which has not been hoard for several months.
In contrast to last week this week has had u fall list of engaguments, and local happenings have been of more than ordinary importance.
HONGKONG UNIVERSITY,
RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
The following minutes have been placed at our The warmer weather of the past two days has
disposal. best responsible for the use of ice again. The
Minutes of the ninth meeting of the Univor tintinnabulation in the glass is a pleasant sousity Committee held at Hongkong, on 23rd February, 1910-Present-Eis Excelle muy the Governor (Chairman); Hon. Bir F. H. May, KC.M.G.; Hon. Sir P. Chater, K.CM.G.; his Lordship the Bishop of Victoria, Hon. Mr AM. Thomson'; Hou, Mr. W. Chat ham, C.M.G.;- Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.Girofaronne to Resolution 15: Hon. Mr. Wai Yuk, 0.35.0., Mr. A. W. Brewin, Mr. Lan Chu-pak, Mr. C. Clamenti, Mr. A. Tarner, Mr. E. A. Irving, Mr. E. A Dryer (attended by invitation). Absent Mr H. N. Mcdy, Mr. II. E. Pollock, R.C. (in England).
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The finest site in the Colony" has given rise to considerable discussion. The Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart, animated with sentiment which hopos to se civis pride oxpressed in a City Hall built of granito in classic style, sought to rouso the community ovor the action of the Government in proposing to part with this
The Treasurer, Bir P. CHATER, proposed
The CHAIRMAN read the following latter from Mr. J. H. Scott, dated 17/2/10, with
"I desire to thank you for your kind latter dated 16th-ult, and for the information given in it, and its enclosures regarding the University
"While thanking you for suggesting that my name should be attached to the Chair of Engineering a resolution, subject to the con-itors.
Mr Geist-Those creditors are friendly red His Lordship-Friendly or otherwise, if there
plot of land to the Standard Oil Company two investments in mortgages on property ourrence of John Swire & Sons and their for the consideration of six lakhs of dollars, amounting together to $202,500 at 6 por cont allied firms, having been passed to that offert was a chance of more being got by the bank
SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA,
THE HOLGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, APRIL 18rw, 1910. meanwhile to employ the firm of Messrs Deacon,stistled with their conduct, because they had} Looker & Deacon, who would also be retained absconded. One of the conditions of the for the traumation of any other business composition was that only the debtor who had The first mosting of the Hongkong Gym- connected with the University. The firm will appeared was to be released from liability, and khan Club was held at the Racecourse on Saturday in ileal weather. The turf was in be asked on what torms they will undertake not the othere. auch work. The daci-ion to employ the firm of Mr. E. J. Grist (of Messrs. Wilkinson & good condition, and as a consequence the racing was good. There was a fair attendance of Masers Deacon, Lecker & Danson was corrina Grust) opposed the proposed composition, on by 8 votes to 2 The Chairman, Siz Honry the ground that the
conduct of the pectators, and the handsome dividends disburs- May and Dr Ho Kai did not vota.
debtor who had come forward was not ated by both the Pari Mutuel mad the Coah all satisfactory. The debtor did not know Sweeps indicated that the majority of thoss "having a flutter." The how many partners there were in the firm, prosunt were what their respective interests were, where Gymkhana Stakes, the principal event on the programme, brought forth a field of six, and they wore at prosent, er anything else.
Mr R. A. Harding, who appeared for 13-usual prayed an interesting mee. It proved a run between Blackmore Valo and Fig Tree, creditors out of the 16, supported the compost and the dark pony, just innanged to win by a tion.
1080, The Tafa Band played selections during the afternoon. The patrons and officials posible for the success of the meeting Patrons His Excellency Sir Frederick ruptoy going on they would not agree to the Lagard, KCMG., C.E., D.S.O. His Ex- I have to say that, as it is desired to commom- montality of John Swire & Sons, my partners his answers curious, to say the least of it, but and I beg that the name "Tal-koo" be sub- I do not know that that in itself would be and prevent the Colony from obtaining the Chatham, C.M.G, (D.P.W), whose consent be/stilated for "Booti," and they hope this alters. aufilcient grounds to refuse a composition agreed Jockey Club (Ez-Oficio)-The Hon. Eir F. H.
Mr. E. Davidson, who appeared for another had already ebtrined, to not with Sir P. Chater tion will meet with the approval of yourself to by 13 out of 16 creditors. as Trustees of the University Funds, ponding and the Committee"
It was unanimously decided to accept Mr. creditor, said there was nothing before the Receiver expected to be able to realise. Mr. Davidson quoted figures to show that a com- alterod to the "Tai-koo Chair of Engineering,"
SUPREME COURT."
paratively small proportion of the assets estimated by the petitioning creditor would Saturday, April 16th,
allow of the payment of the proposeit. Go per cont. In order to show that bis and Mr. Grist, clients were bond fide in the mattor they wersj willing that the Official Receiver should pay to the other creditors the 69 per cent, that the Arm should be made ankrupt and thet bis and Mr. Grist's clients should take their chanco after the other creditors had been poid their 58 per cent.
1.The committee of the Gymkhana Club will
appoint a judge, who will judge this competi tion throughout the anason and whose decision shall be final. In the case of illness or absence of any judge appointed the committee shall appoint a substitute.
Mr. H. J. Gedge's toam, comprising Mesara. G. C. Moxon and R. F. C. Master...... The R.G.A., composed of Captains Finch,
Loring and Twigs...
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The Magpies, including Mestra, Lowdor
Elwes and Johnstone... Cash Sweep payments.wore ---
1st Ticket No. 55
2nd
3rd
11
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51 4
LADIES NOMINATION,
$315
90 45
THREE-QUARIERS
OF A MILE FLAT RACE-For all China ponies. Catoli woights Ponies to bo nomi- hated by a lady, "The names of the ponies will be placed in one hat, the names of riders in another bat and drawn alternately. Ponies to be ridden by ridors whose names appear at the samo drawing. No pony to be scratched after entry excopt en accouart of sickness.
The CHAIRMAN, at the instance of Sir Porate the gift made by and through the instra-debtor's conduct. I certainly thought some of cellency Maj.-Gord, R. G. Broadwood, C.B. When entering for this event competitors are
The commitice approved them.
Chater, proposed the appointment of the Hon Mr. A. M. Thomson and the Hon. Mr. W
Rear-Admiral H. Lyoit, E.N.
Committee:-The Stowards of the Hongkong
May, KC.M.G., Hon. Mt. W. J. Gresson, Mosers, J. Johnstone, H. J. Gedge, C. H. Ross,
But when the Government explanation was forthcoming the matter assumed a different aspect, and the conviction became general that only a reckless man would attempt to intornos
money required to commence much cooded works, The unofficial mombors, with the exception of the Hon. Mr. Stewart and the Hon. Mr. Wei the appointment of Trustees under the Or Scott's proposal and that the name shall be Court as to the amount of assets the Offeint. C, Moxon and Major W, A. Eston. Yak, gave their support to the Government, who may indeed be congratulated on having accomplished a good stroke of business."
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finance of Incorporation. The Committen approved, and agreed that full powers should be vested in the Trustees to make any small disbursements the authority of the Chairman and to invest the Fands in no- cordance with Resolution 19. They will report them and all investmonts to the Chairman for the information of the Committee, and they will uot dopart from the terms of Resolution 19 without prior referones to the Commitice.
The CHAIRMAN proposed that the preparation of an Ordisance of Incorporation, following those of British Universities, and generally in accordance with the Resolutions-espesially Rosolution No. 6-should be entrusted to Mr F. B. L. Bowley at a fee not exceeding $500 The proposal was approved.
It was felt that the A. D. C. ware embarking on an experiment when they produced Mice and Mon." The Colony has been accustomed to light fars, and the fear was expressed that a play would not be appreciated, but there can be no two opinions on this matter now. The experi mont was justifed, and the fact that people have gone a second time to enjoy the performance shows how woll the change was liked. Of course the A. D. C. were fortunate in finding such capable exponents of the histrionic art as Miss Ella Rowe and Mr. Balloch, otherwise the verdict might have been different.
The plans prepared by Mr. Bryer in detail Unless rumene be a lying jado congratula- tions are to be extended to Mr. P. N. H. Jones, were submitted to the Committee, and examin who line, I hear been appointed Director ofed and approved by all prosent. At the Public Works on the Gold Coast at £1,200 a year with four months leave of absence sach. Mr. Jones luns done good work in Hongkong, and his departure will be viewed with mixed feel inge, pleasars at his promotion and regret at his leaving.
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We have still pleasant memories of Dr. Wilder in Hongkong, and these are bound to be awakened on reading his latest utterance at Shanghai. At the University dinner he in troduced the toast of the evening in these worda:-" Loquacity knows no Intitude, though well wo know that every able-bodied man in the Homeland is able to frame up a few thoughts for public edification, and even our women in their pretty shy way in the home, under provoca tion, can make the parlour lamp flatter and drive the house dag moaning to the doorstop of a winter's night. De Wilder wanted the guest
to feel that he was for the time among his own
Football and cricket are now officially ended, and naturally our thoughts turn to bathing and swimming. The cold April has prevented many from trying the temperature of the weather until Saturday or yesterday, and then quite a number enjoyed the first dip of the season The water was delightful, warmer than most dared to expect.
request of the Chairman, the Hon. Mr. W Chatham, C.M.G., and Mr. A. Turner consent ed to not as representatives of the Committee in matters connected with the erection of the buildings and laying out of the grounds, and to confer with Mr. Bryer (Mr. Mody's architect) on any matters on which he or they may desire to cousalt, resorting any matter which they may consider to be of suficient importance for the decision of the Committee.
A discussion took place on the subject of the students' residences, regarding which the Hon. Mr. Brewin's sub-committee had presented report. It was decided that only one block should be built at first, instead of thres (vide eighth meeting, paragraph 4), since this, in addition to the Hostals which it is anderstood are likely to be erected by the Church Missionary Society and the Indon Missionary Society, will provide adequate accom
IN BANKRUPTCY.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR ME. W. BEES Davies
(ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE),
COMPLICATED DANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS, Re To Cheung,
B
schema
af
Jadga: Major W. A. Eaton. Handicappers Capt. Dwyer and Major W. A. Bator.
Clerk of the Scales-Capt. Dwyer, Starter Mr. H. J. Godge
Zad Starter-Mr. Marcus Blade. Time Kooper:-Mr. M. S. Sassoon.
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requested to give lady nominator'a xamá and note of rider as well na pony. Entrance foo 95. First and second prizes presented by the Gymkhana Club. Mesurs. Moxon and Godgo's Jubileo. Roze, 10st 7ib. Nominated by Mrs. Godge.
(Mr, Hickman) 1
Lt. Col A. Chapman's Recruit, 10st 5lb.....
Nominated by Mrs. A Chapman.
(Mr. Kromer) DH Ar. John Johnstone's Younger Brother. 10st Blb, Nominated by Mrs. Gresien.
(Owner) DH
Mr. Frodorick Ellis' Trind, 10st 11lb. Nomi-
nated by Mrs. Ellis. (Mr. Nisor)TM o
5lb.
Hon. Soc. and Treasurer-Mr. R. F. C. Mr. J. B. C. Neilson's Bagh Dua, 10st Nominated by Mrs. Wrigley,
(Mr. Henriques) o Master.
Mr. H. P. Whito's Corcomb, 1st 10lb
Nominated by Mrs. H. Humphreys.
(Mr. Master): 0
HALF MILE FLAT RIC-For non-winning subscription griffins of the season 1909-1910, Weight for inches as per scale. Unplaced rauners allowed 3 Iba, Jockeys who have won more than five races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin pezzalised 7 Ibs. "Entrance fee 25. His Lordship-Supposing the estate realises 1st prize: Presented, 2nd prizo: #5. (Eatmuco
Loes to go to winner). more than 58 per cent.? Will you all share ?
Mr. Hickman'e Kerry, 155lbs (Owner) 1 Mr. Davidson-We will run the risk of losing Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Bulgarian Chief, 149 the whole of our debts rather than that this
The (Mr. David) 2 composition should go through, After the Mr. John Johnstone's Odds and Ends (late
Tregray), 149lbs (Owner) 3 payment of 58 per cent. we will take our 58 per Lt.C. A. Chapman's Recruit, 149lbs. went out of what is next collected, and if there Mr. Frederick Ellis Job Trotter, 149lbs... is any moro it will be distributed equally among Capt. Farquhar's Boreas, 155th
155lbs.
In this case Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, dopaty Official Receiver, applied for adjudication and dirastions. He stated that the receiving order in the case was made in 1897. A meeting of creditor was held and adjourned sine dio to enable Mesurs. Deacon, Looker & Deacon to put forward
composition Apparently the Inte
Official Receiver managed certain properties in the estate, and from the documents on the file it would the creditors. I think that is a fair proposition. Mr. Ellis Kadcoric's Roaminian Chief, soon they were all sold to the mortgages. His Lordship said he thought the suggestion There were only three creditors and there was a bond fide, but not having been submitted to the dr. L. N. Looto's Snuckor, 165lbs. balance of nearly $4,000 in the spanker's hands,oraditors as a whole he should hesitate to ignore The debtor was dead and his bankruptcy was the representations of an overwhelming majority mixed up with another bankruptcy. It was like 13 out of 16. impossible at the present time to navel the
Mr. Lordship stated that at a meeting of ored- two bankruptcies. He had enquired of Itors when it was said that 58 per cent. was not Messrs. Dencou, Looker & Deacon, hat enough an offer was made to Mr. Davidson they could throw no light on the matter, that his clients should take over the estate and and so he asked for an order of adjudication and pay the 50 per cent. But he declined to do so. leave to divide the estate among the creditors His Lordship Was that so ? who had proved their claims and any others who Mr. Davidson-It was offered my Lord; but might do so aftor the usual advertisment had it has come out in these proceedings that there been inserted.
has been friction between the Tai Fung and my clients, and whereas it might be easy to collect 58 per cent, and a great deal more, it might be impossible for my client to do ang His Lordship-It was a thoroughly sporting offer made to you at any rate, which you were
His Lordship granted the application.
▲ BANKRUPT DISCHARGED, Re H. M. H. Ismail.
This was an application for discharge.
The
| modation for the first two or three years. It doputy Offcial Receiver pointed out that thing in the matter at all,
A TROUBLESOME ESTATE,
NO ASSETS.
'Re Chin Yat Kai
After further argument his Lordship said he thought this was a case in which the Court should sanction the arrangement arrived at, and he accordingly approved of the composition.
SHANGHAI SPRING RACES.
Mr. Blank's Bidier Dim, 10st 41b, Nomi
nated by Mrs. Holyoak. (Mr. Boarbeit) 0 Jubiles Ross sprang into the load at the start, Sidier Dhu taking second place The Rose continuod in the van until the straight was entered, Sidier Dha challenging, but failing to overtake the leader, who raced home with a length to spare.
0
Timo1 min. 36 Roes.
0
0
The Tori Mutuel paid a dividend of 851.50 Cash Sweep payments and tickets words
1st Ticket No. 110...
9459.90
2nd
.
131.40 65.70
Mr. J. B. C. Neilson's Walnut Tree, 149lba* 0
3lbs, allowaMÒN."
· The first race saw a fold of nine start.rs, After several false despatches, due to the un», munnerly behaviour of Snooker, the field got way. Boreas took the lend and kept in the van until the ascent of the incline, when Bolgarian Chief drew to the forefront, but was challenged and passed by Kerry as the straight was entered. Mr. Hickman's mount then retained the lend
until the finish, defeating Bulgarian Chief by s neck. Olds and Ends ran a good third.
Time-61-2/5 secs.
40 3rd
82.. ONE MILE FLAT RACE-For subscription griffins of any sonson. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of one race 5 lbs, oxtra ; of two or mere races 8 lbs, extra Unplaced ruunere allowed 5 lbs. To bo ridden by jook- oys who have not had more than five winning mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiùntein. Entrance for $5. 1st prizo, Presouted 2nd prize: $25. Entranco fees to go to wimmer, Mr. Hickman's Kerry, 155lbs...(Owner) X
Mr. Ellis Kadorie's Servian Chief, 160lbs... (31r Master) Mr. J. B. O. Neilson's Walnut Tree, 152bs
(Owner) 3
(Captain Heathcote) 0
The Pari Mutuel paid $27, while payments, Mr. J. Crookenden's Resolution, 1541bs and tickets in the cash sweeps were:-
1st: Ticket No. 78
Mr. Frederick Ellis' Job Trotter, 152lbs.
(Mr Kremer) 0 The flag fell to an excellent start with
2nd
3rd
... 8261.45
74.70 37.35
72 34 GYMKHÁNA STAKES-Value $100. Distance
one mile. For all China ponies. Catch Beaution in the load, Servian Chief second, weights at 10 st, 6 lbs. Winners of an open and Kerry third. Passing the Golf Stand the rece or open grillia rece 5 lbs. extra. Non-order was the same, excepting that Kerry winning, subscription grifles allowed 5 lbs.
Jockeys who have won more than five roes in displaced Walnut Tree from third place. Ap Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin penalised proaching the incline Serviau Chief drew ahead 7 lbs. A cup called the Gymkhana Cup of Resolution, while Kerry, who had challenged, will be presented at the and of the sensor fall back to third position. Passing the rock to be won by the pony scoring most marks the Chief drew into the van, but was again chal- in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana, meetings during the Benson, counting 4 points for a first 2 for a second; and 1 for a third. The benefit
of marks already scored to pass with the pony
on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lks, extra for each win in subsequent starts for the race, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lbs to be deducted next time he starts. Such 2 lbs. to remain deducted until he wins again, when he will carry the full penalties without de- duction. Ponsition accumulative up to 15 The Entrance for $5, and prize: $25 (Half entrance fees to go to winner,)
pooplo. He said: “Most of these before you also agreed that looking to the provision of discharge was granted a year ago subject to the have climbed the Washington Monument, have walked down "the Bowery," and have been Libraries and a Common Room in the Unl. Į debtor reporting himself to the Court at the not sufficier “ly sporting at that time to ecoapt. swindled by the hotel-keepers of the Grand Tersity Building, that a dining room without end of twelve months. Mr. Ismail had rendered Room would be every assistance in collecting assets due to the Cañon. All have walked down the leafy groves in any additions! Common
Debtor was discharged, the moonlightat reprehensibly late hours with the anticient in the students' residences. Since the netate, matchless maids of Yankeedom--all except the building will not take long to erect it was tonst-master, whose ecurtship was conducted in agreed that it would be better to postpone its uneventful fashion under the auspices of the erection for the present and fands to lie at in- terest. Its completion should synchronise with parents of both interested parties."
the completion of the University, which Mr. Bryer informed the Committee might be antici. pated in 18months' time. The Chairman aug. gested that the sum required for building tho Students Residences (1st block), amounting to some 353,000, might be raised by a loan and the interest charged to the students for "lodging"; the loan could be made from
Mr. Fletcher applied for the refusal of the University Fands. The Committee generally debtor's petition in this case. He pointed out that were not averse to this proposal, but Dr. Ho
the petition had been fled since August last and Speaking of Dr. Wilder calls to mind a story Kai stated that he was confident of raising he had asked at each sitting of the Court that it of Senator. Depew, who was asked if he had brought any stories back from Europe. The faade for the purpose by separate subscriptions, Senator laughed and replied:"Well, in the and this would obviate the necessity of raising should be dismissed. Messrs. Goldring, Barlow & Morrell were appearing for the petitioner, The CHAIRMAN stated that Mr. Mody had who gave his assets as certain shares in certain firms. The firm in which he claimed the largest you know, is walled. Its wide walls, on which intimated his desire that the ceremony of lay in here had alrondy obtained judgment against the list numerically with 18 ponies M General Broadwood's Rufus, 10st 131bs.
the Foundation Stone should take place on or- circle the town on them. But the blontanan about March 16th. His Excellency Chang him, and the speaker had tried to prove that Jen Chan, Viceroy of Nanking (late Viceroy there were no assets at all. At the last sitting knew nothing about Chester. Ho had only of Canton) had intimated his désire to depote bis Lordship ordered Messrs. Goldring, Barlow Baxey, Potts and Pirie, Quebeo, and Ring hare Major Eston and Mr. Potter's Jook Boott
& Morrell to find a sum of $1,000 to enable him (Mr. Fletcher) to bring proceedings to recover Ha hal, however, heard the alleged assots. nothing further about the mintter. The application was granted.
smoke-room of the ship I heard an interesting thing about a Montunan in Chester. Chester,
you could drive a horse, are famous. You can
is loan.
an official to represent him at this function, and it was decided to invite him-also His Excellency Yuan Shu-fan, Viceroy of Canton-
to do so.
arrived in Liverpool that afternoon. And as he finished his dinner he said to the waiter in the quaint Chester inn: What is the best way for me to amuse myself here for an hour or two bofore bedtime? Well, sir,' said the waiter,
Dr. Ho KAI reported that as requested at the "it's a fine evening, the moon is full, and. I think you'd find a stroll on the walls most 8th meeting he had consulted Mr. Ng Li Hing enjoyable." The Montanan, ignorant of the to whether he was willing to build the popular promenade upon the wife walls of Chen. Anatomical Laboratory out of a portion of the ter, thought he was being gayed. He frowned at sum he had promised, as had been his original intention, but he preferred to make no further the waiter sail said bitterly What do you
changu." take me for? A tom cat?"
The theatre and the music hall at Home tally determine the air to be whistled by the small boy or kummed by those of more mature yours, bat Hongkong is unique in its present experience, as nearly everybody who has visited the A.D.C's production are hard humming "Oh, my lure is like a red, red rose."
Minates of 10th Meeting of University Committee held at Government House on the 18th March, 1910.-
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With reference to the bankruptcy of Lun Yik, his Lordship made an order for the payment to Mr. J. H. Gardiner of a sum of $100 for
The Shanghai meeting commences ou May services rendered to the estate The Oficial-end and ones on the 3rd and 4th. There Receiver pointed out that there had been con- are 233 poines entered as against 176 for the siderable trouble in connection with the estate, a meeting last November. In all there are 96 Ownord racing last year 23 have dropped out, partnership issue which was tried involving two tables, of which 51 are new-comers. Of the oriminal prosecutions,
among the most notabla of the absentes being Messers. Beverly, Mowatt, Marris and Asyoough, 8. and B, Jedmor, and Oswald and Pirie. Russley and Kingsclere, previously entered in Mr. Mowatt's name, will now be seen under new colours, the former racing for Mr. Quebec and the latter for Mr. R. Mangregor Mr. G. H. Potts has now joined forces with Mr. W. G. Mr. J. Johnstone'e Blackmore Vale, 10st... Price, the stable name of Potts and Price being adopted. Here there are half a dozen Kings, appropriately named as follows:-Rubber King, Oil King, Coffee King, Melaces King, Java King and Gambler King.
Of the stables entered Mr. Dick Turpin heads Darger has eight in training: Messrs, Ballnus, Mr. McCulloch's Usino, 10st, 61m. John Peel, F. B. Marshall, and Oswald and Hunter have seven each
COMPOSITION DISAPPROVED. Re tho Tai Fung firm. The Official Receiver said he wished to apply for the Court's approval to a composition in this case. The firm hind certain very large assets in the shape of book debts due from firms in Chinese territory and elsewhere, and the petition- ing creditor had offered to pay 58 per cent, of all the liabilities of the firm on the condition that he received an assignment of all the pro perty. The Court had to be vatisfied frst that
Messrs. Bewick;
six each; Messrs Bazo Borussia, Hasty and Fash have five each; and Mr. G. D. Coutts.
four.
Messrs. Moxon and Godge's Fig Tree
lenged by Kerry in the straight, and although ho put up a good fight he was unable to over take Hickman's mount
Time-2 min. 10 secs,
The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of $12.90. Cash Swap tickets and payments were :--
1st Ticket No. 1
... 8478.80 .. 116...
2nd
3rd
135.80 63.40
ONE AND ▲ QUARTER MILE FLAT - RACE HANDICAP For all Chins ponies. Entrance fee $5. First prize: Presented: 2nd prize: $35. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
| Messrs. Moxon and Gedge's Fig Tree; 1481bs. 13lbs. (Owner) 1
(Mr. Master 1 Commodore Lyon's Llama Chief, 10st. 131.
(Mr Brice) 3 Mesars, Moron and Gedge's Gicaler, 151lbs. (Mr. Johnstone) 1511be. (Mir Binetor), 2 Commodore Lyon's Liam Chief, 1441
(Mr. Brice) (Mr Heatehoote) 0
Major Eston and Mr. Potter's Jock. Brett 158lbs (late Palm Tree), (Mr. Potter) (Oenor) 0
Mr. H. Humphrey's Barry, 1431km. (Mr. Jste Palm Tres) 11st. (Mr Potter) 0
(Kramer) 0 The six entrants in this event went away to a
The field was, despatched to a good start, good start, and ran in close order until Black Jook Scott taking the lead, with Llous Chief Rock was approached, when Jock Scott fell second and Fig Tree third. Passing the hopelessly to the rear. Emerging from the rock, grandstand for the first time Clams Chief was Fig Tree and Blackmore Vale were in the van, and in the van, with Giesler second and Jock Scott third. As the incline was approached Giesler in the autumn of 1908 and the spring of 1909, it was soon evident that the race rested between has left Mr. Bailnue stable and will in fature these two. Both were arged up the straight, passed into premier position, while Fig Tree de carry the colours of Mr. F. B. Marshall. Whether this pony will be the subject of us
prived Jock Scott of third place. On entering
`neck in advance of the field, while Fig Treo, who much discussion this meeting as last is very
the straight Giesler and the Chief raced neck and doubtful,
was on the outer course, was given a free rein and responded gamaly to the persuasion of his jockey. In the final stages he overhauled the leaders, and won the rage by a length, whils Giesler just defeated the Chief for second place.
Time-2 min. 92-4/5 secs..
The entries for the various oventa are large, ranging from 84 for the Racing Stakes to 35 for the Kiangsu Cap. There are 62 entries for the Derby Gemini, winner of the Champions
NEW FLYING RECORD MADE BY
AN ENGLISH AVIATOR...
and both responded to the persuasions of their spare, and defeated Fig Tree by a short head. jockeye, but Blackmore Vale hed a little to
TimeTM 2 min. 08-1/5 secs..
The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of $3.20 while payments and tickets in the eagh sweeps
$343.35
98.10
-prere
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1st Fickat No. 87 2nd 3rd"
-36 17
49.15
The Parl paid a dividend of $27.60, while the Cash Sweep drawing resulted as follows:
1at Tiekot No. 2nd
3rd
101 116.
$570.15
162.90
77.
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Writing from Waobang under date March
Present. His Excellency the Governor, The
A new flying record was sat up on March 24th Rt. Rev. this Bishop of Victoria, Hon. Sir Honry May, Hon. Mr. Chatham, Hon. Mr the composition was a reasonable one, and was by the Hon. C. 8 Bells, who travelled for
Open to teams, mounted on Chino ponies, Wei Yuk, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. Sir P. Chater calculated to benefit the general body of twenty-six miles in the air. This is said to be TENT PEGOING IN SECTIONS OF THEBE Mr. Browin, Mr. Clementi, Sir H. Mody, ereditors, and also to be satisfol at the condust the longest straight-away cross-conulry flight
and composed of any three members of the Mr. Irving, and Mr. Turner.
Gymkhana Club. Three small cups to be of the debtor. In this case there were several yet achieved in England. The machine used
was a Wright biplane.
team at each com. presented to the winning Mr. Rolls began by flying across country No little discussion has been heard these last
The CHATZMAN said that a circular had been partners the exact number was not known-bat
petition and at the conclusion of the season for days as to how the Government is to find sant to members (in order to obviate the only one has come forward. This dobter had from Short's airship factory at Leysdown
trophy will be given to the team which scores ways and means of mising revenue to meet the necessity of a meeting) requesting their views audazgons his public examination and the to the Royal Aero Clab grounds at
Easteburch. After waking a short stay the highest aggregate of points, all many works that are so necessary to this wead of as to the appointment of a solicitor to the Unigramination was closed at the last sliting. As to there he continued his fight to Queenborough,
masliginidad. In compoting for, the Boys correspondent of das Peking Daily News caps a competitor need not necessarily says that some 140,000 persons are suffering the Colony. Jubilant speculators advise a deal in versity. The Treasurer and Sub-Committes for reasonableness, the 58 per cent, entered was over which he passed at a height of about
represent the same team on each and every from starvation at Waoliang and Chargchow observed rabber, and others suggest tin, but I am afraid the investment of Funds had pointed out that very much larger than the Offlotal Resuiver 1,000 feet. Turning near the railway station, he
occasion, but if competing for the aggregate and do not know how to get their next meal trophy he can only represent one team during The sheds where a free meal of congee. those" get rich quick" methods would not the services of a soliciter (in connection with could possibly collect from these firms. And with passed in sight of Sheernese and was
by many officers and mon from the decks of the
the season, that is to say, he must continue- appeal to the Secretary of State.
the investments in mortgages) were at ence regard to the conduct of the debtor be thought the warships. Rising again ton considerable height required. Sir H. Mody had written to the man who had appeared had done an in his power he skirted the village of Eastchurch, went up and proceeded to Harty, short and Loysdown & Deacon might be appointed, and an applica. estate. Ife malo nome contradictory statements, of the seropla
neroplans works at Shellbeach, he gradu tion had been received from Alesers. Dennys & it was true, but those were doubtless due to ally dropped, and oventually return to East- Bowley. After come discussion it was decided slowness of comprehension and ignorance of the church, where he landed, after making a complete that no solicitor should be permanently ap affairs of the state, the man having been in the circuit of the Aero Club ground pointed pending incorporation, but that the country for most of the time. With regard to Investment Committee should be instructed the other partners the Court could not be
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Chairman saking that Messre. Descor, Looker to assist in discovering the affairs of the to 1,000 foot Pres. Ciroling & little
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The height to which Mr. Rolls ascended also said to be a recall for a nalife aviator, A good bresse blow in the orang.
to compete for the tenth first selected by him may be obtained have run short of food. The and for no other. To provide for sickness, officials' fearing that a riot will ensus hare absence from the Colony, or for improvement chartered boats to sond them back to Heintao- of a team, new members may from time to
time be introduced into a team, but in order chin where, it is hoped, they may get a living. to win the aggregate trophy two at least of Military officers have been eant to places where the members composing the winning team thera siro a number of the lower classes who are must have compotea in not less than three unable to find employment, in order to guard competitions. Entrance Les 31 euch exch
against the possibility of a riot. Gymkhana,
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