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THE INTERPORT CARNIVAL

SECOND DAY'S SPORT.

Success attended the second day of the most interesting aquatic meeting promoted by the V.B. C. The sport was of the same high order as on the opening day. Some notewortliy achievements were recorded, and with glose finishes, accentuated by the feeling of inter port rivalry, the spectators found the-exhibi- tion fall that they could desire. Thore was no diminution in the attendance or in the interest manifested. The crowd on the lighter and on the club promises was as large as before, while tho usual number who get enjoyment out of the proceedings from the Fraya word in uvidence--An improvement-in-the seating ac commodation was effected.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1909.

front and he reached home first with a couple of lengths to spare. Barros, si on the previous

day, same with a rush at the finish and challeng ed Sayer for second place The latter, however, succeded in defeating him by a touch:

THROWING TEL POLO BALL B.W: McCabe (Shanghai), 67 ft. 4 in.: 1 -B. C. Witchell (Hong), 66 ft 2 in., 2′′ This was an Interport championship svent in which the sight competitors were allowed three throwseach. There were five local representatives. against three from Shanghai. MeCabo's frat throw showed that the athletic representative. of the sister port was an adept at the game, but Hongkong supporten were in buoyant spirit When Cloke of the Buffs outdid the Shanghai. man by six inches, Their delight was brief,

BAYER AND CORING

Another three rounds followed between H Sayer and A. D. Goo, Bayor proceeded to rush things from the start, and kept Gee basy dodg ing his rapid blows. In the second round Bayer got home repeatedly on Goe's jaw, "and Gee decided to give up the unequal content.

ing three round exhibition spar took place between Bill Lowie and Kid Marriott.

Then followed a sabre competition between Sergeants Link and Fincher of the Boffs Lank was an easy winner.

TRADE AND COMMERCE.

had been received,

is unchanged, there being an absence of business Clearances have not fallen off, but still could easily be improved upon. Naws from Bombay

while spinners show no sign of giving way ou their prices.

-Indian- Although demand from Szechwan has eased off somewhat, there was some Shanghai Piece Goods Todo says

Mesars, Noah Murray, and Go's Report on the enquiry from most of the other markets, and the total sales reported amount to 2:060 ducted wider the indent systems, or perhaps it as many No. 125, as possible, but not being in So much of the business now-a-days in con bales. The River ports were anxious to secure would be more correct to say has heas that over supply holders are not at all anxions to one is apt to put the market down as deadly have also been on the market, and it is said that

kell.

The Tientsin and Newchwang merchants dail if there is none of that class of business from the latter district some good buying orders passing at the moment. What is wanted all EXHIBITIONS.

the time is fresh businese, and ireporters are

at at the moment than any number of forward After an interval of fiftoền minutes an sans prone to overlook the fact that the deliveries

a better indication of the state of the mar

contracts can possibly be, as they are only based on anticipated demands, which may never eventuste, as has so often happened. On this basis thore is not much to complain about the trade At present porters declare their clearances have boon excellent daring the interval 11 would, perhaps, be more satisfactory if this were by as well as frash importations, for it is to be feared the dealers are discriminating by taking hosper bought goods first and allowing charges to accumulate on their earlier purchases that

tal till remain uncleared. This also militates against the holders of fresh-stocks of their own, who not onnstorally are disinclined to accept cent. below replacing cost. It is small consola. prices now current, bere that are 10 to 15 per tion to know the home markets of an increased demand for India are becoming brighter, when it te realised that at the same time excessive up plies are being imported by onsa neighbours, with the objent of a footing in the trade

CARVALHO V. CHUSTOT.

Japanese The Hankow dealers have con tinued buying and 1,500 Bales have changed as most Im bande on the basis of Tha, 102.00 to Tls. 108.50 for No. 16s, and Tla, 115.50 to The 119,00 for. No. 20s. Business has in a way been facilitated

holders

have been fully maintained. Latest telegrama from Osaka quote the market steady to firm at Yen 128.70, Yen 126.30 and Yen 127.60 for September October and November option respectivly,

however, for McCabe on his next throw went in a three round bout, Chanynt allowing spplicable to both the old stocks under indents prices. Clear light concessions in their

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400 YARDS INTERPORT CHAMPIONSHIP.

R. W. McCabe (Shanghai) CJ, Cooke (Hongkong) W. Jones (Shanghai). Times-1st man, in, 56-1/5 aves; 2nd mari, 7 min. 59-2/5 secs.

When half of yesterday's programme had fully three foot beyond the soldier. Witchell's bean covered, interport honours were not look.econd attempt went beyond Cloke's best throw, but neither he nor any of the other local com ing over bright for Shanghai, the, first and second in the plunging championship, and the Petitors could boat McCabe's excellent throw. team race, having fallen to Hongkong. Thus they held threa interport events _to_the_one. Bocured by Shanghai, while the result of the bigh diving competition was still unsettled. But the last four iteras on the programms, twó of which were interport, saw honours even, for thanks to MeCabe's skill, both foll to Shanghai The result of today's interport event will decide which team shall tako prontier position— Hongkong or Shanghai.

The meeting is under the management of the following officials:

President His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O. Chairman: Mr. A. Bodgir. Hon, Treasurer --Mr. C. 13-Siles.-- Hon. Socretary Mr. F. Lammert. Judges: Messrs. M. Melvar, J. Rodgər, H. B. Bridger, A. N. Kemp and L. V. Lammart.

Referee. Mr. G. A. Caldwell. Starter: "Mr. T. Meek. Handicappers Memark. T. Moek, A. A. Claxton, A. E. S. Alves, H. Carroll and H. C. Sayor...

Official Time-karpers: Messrs. B. Galluzzi

and W. A. Crake.

Results of the various ayents follow:-

HURDLE - RACE,

A good entry was received for this event. The distance was two lengths over four hurdles, the first in sach heat to swim in the final

FIRST HEAT: J. M. R. Pereira, receiving

four seconds, 1. Time-49 secs:

-SECOND BEAT: R. C. Witchell, zeratoh 1. Time--46 sec. Witshell was not seriously challenged by his two rivals, Yvanovich and

Barros.

THIRD HEAT: F. L. Roza, receiving 5 s., 1. Time-50-4/5 secs. A good struggle between Petersen and Roza, with H. C. Sayer going strong.

FOURTH HEAT A.J.V. Ribeiro, receiving four seconds, "1." "Time 53/1-5 secs. Looked dead heat almost with Carroll, but Ribeiro phtained the verdict.

INTEKPORT PLUNGING.

F. M. Roza Pereira, 57ft 6in. B. C. Witabeli, 57ft. 2ín.

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Prince, Fowler, and Cook of Shanghai, agres. ing to abide by local conditions, struggled for

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The entrants in this event were:

B. A. Carvalho and I. E. Chunyat next mat

Carvalho fifteen pounds. The pair. lost no time in getting into holts, and provided a very interesting mill The second round was a willing ene. Chunyut forced the fighting, but every time he rushed in Carvalho scored with right and left. In the third round Carvalbo belt the advantage, and although Chun continued with a rare plack, he had no chance with his generous opponent, who might have forced the fighting when he had Chwynt played out. The decides was a popular one,

Hongkong CJ. Cook, R. C. Witchell for the fight was without doubt the best at any price. It looks as though there

F. C. 3. Bose, C. Humphreys, A. A. Claxton, A. V. Barros.

Shanghai: R. W. McCabe, C. W. O. Mayao, G. J. Robinson and W. Jones.

witnessed during the evening.

THE INTERPORT MATCH,“

The match for interport honours was between A. À. Clarion (Hongkong) and C. W. O. Mayne (Shanghai). The representatives were well matched and put considerable life and science into the three fast rounds they fought. Honours were so even that the judges did not give decision.

FORBES V. CAPHAM.

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in going to be a long and costly struggle for the possession of this market in Manchester makes, with the inevitable result of cheap goods, for the consumer and heavy losses to the Importers. The movement of goods cannot be items show an increase over last year, but that called satisfactory. True, the deliveries of some was by no means an abnormal year, and than in almost every anoh case the Imports are still more exceiro. And this applies to almost all makes, with the exception of Fancies, the deliveries of which have been-artificially necelerated by the great sacrifices Importers have had to suffer in reducing their stocks. The outlook is not at all. satisfactory from whatever side it is viewed.

The course was from a launch between Marray Pier and the VB.C., to a buoy beyond the Club House-1-16 word gu saw the ten men take the water together and, swim in close or dər until well out in the stream. McCabe then drew slightly ahead, being, followed by Humphreys and Cooke. The

The principal event of the evening, which Shanghai man, first rounded the buoy, and was leaked forward to with considerable interest,

The Country markets are without any so far Humphreys and held him. Here, was an eight round bout. between J. Forbes, special feature, and greatly depend on the pro- however, the short distance man fell out, and 10st be, and A. J. Capham, 11st 31be. With greas of the harvests during the next few Cooke followed close in the wake of the swimmer the sounding of the gong it was apparent that weeks. At the commencement of the interval a steamer advertised to load for Korea, seems to whom he sunimbed on the previous day, the fight was going to be a willing one, but the to have stimulated the deliveries considerably, evidently bent on making him go for the pre-shrupt ending of the contest in the first round Yesterday orders for American goods came down from Newchwang, and over two thousand ent race. But McCabe was quite equal to cansed general disappointment. Both men were.

bales had been bought up to noon to day, but the occasion, his long weeping over hard hitters, Forbes in particular. His power the second, hand holders, from whom they were

stroke carrying bad through the water ful swings were very effective, and this was up-bought, have boon fairly easy to deal with. Im at a rapid pace, while to this spectator he did art from a contusion which he raised below porters will not look at the prices they are not appear to be exerting himself at all Near Capham's left eye. The fight was fot allowed selling at and consequently remain laactive. the lighter Cooks and McCabe had left the test to proceed far enough, however, to judge of the The Astires report the Tientsin market as hav. of the sempetitors far behind, and these wore men's qualifications, for before the first round good demand before long. The Mid-Autumn ing improved round and fully expect to see a

soarcely noticed while the struggle for interport had concludert the decision was given against settling day, which occure on the 28th inst., is honours was being fought out botwaen the best Forbes for s hit in plinch.

probably making itself felt in these times of long-distance men which Hongkong and Shang

quiet but quite satisfactory business judging by restricted credit. Hankow seems to be doing a hai can produce. McCabe put on his final spart

the offtake it seems, however, to have changed passing the lighter, and Cooke Hikewiss got

Its nature somewhat, as many former suppliers moving in his best-style.

here was a spoil

are complaining of the absence of orders for their goods. of intense excitement, Hongkong barrackers shouting themselves

The agitation over Manchuria appears to be hoarse with cries of

gulstening down now, and there is no doubt that the influence of Russia in the North and Japan in the South will continue to prevail, and or ne they reap the greater part of the whether or banofite derivable from their respective spheres of infiuenes that provines is bound to progress,

Dr. F. H. Kew acted as referee. The judges wore the Hon. P. G. Barlett and Mr. H. J. Gedge. Mr. T. Meak acted as timekeeper, Mr. R. L. Bridger a M., C., while the stewarts were Messrs. J. &. 8, Alves, à. L. Alves, H. E. Scriven and J. H. Mead.

LUCAL SPORT.

LAWN BOWLS.

Come on, Cocke", the responding ory of the small Shanghai following being one long wall of Mac, Mac" And right well. did Mao uphold the intereste of the northern port. As the launch at which the race ́ended "Was“ nearby we grilly denealogill. of Cooke, sud although the local man did his Several matches in the championship con- best, be was unable to overtake the Shang-petition were played off on Thursday. hai champion who won the race by three seconds. Dawson beat J. Henderson (Taikoo) by 38 to Jones got third place, but was yards behind G. R. Harton beat D. Gow by 23 to 10,

rodived even a greater ovation, than on the Blake bea. J. Taylor (Taikoo) by 21 to 16. previous day, and the cheers of those who delight in a good rano broke forth afresh as Cooke passed through the gate.

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LocalIt is reported that one foreign owned Mill has No. 148. st Tis. 102.00 and a native Mill has placed a fair line of No. 166, at Tls." sales of bundles at The $1.23 to Tis. 93.25 for 105.00 and business continues to be done in raTM No. 168., Ts. 93.75 to Tis, 97.75 for No. Tls. 95.00 Tis. 99.50 for No. 148. and Tls. 98.25 to is 10200 for No-16s These prices again show a stronger tendency. Stocks at the Mille continue to be steadily rated-

Cotton. Demand keeps increasing and the Japan Mills are as anxions to buy so ever, but differences in priose alone prevents busines being done. Up to the close of last week the purchases for export were considerable and these have been further increased by sales of Tangchow hai at Tls. 23.20 for October-November option. at Tls. 24.00, Techong at Tls. 2380 and Shang- For the same delivery it in said as much as Tls. 25.40 has been paid for Ningpo Cotton. For nearer delivery the market is stronger and Tls. 24.40 was paid for Shanghai Cotton for delivery on the 15th of next month. Closing quotations, areTls. 24.60 for Tungehow, Tis 24.50 for Tachong and Four Chop, 11, 24.20 for Shang asi and $11.30 for Seed Cotton.

As regards Exchange, the Report says:- Rates have only moved within narrow limits for Silver 23.11/16 and 23.13/16 and local Exchange T.T. 2/3 and 2/4. This dullness has not conduced to business, and, both Importers and Exporters have been content by sitting on the force, awaiting developments.

BAW SILK TEADS OF TOKOHAMA Mr. Shito, President of the Silk Conditioning Honse in Yokohama, speaking on the past and future of the raw silk trade of Yokohams said:- Fifty years has now elapsed since the port was opened la 1859. The most important export is accelerated the prosperity of the port raw silk, and its remarkable development has The trade has in the last fifty years increased twenty-three times, or about 200 per cent in think that the present volume of trade 200,000 each decade. It may not be, over-sanguine to bales a year will increase up to 300,000 bales in the course of next decade, because the serion! tural industry admits of further development, al- though there is not much room left in such row silk centres as Josha, Shinshu, Bushu and Koshn. The satuan sericaltare has of late made marvellous progress, but some more years arust slapse before it is fully developed. Soriculture needs protection and encour agement-in order to promote its develop inue the demand for silk textiles will be

30 long as luxurione habits

CHILD ATE AN

ENTIRE BOX

OF CUTICURA

Spread on Some Crackers--Not the Slightest Injury Resulted from Little Fellow's Escapade Most Positive Way Ingradients of

CUTICURA PROVEN PURE

SWEET AND HARMLESS

A New York friend of Cutiesten. Witam. the following interesting letter:-

"My three year old son and heir, after being put to bed on a trip Boross the Atlantic, investigated the state- room and located box of graham crackers and a box of Cuticure Dint- meat.

When a search was made for the bor, it was found empty and the kid admitted that he had eaten the son tenta of the entire box spread on the crackers. It cured him of a bad cold and I don't know what else

No more conelizaive evidenos than the above could be offered that every Ingredient of Cutleum Oltment is abs solutely pure, sweet and harmless. If it may be safály esten by a young child, none but the most beneficial resulte cas be expected to attend its application to even the tenderest skin or youngest infant, This feeling is shared by mothers and sursan to such an extent that Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Obit ment-have-for many yeam been unbesi- - tatingly used throughout the civiced world for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, scalp, hair and hands of Infante and children from the hour of birth. And greater still, if possible, is the confidence "reposed in * Outlourà Remedies for the treatment of ! torturing and disfiguring humours of the skin and scalp. The suffering which they have thus alleviated among the young and the confort they have, at- forded worn-out and 'worried parents have led to their adoption in countless Home as priceless agents in the speedy, permanent, safe and economical treat ment of infantile and birth humours, 00- veman, rásben, Irritations, Inflamma- tlong and chaflugs, and other fiching, scaly and pimply humours when all other - remedies suitable for children fall-

Curious Remedies are told throuxbout the world. Depėja: Loudon, 21 Charterhotine By: Parja &

on de la Paix: Australia, B. Towns & Co.. Ordner: path. Afries, Loans, Ed. Cape Town, East Labe bele Rugs Ferrein, Moscow: Japan, Maruya, -- 40. Tolna; U. §. A. Polk" Dry & Chem. Cerpe

How Props, Bostou.

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FOLKESTONE BEAUTY SHOW.

QUEEN OF PARIS FIRST.

Folkestone's nerves were strained to the highest pitch when the battle of beauty was fought and won

and will be an object lesson to the rest of China as they are in good demand in the United band by two to one, but the ladies who smiled

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Although among the firmest upholders of beauty war against France, and the gauntlet the entente cordials, the town bad declared n was promptly taken up. The French force of twelve outnumbered the gallant little English

raw silk The export of raw silk to that country soloated at the beauty show a fortnight ago. States--the principal customers for Japanese beneath the Union Jack were all picked fighters

in 1867 totalled 491,983 pounds, i-1908 it was Before the battle walked along the pro one times in forty-two years. In pursuance of her girls, and I marvelled that it had been possible 15,424,41 pounds, showing an increase by thirty menade and saw crowds of delightful English traditional protection polier, the United States to choose only six from them. has made endeavours to encourage the bome

The French competitors were Mile. Augustine Drisch (Queen of the Paris

-the reputation of the northern port against Cocks. As McCabe entered the V. C. he-Bamasy boat W. Fincher by 21-to-16, nnd J. J. new colonists will requ Cotton owing to the industry with a view to checking the importirkeanne Ldt, Paria.

Tata, F. B. Süra, F. M. Roza Pereira, & M. Le Bores, CarlBunge, and R. C. Witchell. Pereira's first plunge. carried him 544 feet, and he was closely followed by Fowler and Witchell In the second attempt Fowler outdistanco Pereira, but the latter in his seconil piange added fully a foot to Fowler's distance, a feat which was: warmly applauded. Bunge's marvellous.capacity for holding his breath might have found him - among the winners had he has able to keep a straight course, but he generally siewed round

with the tide. In his last offart Witokell was also successful in passing Fowler's mark, and gained second place for Hongkong

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ROYS RACE.

Seven boys under fifteen competed in the two length's handicap, which proved a most exciting event. Three members of the Logan family participated, but the oldest could not make up his heavy handicap. The winners deserved places.

INTERPORT TEAM RACE.

Hongkong team-A E Alves, R. Lapsley, C. J. Cooke, P. M. Remedies, 4. A. Claxton, C. Humphreys, E. C.. Bayer and R. C. Witchell

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WATER POLO,

The second day's sport endod with a water polo match between two teams of V. B. C. members. Those who played were:

Whites: V. Barros (captain), H. J. White, P. M. Remedios, R. A. Carvalho, C. A,

Rodrigues, E. Leitao and P. Yvanovich. J. M. Pereira, A. J. V. Ribeiro, F. L

Bluser H. C. Sayer (captain); &, A. Alves,

Roza, F. K. Tata and M.A.E. Sonza

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The blues proved a slightly stronger com haation than the whites, their passing being quicker and their shooting truor. After an exciting match the game ended in their favor by two goals.

Final: Blues, 3; Whites, goal. Miss Lyon will present the prizes.

The sports will conclude this afternoon, and

BOXING CONTESTS.

The Club's gymnasium was well filled last evening, when a number of amateur boxing contexts were brought of. The first was a tour [ round bout between

PETERSEN AND İVANOVICH.

TENNIS.

KOWLOON CEICHET CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.

quoted, namely, 94d.

championship of Kowloon Cricket Club, which As we anticipated, the final in the toun's

was played off on Thursday afternoon, proved

holder, Mr. P. H. Klimnock, being absent from an exciting and interesting game. The previous the Colony, was unable to compete. The finalists were Mosers. . E. Green and W. N. Edwards. In the first set the game was exceed ingly fat, the driving and placing of both players being excellent. Game after game is keenly contested antil geven all" was called. Green won the set at 2-7, through a faulty second and third sets were productive of long drive by Edwards, and had the service. The

rallies. Green showed a steadiness in form, but his opponent was seccassful in bringing of some difficult strokes, and won both sets at 6-2, thereby becoming entitled to the champion ship gold medal presented by the Vice-Pre-very full sident, Mr. W. Stewart.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL ASSOULA- TION COUNCIL.

to what is possible if modaru, up-to-date methods To that extent, at all events, it will be of assist

paraned in the development of the country. Banes to other nations who are seeking for com

wil he slle to push their frade in that provinco mercial openings, and no doubt in time they also, so soon as it is seen what lines of goods the

The strong position af expected shortage of the erop in the United but ultra-protection failed in the raw silk in- States is keeping the Manchester market very dustry because it is an industry which demands firm, combined with the short time principle more manual labour than

mechanical procesos. adopted by spinners. As regards staple makes France has for the past sixteen years paid business with this is quiet impracticable, but annual aubsidies amounting to 4,000,000 franca

market, there is small orders for Fancies are apparently still each to serioulture and raw silk production, through. In the Liverpool Cotton and-is-now-about to vote a subsidy for

a good doal of move-

the next two decades. Despite the encourage. ment up and down

almost daily, this ment the raw silk industry of France does not morning the "spot" price being advised show any development. On the contrary it as 6.84d steady. There is, however some shows signs of decradaing production. In Italy vasterday 6.624, was quoted for September, and very night. The greater part of the process of acepticism about this, ás at the close the geospect of this branch of industry is not earlier in the day 6.46d for December-January manufacturing raw silk depends on the handi option, For Egyptian a slight decline is craft more than it does on machinery, and therefore the industry can hardly flourish in In Now York the quotations for Middling are countries where the cost of living is high. The 12.44 conta for October and 12.48-cents for industry, which demands special tact, will not December. There is no news of this goods may unlos cheap food-which forms the basis market, which presumably is unchanged. of wages rate can be obtained. In this respect infinence on prices when the market re-opens. Chinesa raw silk is vastly inferior to though the firmer Exchange may have some countries. Chine is her only competitor, but the The market for Yarns is keeping quite steady, Japan had a particndar advantage over Western

The demand and clearances are fully satisfactory Japanese product, and it would be impossible. for the period of the year for all spinnings. for Chinese foods to erreach on Japan's The weather conditions continue distinctly markets favourable for Cotton and a fairly large forward greatly improved. The climate of Japan is quality has been business is being done, but prices are keeping peculiarly suited to serieulture, and the indus

try is encouraged by the local authorities From what Importers tell as there is scarcely throughout this country. Besides, vast improve- anything doing from first hands, and they are

ment has been introduced in soriculture and really beginning to despair that prices will ever the production of a superior article is ever- be allowed to go nigh enough to permit of their increasing. France and Italy produce a sup. selling at any where near replacing cost. The ector article, but its quantity is small. * Chine traninotion reperto in American makes are all produces a large quantity of raw silk, but its second hands and amount to over 2,100 bales quality is inferior, Japan sat produce a large There is a good proportion of light weight quantity of this article which is up to the Ital Shirtings, of which we can quote Tis. 3.37 for an aud French article in quality. It may 3.57 for for Buffalo LL, and in Sheetings Japan will stand at the top in the industry in Harding LL, Tla 3.40 for Piedmont K. Ts. therefore, not be over sanguine to hope that- some 3.25 yards at Tls, 4.273/4,40 and heavier the near future. and Tia.4.80 for Massachusetts. In Drills 3 weights at Is. 4.70 for Loray A and Abbeville yards have changed hands at Tls. 4.70. Cameron The Anctions have not shown up very well at Tls. 4.95 and Massachusetts at Tis. 5.00. for the staple makes of

White goods Grey and though the differences in wont esses are not very great. In only a few instances have Turkey Reds shown any appreciation, but this is probably accounted for by the increased su plies coming forward

Shanghattam-H. W. McCabe, G.J. Robin-

son, J. W: Wilson, T. W. Wilson, D), -- Cook, E. Prince, W. Jones, and C. W.

A meeting of this body was held at the Y.M.C.A. Inst Ovening, when it was decided to Mayno

From start to Buish the fight was an ex-appoint a board of examiners for the purpose of ... Ž

citing one, and the combataats continued to mix Right mon a-side took part in the team race things up. Petersen soured with right and left examining referees. The members appointed -Shanghai v. Hongkong. Shanghai obtained swings to the body, but they lacked the force Edwards, the Buffz, Guauer Marsh, Royal wore Mr. Frank Browns (president), Sergeant a slight advantage with their first two men, but Franovich's drives which, although not deliver Artillery, Sapper Heigh, Royal Engineers, and Lapaley ansuled Hongkong to draw level, Wited so often, proved mere effective. The latter Mr. Jamesco, H.K.F.. Byelaws were sub shell improved ou this, Cooks went even better, and Humphreye finished with two or

was given the decision.

mitted and approved, and will be issued with three lengths to spare. Time--2.35-1/5.

the rules of the Asscalation in book form in the course of next week.

FOUR LENGTHS HANDICAP.

P. M. Remedies, woratch H.-C. Sayer, receives 6 seconds

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Time-1 min. 40 3/5 seconds.

The starters in

ROZA V. CHƠNTUT.;

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F. L. da Roze sad O. R. Chunyat next -entered the ring for a four round bout. Chuz- yat was giving his opponent about 30 lbs., but what he looked in weight he made up in agility, generally éluding Reza's hefty swings

FUSIONES V. WHITE,

Football Club, the Boys Own flub, the Mos lems, the Buffs Drummere, the 83rd and 88th Co., RG.A. and the Departmonial team.

until the

THE CHINA PONY FOR THE BANGKOK R CECOURSE.

Mlle. Therese Chaoque, Paris- Mille. Helene Gervais (Beauty Queen of Normandy),

Mlle. Ernestine Thuillier, Kouen, Mlle. Marcile Beancorino, RonEL.........*** Mile. Helene Franchomme, Lille. Mile Marthe Boutmy, Lille. Mile. Raymonde Boghin, Lille.

The most picturesque of the invaders were with quaint white linen caps on their fair the flaker girls from Calais in their gula dresses,

head. They were

Mile. Louise Dutertre. Miko. Marie Drollet, and

All were very happy, and full of laughter,” ̈ Mlle. Clemence Fanquet.. chattering gally in answer to my olumsy French complimente, and telling me that this was the they thought Folkestone delightful. first time they had ever been in England, and

BEAUTY SECRETS,

The English force had been in striot training their Sparton self-denial, of chocolates and ices for weeks post. Wonderful stories aro told of refused, of long walks and of toilet secrets that could not be divulged.

Their names were:~~ Miss Asta Fleming, Whitstable; Miss Louie Ellis, Tanbridge Wells; Miaa Kane Gervard. Hempatend; Mina Dorothy Elliott, Hornsey: Miss Carpenter, Folkestone; and Miss Watts, Folkestone.

When the curtain was rang up in the Pier Pavillon on the battlefield, a gasp of admira- from the crowded audience. Ranged in a tion, followed by volleys of applause, burst semi-circle before the footlights were the eighteen fourless beauties with the Paris Queen seated on a raised dais in the centre. Behind

them were Councillors from the four French Towns represented, their sCALVOR Of office stratolod gandily across the broad white shirt fronts of their ovening dress. With them stood the Mayors of Folkestone and Canterbary in their official robos,

Those interested in racing in Bangkok, even if they are not actually owners, will be glad, says the Bangkok Times, to hear that the Chins all the more satisfactory as the scheme is purely Forsyth, explaining the competition, and then pany sohome is likely to go through. This is A short speech was made by Mr. Robert ralians, on the whole ry. Fart Black experimental, many of the enbscribers mover the audience were asked to exercise their frau-

steady to fix having seen a China pony before. A few years chise,

not

1st-Piano, mlue £37. 2nd lady's bicycle. 3rd.-A-lady's gold watch.

HOYGKONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: SECOND DIVISION,

prices, considering the free quantities that are this final ware A. and occasionally getting home some pretty V. Barros, receives 6 seconds, Heja In the last round Hoza made up other meeting was held to consider the forma are weaker as a rule. Woollens have not sold good hook work, but no racing. Many to the footlights and bored. The audience Following the meeting of the Council, an being offered, upwards of 12,000 pieces a week, two or three of these ponies were imported Paris of mythologiest fame had an easy tasks and they stood the climate very well. They did in comparison as each competitor in turn came counting miscellaneous Auctions. Venetians Sayer, receives 6 saca, AH Carroll for his previous slackness and the judgestion of a Rocond division of the Longne. There very successfully, the demand, apparently, not doubts have been expressed so to the probability weighed their maceite sad marked them accord receives 4 SOLS, and P. M. Remedios, called for another two minute round. This wore prosent representatives from the Lusitan being very even Instings and certain colours of there being a race meating this year, but the ingly. Voting papers had been handed to Horateh. An excollent start was witzessed, and anded in favour of Chunyat, and he was declared

of Camlets have shown some firmudes.

hopeful state of affairs at present proraises well. everyone, and there were collected and counted. Barros and Sayer had a big lead in the first the winner. length. In the second Sayer took the lead,.

The same firm's Cotton Yarn Report has the Certainly a meeting at which there are events following:-

for Australians, Siamess and Chinese animals

The jurizes were sti Carroll tossening the distance that separated

There has been a quiet general enquiry during confined mostly interesting than a programme him from the formost men, and Remedios, over-

одо Next came & three round contest between It was agreed that a second division of the wook and a fair business has resulted. The confined mostly to various classes of

Home Cotton markets keep very steady and to bread of pony. It is anticipated there will be bouling

C. A. C. Rodrigues and H. J. White. From a the Leagus should be formed, and it day's telegram from Liverpool quotes the at least night persons racing China ponics, and Carroll. On the third turn Remedios drew level with Carroll, and entertaining. White always closed his eyes to enter, thus bringing eight teama into the Orlenus, while the latest rate for December

spectator's point of view this proved highly was decided to try to get another team market there at 64d for Spot cargo of Mid that the ponies will come from Shanghai): before the length was our plated ver when he saw a blow opning, and when he got it held next Friday to draw up rules, and to elect earlier part of the week when quotations for Charmant and Special Skin Tauic and Poudre took Farros, In the last length he caught he smiled. In fact, every blow he got through

second division. A further meeting will be Jannary option was 6.468. The New York HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL-Keep your com-

market

appears to have weakened during the plexion, Mrs. Ellen's Créme Charmante, Lait up Sayur, who put on

his final spurt, out the fight brought a mile to his face, to the office bearers, and these will be submitted to a November-December were rospectively 1218 Charmant will enable you to do it. Her and tremendous cheers, and French and Eng- but his speed proved insufficient. The final

The Mayor of Folkestone kissed the winners stegre saw Remedios graviually drawing to the

great amusement of the spectators. Rodrigues meeting of the Hongkong Football Association cents and 12.20 cents, but to-day s telogram has Specialities for the Skin are the study of a liek competitors and visitors celebrated the

which will be held later.

boan received giving the price for latter delivery time. A. 9. Watson & Co. Ltd. Sole Agente vistory by singing the "Marseillaise," (Daily as 12,48 cents

[453 Chronicle)

Won

The result was announced, amid breathlesa" excitement, as follows →→

ist Prize: Mlle. Orlach.

2nd Prize: Miss Dolly Carpenter. 3rd Prize: Misa Lonte Ellis.