour felt quits disgusted. Hope deferred

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1908.

The natatory achievements of the young f Dock swimmers are still exciting comment. No one has undertaken to beat the excellent. en favoured to some extent by the tide, but, record which they established. They may have that notwithstanding, their porformance will not be ally surpassed oven under similar conditions. I hear that the same young men contemplate swimming from Laichikok to Starscutters, which represents_|_| 5 greater distance, that, any they have yet novarad.

RODERICK BANDON.

LOCAL SPORT.

THE GYMEHANA.

maketh the heart siek. Japan, however, is not VISIT OF THE AMERICAN FLEET second raos started. This band discoursed

a great way off, and there even a Chief Justice may forget bis woes.-----

TO AMOY.

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We have rebelved the appended programme

The weather on Saturday was all that could be desired for the fourth meeting of the Gyu- hans Clab, and the course was in good sondition, Hut, unfortunately, numerous sports gatherings wors fixed for the same day, and thus the attendance at the Gymkhana showed a consider- able falling off,; · The arrival of His Excellency the Governor and party, who travelled to the Valley by special tram, we announced by the Band of the 3rd Middlesor Regiment before the selections of masio during the afternoon. On the whole the roing was good, but the Bolde

in the last rape, the mile and a quarter, whon nine ponies started and the Hon. Kr, F. E. May rode Astral is an easy victory. The mos of the day, the Gymkhana Stakes, was again won by Earthquake who snatched it from Astra and Cuscomb by a smart sprint in the home rap. As the winner and his jockey, M. Mackie, passed the grand stand they were grested with herty cheers. The capiusto. of the Casb Sweeps and the Pari Matuet were kept brey during the afternoon, and the weeps paid some rabatantial dividends. The officials of the Clubars as under-

the bons de owners of such Pontas for at least one calendar month immedistały prased- "ing the Gymkhana and who have never won an official race in Hongkong or China. Open to members of the Jockey and Polo Clube and member of both services ne - well as to members of the Gymkhana Club, Winning Ponies in the Welter Races at the Int and 3rd Gymkhanas this Season to carry 7 lbs. extra for each win, Penalties nonmuia- tive. Entrance fee 35-1st Prime: presented. 2nd Prias: $25. (Entrance food to go to winner.)

Are we likely to arrive at a solution of the proposed for the entertainment of the, American were very small, the largest for the day being the finish, passing the Judge's boz about four

aubsidiary coinage problem? The question has been so often discussed liofore that people, realling, in the multitude of words a darken- ing of wisdom, were fain" to leave it alone and regard the evils for which it was responsible

inevitable. Whether such an attitude will be maintained is difficult to say. Whether it dess or does not, the Government mesa to elsar

•themselves from all blame in the matter.. Him. Excellency, I understand, bas tasumi a' set of questions to leading business men of the com- manity, seking plainly what they want, prohibi," tion or not, and if the Government. sat on the opinions expressed, as seems not unlikely, they cannot be blamed for the results. behöve thrown the responsibility on the commercial interests of the oskamanity, and they cannot refuse to secept it. This thoroughness and directness is a characteristic of His Excellency, who deserves to ba congratulated on his policy.

· Many people possess the idea that the Ranitary Board is composed of a body of men whose work may be necessary but whose sayings and doings are not of very great interest. But it is not so.. I have beard of meetings where the dramatic element was conspicuous. I have beard there wore cocasions when joken wore perpetrated and when the proceedings wore decidedly lively. Take last Tuesday's meeting for oxample. How dull it would have been had it not been for Mr. Hooper, who, like the pugnacious Irishman, never misses an opportunity of wheeking at an official bond when it is exposed. Not literally, of course. Wore it otherwise, the standing orders would have to include the Queensbury rules.

The Volunteer Emergency Corps, suggested a few weeks ago, in the Daily Press,-is-an- -accomplished. fast, and a capable body of young men, willing to render assistanse to those in peril on the deep, will assemble on the Prays when typhoons threaten and show that Britons are as ready to brave danger as ever they wore, "The gallantry of the "Astren" bluejackets during the last typhoon ja an example which will be before the Corps and there is little doubt that not a for members will sook to emulate it, should the opportunity be given.

The results which have attended my efforts in ventilating grievances and suggesting new schemes bave brought a number of people to me with ideas to express. The latest suggestion Thave received rofers to a shelter for passengers at the Causeway Bay tram junction.

People proceeding Shackiwan way or returning have to light there and perhaps wait some little time for a car. In disagreeable weather, rainy for instance, it is no joke to stand in that rather expound place, and a shod of some des @ription would afford & abalter from the rain, a shield from the biting blasts of winter, or a protection from the fierce rays of the summer sun. There is ample space for such an erection, Perhaps the General Managers will take note,

Since the days of infanoy I have heard of the goose that lay goldon ogge, and I was delighted the other day to read in a Canadian paper that they breed 'em in China. If you will grant me a free advt., Mr. Editor, I would like to men tion for the information of breeders that I have a consuming desire to procure for my farmyard a few good-laying specimens of these birds. I don't know exactly where in China, they bread 'em; but here is the paragraphi

The Chinese have a queer way of collect- ing gold. A certain number of geese are kept in the gold fields, and ones in so often they are weighed. Those which weigh so much are killed and their crops examined for gold. It is said that their owners get -- $350,00) worth of gold a year in this way. There are no gold-fields in Hongkong which are used as pozitry yards. I believe, so that if any denier is attracted by my offer, I shaff have to insist on a proper guarantee that the birds have been well fattened in a Chinese gold-field.

forthcoming visit to Amoy — Battleship Squadron on the occasion of its Thursday, October 29-Arrival of Battleship

Squadron. Ocial Visits. 8.00 pm. Dinner at American Consulate to Commanding Offers and Chiness Recep Friday, October 30-Official Calls 3,000

tion Committee.

'men, to be entertained ashore. 9.30a.m.-Football game (esmi-Euals).. 12,30 noon,Lunoheon on parade, grounds, 2.30 p.m. Boat Racis. 5.30pm-Presentation of prizes by Bear

Admiral C. P. Sch; Commanding Pei Yong Squadron I.C.N.

PATRONS-His Excellency Bir Frederick Lugard, X.C.M.G., C.B.. D.8,0.; His Ex 6,00p.m.-Boxing soutest on parade grounds, polleney Vice Admiral Hon. Bir Bedworth 7.00 p.m.-Chinesa dinner and Chinese an-Lambton, C. B.; His Excellency Maj-Goal. R. tartainment for 3,000 men on-parada G, Broadwood, Č.B.; Rar-Admiral B. E. §. grounds:

Stokes, B.N.

Saturday, October 31.-2,000 man to be a

tertained ashore.

9.30 a.m.-Bameball gams on parade grounds, 12.30 noon-Luncheon on parade grounds, 2,00 p.m.-Field Sports on parade grounds. 5,30 p.m.-Fresentation of Field-Sport prisas by His Excellency Liang Tun Ter, Vice President, Foreign Board, Peking. 7.00 pm-Chinese dinner and entertainment for 3,000 men.

Sunday, November, 1-No official programme, At noon luncheon will be served on parade

grounds, A

At 4 pm. Iss will be morved af various

Chinese Temples,

Monday, November 2-3,000 men to be en

tertained ashore.

9.30 s.m-Football game on parade grouzida |-·*(semi-finals).\\*.

12,00 noon-Reception of Officers and Chi- Dose Offlcinis at Foreign Club, Kalangan, by Amoy foreign community. 12.30 Innok eon at Foreign Club.

12.30 noon-Luncheon on parade grounds

for men.

2.30 p.m.-Baseball game on parade grounds,

· 3,00 pm-Tennis and sports on, Public Rə orestien Grounds, Kulangen, for entertain.

ment of Offloors and Chinese officialë. 300 pœ-Tes to offers and Chinese ofleials on Public Recreation Grounds to be served by ladies, foreign community. 6,00p.m.-Bozing contest on parade

grounds.

7.00 pm Dinner on parade grounds, Chin

ete theatricals and other Chiness enter tainments,

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COMMITTEZ The Stewards of the Hong kong Jockey Club, (Ex-Offcio.), The Hon. Hr F. H. May, C.M.G., Mours, C. H. Roan, J. A. Jupp, The Hon. Mr. W. J. Greeson, Meners, H. P. White, G. K. Hall Button. J. Paterson and ~ Osptain Cunningdom.

Jund-Major-General Broadwood. HANDICAPPER-Mr. J, A. Jupp. CLERK OF THE SCALE-Mr. H. P. ASSISTANT Do-Capt. Cunningham,

· STARTER~~Mr. C. H Ross.

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Mr L. K. Leeson's Bonden, 14et, (owner) 1 Mr G. E. Morrell's Kirkguason 13at. (owner)-3 Mr W. B. Elwes Kirkdale, 1Set, (owner) 2

taking the lead, round the village bend the Bald The fold went away to a good start, Kirkdalo raced neck and neck, but entering the straight Bouden drew ahead, and maintained his lead nati lengths ahead of Kirkdale, which peny defeated Kirkganon by a longth. Time--1 min. 5-4/5 secs. The Part Matnél paid a dividend-of- $6.60, and the Cath Sweeps $428.86 on the Arst each heat. The first heat was won by A. R. | pony, 8122.40 on the second, and $1.20 on the Ellis, who completed the disfanos fa 51 seconds, SPECIAL third, ONE MILE" FLAT RACE HANDICAP For Res. In the second heat P. M. Hamedics was with A. H. Carroll second, his time being 49- China Ponies Blubscription Griffins of aay

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Season, and all popies entered in the Hong-frst, covering the course in 49 secondi, while kong "Grifing Stakes and/or the Tientsin F. L. Roza who was second, was timed at 51. Siskes at the Hongkong Jookey Club Meet-seor Third heat was won by J. M. Lopes in. ing. Jockeys who have not won more than 52 secs, with R. C, Witchell second, his timo two official racen in Hongkong, Shanghai.or Tientsin allowed 6 lbs, Extrence fee 35. Iat Prize A Cup presented. 2nd Prize: $15. Mr K. Hancock's Chanticleer, 152 lbs...

(Entrance fees to go to winner.)

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Mr H. W. Kenny's Resignation, 153 lbs ... 5 lbs allowance (Mr Mackie)

(Mr Gegg) Mr Medico's Salcano Reis, 150 lbs Mr Dryandust's Bones, 152 lbs

(Mr. Grosson)-8.

(Mr Dupree)

being 47 soos

The final proved a splendid race, Remedios eving eight soonds, defeating -Ellis, owing threes by a touch.

--PLUNGING: Beven entrants took part in the plunging competition, which ended in a win for F. K. Tala. In the first try. B. C. Witobell covered a distance of 65 feet, besting Tata by a foot, but in the final try Tata reversed the position, covering à distance of 58 feet, this being a foot longer than Witchell's last plunge.

THREE LENGTES HANDICAP:This was awam for in two heats of eight entries. C. Han- phreys, owing 15 secs., won the first heat, L. A. Rosa, owing seven seconds, being second. Only three gut of the eight entrants started in the second heat, and Baoji gave up after covering

The Mag fell to a good start, and the field cantered easily past the grand stand, Sofrans Rosa, hard held, being in the van with Resignation second Passing Bowrington the field spread, Ross- and Resignation running first and second, with Chanticleer a White.good third. Passing the football matahed Benes dropped out of the rice. Then, as the field emerged from behind the length. This gave the other swimmers places. rook Resignation was running nook and neck, R. Chunyat, owing three seconds, was ärst Cthe leader, The Boss led into the straight, with Sofrane Rose, Chanticleer being close on

Resignation challenging, bat both were over. Winnor, Resignation taking second place taken by Chanticleer who ran home an easy

Time, 2m. 16 soos, Cash Sweep payments were $510.30 on Chanticleer, $145.86 on Resignation, and $72.90 on Bofrano Ross. The Fari paid a dividend of $15.50,

2ND STARTER-Mr. J. Paterson, Tina Kaspar Mr. M. S. Sassoon. HON. Sxc. & TEASURER Mr. B. F. Master.

Details of the racing follow- FIVE FUELONGS FLAT BAGE-HANDICAP

For all China Ponies, Winner at the

Gymkhana Mrotinge this Besson of a race or races other than races confined to Busboription Grifos of this or any Season and Tientsin Grips and non-starters at Gymkhana Meetings this Season barred." Jockeys who Lave not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5lbs Entrance fee 35. Prino: A Cup presented. 2nd Prize: 825 (Entrance fees to go to winner.)

Mr. B. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 157 lbs.

(Owner) 1 Mr. T. F. Hough's Bidier Dhu, 143 Ib, 316. allowance (Mr. Maskie). Mr. W. J. Gresson's Audpatrick, 157 lbs.

(Owner) 3 0

BENDING RACE-For all China Ponies. Entrance fes 33, 1st and 2nd Prizes presented by the Club,

BARGAINS

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HIGH CLASS

PIANOS

BROADWOOD.

WERNER.

HAAKE

BY

COLLARD. RACHALS. KBAUSS.

AND STERE MAKERS oF REPUTE

WEAR GUARANTEED!

covering the distance in an easy swim, and home, P. M. Remedior, owing ten seconds, WILL BE STORED UNTIL REQUIRED thus resorving himself for the fuel. This was

man had taken things too seriously in his hest, between Chanjut and Remedios, but the former and was therefore not so it as Remodios, who, swimming eally, reached the winning post come six lengths ahead.

Hrom DING.There were six entries for

the bigh dive, points being allowed for form, entry, recovery and distance. M. A..B. Boos was the winner, beating C. Humphreye by three ponta...

of many good team races that have takes place Tha Rao:-This proved one of the best

at the V.R.C., the excellent handicapping

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SHARE REPORT.

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while the Cash Sweeps paid $365,40 on the Brat making the event an evenly sontested".ors.share ist dated Hongkong 5th Sapt, 1903;--

There were six entrants for honours in the bending race, which was won easily by Elenton ant Large, Lieutenant Balderson being second The other competitors were not placed, The Pari paid a dividend of $8.50 on the winner, man, $104.40 on the second, and $52,20 or the Mr. Bratton's' Kingston, 150 lb (Mr Gegg) third. Mr. H. E. Largo's Blotting Fed, 149 ONE MILE AND A QUIETEE FLAT RACE

(Owner) 0 After two false starts the field got away

HANDICAP. For all China Fonies. Jockeys 9.00 pm-Dance at Foreign Club to officers Kingston taking the lead with Blotting Pad in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed who have not won more than two official races and Ladies to be followed by supper and

second and Blue Nile third. The order was the 5 lbs. Entrance fee 85. Ist Prize: ACP display of fireworks. Tuesday, November 3—Her Majesty's theme and the village was passed, whsa Blug Nilo

presented, 2nd Prins: 325, (Entrance fees Empress-Dowager's birthday anniversary, drew ahead of the field, Gidier Dhu challeng Ron, Mr F, H. May's Astral, 152 lbs.

To go to winner:). ing for second place. Both ponies wore hard ridden, a splendid race up the straight belog the result, Blue Nile best Cexcomb by & lengt by Ardpatrick running a good third, Tims-1 min. 18-4/5 secs. The Pari Mutuel paid $24.20 on the winner, and the Cach Bweeps $173.25; $49.50 on the second pony and 834.75 on the third GYMKHANA STAKER-Vans $100. Distance one mile, For all China Ponies. Catch

5,000 men to be entertained as: ore;

grounde

9.30 mi.p.-Final football game on parade 11:30 to 12,30-Reception by Chinese officials

at Parada Grounds Reception Hall, 1.00 p.m.-Luncheon on parade grounds. 2.30 p.m.-Finál baseball 'game. 7.00 pm.--Dinner to oicers, men and foreign community on parade grounda, 9,30 m Presentation of Football and Baseball trophies by His Excellency, Prince 9.30. p.in,-Grand display of fireworks, Wednesday, November

Battleship Squadron,

COURT DRESS.

Departare of

THE TRUE ETIQUETTE.

We publish the following for the benefit of Hongkong's expectant knights who hope-one-

to be presented at Court.. day

Dress worn at his Majesty's Court,” edited by Mr. Herbert A. P. Trendell, of the Lord Chamberlain's Department, was publish ed by Mesars. Harrison and Son, It is beautifully illustrated by Mr. C. E. Collings The frontispiece is a reproduction of Mr. Archibald Start Worthley's portrait of the King in frcok dress,

race or open Griffa rase 5 lbs extra.. Non-

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(owner) 1

Mr. T, F. Hough's Sidier Dhu, 143 lbs Me Master's Blue Nile, 152 lbs (Mr Mackie) 2

Mr Darius Rubber Tree, 151 lbs

towner) 3

(Mr Gegg) Mr. HE Large's Blotting Pad, 149-lbs- Mr G. E. Morrell's Mainstay, 145 lbe....

(owner) 0

(Mz Balderson)

domare Teams been known to keep so well fogether as the three which competed on Saturday, and the win for C. Humphreya' taşm in the circumstances was good one. The

Ribeira, J. M. Lopes. A. 8. Ella, C. Emil, J. winning team included A. H. Carroll, A. J. V.

Forbes and HB, Jephson-

WATER POLO The sports anded with friendly water polo matob, the teamin being;

Blaca: F. K. Tats, B. C. Witchell, A. H. Carroll, HO. Sayor, A. J. V. Ribeiro, J. M. Lopes, A, 8. Els

Whites J. Forbes, A. V. Barros, C. J. Cooke, P., M. Romedios, E. Humphreys, A. B. Ellie and C. Rodrignen.

After some fast and exciting play the game ended in a win for the White by two goals to nil

Mesara. Erich Georg & Co, say in their weekly Thers in hardly much fresh to report to-day. business daring the week under review having been very lizal ed. The sterling demand

rate of exchange on Lendon closes at ls. 6-5/162, while rates on Shaughal are Ths. 75 for a Bank T/T, and Tls. 75, for a three days' sight Private Draft, the rate in Shanghai on this fox

three days sight Private Bill being Tla. 75. Borsilver in London is quoted 281d, and Console £854 ex interest. The rates of dis count in London are anokanged.

Bank Shares changed bands at 3750 and 87521 BANK SHARES-Hongkong and Shanghaf closing with buyers at the higher rate; the Lendon rate has advanced to £79 10a. Od. Nationals are unchangel

MARINE INSURANCE SHARES-Uniona sold in small way at $750. North Chinas have down to sellers at $215. Yanises continue in buyers at Tis, 80, while Cantons have eased demand at $160.--

FIXE INSURANCE SHABES, Hongkongs are

weights at 10 at. 6lbs. Winners of an open Mr Bratton's Compton, 150 Iha - Fordan) Dented the prises; and congratulated the wanted in swali lotu at $315, Chinme can be

-Au ̈ explanatory memorandum keys: “The various widths of embroidery, which alone in dicate the respective classes to which the wasrora | Mr are entitled, are plainly shown, end ought to eattle ones and for all many vexed questions,

The details of the old and new styles of

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(Mr

Hr Dryasdast's Coxcomb, 160 lbs

CRICKET.

(owner)-0

(Mr Dupree)

Mr. A. Bodgers, president of the Club, then

winners on their performances

The proceedings ended by those present cheering three times for the President.

LAWN BOWLA.

The return match-bólWeòn

the Police

Recreation Club and the Kowloon Bowling Club was played on Saturday afternoon at the Happy Valley. The weather proved ideal, and as the greens were in admirable condition, most enjoyable game resalted. Four rinks mustered and the usual 21 hands were played. Neither team was at its strongest, and, while the Police had to obtain the assistance of an outsider, Kowloon entrusted their fortune in part to two youthful skips. Singularly enough it was the rinks skipped by those players that want-down, though the margins were small, Taylor's rink loat by one and Ramsay's by three, the last head in both instances onverting. draw into a win for the polles, Milroy, how ever, upheld the reputation of Kowloon against Inspector Withers, and Skinner was also able to show a margin in favour of Kowloon Taken all through, the match was very even. The result, a win for Kowloon by seven puiale, the same as at the last meeting of the olabi, indien tes that there was little betw. on the teams. Beren points on four rinks is a remarkably close toore. At the elose Mr. Robertson, president of the Kowloon Club, in proposing the health of their ... 11 hosts, complimented the police on their sports, 11 manlike qualities, and Inspector Withers suit.

22 29 ably responded,

winning Babaoription Grifin rase 5 b. M. W. J. Gresson's Ardpatrick, 157 lbs Joosera who have not won more than two official roses in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb, A Cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the and of the Beason to be won by the Pony The field were sent away in a bunch, Coroomd.. scoring most marks in the races for the taking premier position. Coxcomb led past the Gymbiana Sakes at the Gymkhana Mestings stand for the drst time, Mainstay lying second. during the Season, counting 4 points for first; 2 for a second; and 1 for a third. The 2nd Blotting Pad third. Passing the Golf Club, benefit of marks already spored to pass with Blotting Pad drew up with the leader, bat fell the Pony on sale. Any winner of the race to back to second place near the football ground, carry 5 lbs extra for each win in subsequent and hopelessly out of the race as the inoline was starts for the race, bat in the event of a pony ascended. Passing the village Astral sprung carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lbs to be ded noted next time he starts. Bush 2 lbs to into the lead, Sidier Dhu and Blue Nile remain dedicted until he wins again when he supplanting the other leading ponies Bidier will carry the full penalties without deduction. Dhu challenged Astral, bat lacked the staying Penalties accumulative up to 15 lbs. EQ- trance fee $5. 2nd Prize: $25. (Half on power and the Colonial Secretary's pony passed irance foes to go to winner).

the post with some five lengths to spare. Blue Drya-unst's Earthquake; 156 Ibe

Nile ran a good third. Timo-2 min. 42 2/5 5 lbs altorazos (Mr Mackle) 1. The Pari paid $33.10 on the winner, Coxcomb, 181 Ibu........

(Mr Dupres) 2 and the Cash Swoops paid $563.85 on the first pony, $161.10 on the second and $80.55, on the Courtdress, either of which can be worn by Hon Mr F. H. May's Astral 146 The ... civilians as preferred, have been carefully not

Ibe allowance (owner) 3 third. forth, for, owing to want of printed offcial | Mr Reizbek's Maryland, 157 lbe, (Mr Gegg) 0 From geow to puppy dogs is not a long information, mistakes have constantly been Astral took up the position by the rail, Hary jump. One belongs to one branch of Natural made by wearers of these dresses when attending land being alongside, then Coxcomb, then Court, the particular feature of the two styles Earthquake. Passing the stand for the first History and the other to another. The para being erroneously combined, This has been

The Hongkong Celoket ground presented a graph in the D. P. the other day about especially noticeable in theesse of mayors... time, Coxcomb led, Astral following with Mary very animated appearance on Saturday, the dogh being regarded as A great Special stient ion is drawn to the waistcoats land third, and Earthquake last. The field cricketera being ones more busy at the nets delicacy by the native population of Nancing that should be worn in both styles of volvot net me wondering on many subjects for Court dross, these have hitherto been often continued in cicas order past Bowrington, but practising hard for the sowing Interport game of wrong material. They should be of white Astral drew level with Cozoomb approaching which in to take place at Bhangbai. Saturday's instance, how many of the lost, stolen, or satin er black silk velvet, not of white carded the Incline, Earthquake and Maryland running was a practice game among the probables for strayed pet dogs of Hongkong have gone up silk or black Marcells, these last two materials together some distance in the rear. Ascending interport honours, and on the day's bowling the West River consigned to the dog batóhorise

being

only permissible with the cloth Court the hill Coxsomb again went ahead of Astral, Corporal Gooding took premier ples. The of Nanning↑ „Again, who has not heard tha

Besides the directions for the costume of all and the two ponies were sat hazd at it, drawingsoores registered werd :-- allegation strenuously denied that the Chinese classes of subjects at various ceremonials, prap still further stead of Maryland and Earth- are en fond of roast dog as of roast pig.tical hints are given. When in the presence quake. Pawing the village, the latter pontes Evidently one of the old race of poets whe of the Sovereign" within the City the Lord were given a free rein and a taste of the whip, flourished in the early days at Cantoa knew Mayor of London "the crimson velvet

WOATS robe of state, ar for qu vari **

babit did not appear that they had any change what he was writing skont when he described

A soft-fronted shirt with white same is the in the rade. Earthquake responded, however, in Torso a Chinese dinner and mentioned this beat to wear with uniform. When breeches are with a remarkable turn of speed, and drew up incident:

worn, pants should reach to the knoon only, or a with the leaders entering the straight fit stockings

ings it is advisable to wear a thin pair of gallop in the home run saw him pany the cotton hose under the milk. This prevents the winning post two lengths shead of the fiǝld, Leah being soon through the silk,

Care should be taken to assure sword bolts Concomb defeating Astral for spoond place by from

abowing belów conts or waistcosts or above waistcost openings. This and may be achieved by wearing t the belt under the braces,

Stoves Valzged, de ningueen

And thought himself in luck, When close before him, what hò saw.

Looked something like a duck

Still, cautions grown, but, to be sure,

His brain he set to rack,

At length he turned to one behind

And, pointing, cried: "Quack Quack."

The Chinese gravely shook his head,

·Next mado a reverend bow;

And then expressed what dish it was

By uttering Bow-wow wow.'

dress:

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With®

Court suite plain gold or pearl studs should be in the shirt-front, and watch chalur should not be worn. The black silk fob with seals, it worn, should Inng from the fob poc ket on the right side.

Lient. F. R. Home & E. W. Day Captain Oliver

A. A. Claxton *.... 11 ·E, H-Huds

24 Captain Beasley... Corporal Gooding 14 E. D. Roed... C.L. Baath... 3. A. O. Brawn F. H. H. Starens 5T E. Pearce AW. J. Penko... 8. J. EL, Chalmers Why DTS SEDLY

EL R. Makin &W, Edwards;

V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS.

DAN KOWLOON. D. Melutyre G. L. Dance, Pam W. Russell

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Wilson

P. S. Watt (23) ·

P. 0. Ope

Irup. Hanson-

Stewart

Insp. Withers (skip.)

P.G. Bell Trap, Cameron (skip....20 E-Dunca C. Inap, Baker Insp. Bobertson Insp. MoHardy (skip.).,17

neck. Time-2 min. 7-1/5 secs. The Casti

The large attendance at the V.R: C. enclosure weeps paid $324.45 on the first, $92-70 on the on Saturday afternoon witnessed some excellent second, and 14635 on the third pooy. The port. The handicappers had done their work Pari pald $25.30 on the winger.

well, the result being a number of close and WELTHE BACK-Half « Mile, For China aroiting finishes. The results wors ---

Pony backs and Polo Ponies passed on such Two LunaraS HANDICAP :—This, was run by the Committee of the Club Catch wights of in thres keats, there being six startery in 13at.To be ridden by riders who have been

P. O. Glendenning A. HE

J, Henderson

A. Nicholson G. E. Haxton A. A. Milroy (skip.) Gray

Brown 1. Keith W. Taylor (skip.).

B. B. Baxter

Robban

T. Skinner (skip,

placed in small quantities at 8921, but are held for 893, with a small sale at that figure.

SHIPPING SKARNA-Hongkong, Canton and Macao: Steamboat Shares sold to a fair extent at $278, but most shares are obtainable. Indo- Chinas are unshanged and so are China and Manilas. Douglases are offering at $38 to 3974: Star Ferries are unchanged. Shell Transports have buyers at 44e. 6d,, which is also. the Lendon rate. Union Waterboats are on offer at $10.

REFINERIES-Unchanged and without sales. Baabe, are. unchanged. Chinese Engineering MINING SHARES Charbonnages as well as and Mining Company's shares are in request for the north at Tir. 18. -—--~

DOCKS, WHART28, Gonowns, &c.-Hong kong and Whampoa Deaks are quite neglected and sellers rule the market at 897; the Company has sold the AE. "Borsogon," which has been, small profit on cost. Geo. Fenwicks, New on their hands since the 1906 typhoon, with a Amoy Ducks, and Bhangbal Docke are unchang- inquired after at $40. Shanghai and Hongker ed. Hongkong sad, Kowloon Wharres are Wherres, after advancing to Tls. 175, have sellers in the north at Tls. 170.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS-Hong- kong Lands are Bra at 894, while a small lot of Kowloon Lands is for sale at $27. West Points sold at $46. Hongkong Hotels are quiet st $80; Humphreys have sellers at 994. Shanghai Lande are quoted Tia, 117 sells.

COTTON MILL-Ewos have dropped to Tla, 51, other Shanghai Mille are unchanged Hongkong Cottona sold at $11. Alhambras are nominal; Hongkong Eloatrics

SUNDRY MANUFACTURING COMPANI seld at $16, Green Island Cements changed hands at 810:50 and 810,35 cum dividend, and later on in fair lota at 810 ex the interim di ridend of 40 cents per share paid on 91st ultimo, Ropes changed hands að 824. Other shooks under this heading are unchanged and without sales.

MISCELLANEOUS-Chins Providents have sellers at 803. New Ponk:Tramways fetched

Shanghai. South China Morning Post havS salon at 823. Wm. Powells are steady-st 34; In other stocks under this heading nothing has been done and rates are unchanged.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS-

*The IG:M. aty, Prins Bigismund which log here on the 18th ally arrived at Sydney on the 5th inst, at 2p.li