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THE FOURTH MEETING. PATRONS H. E.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1915.

SHANGHAI

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING CLUB.

"TENTI ANNUAL GALA

SUMMER TENNIS. (Owner) 1. HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB. Mr. L. P. Goldney's Ben Mohr, 16815

SEMI-FINAL STAGE REACHED. Capt., Moore's Bornea Chief, 188ib

(Mr. Fisher) 2

The semi-ual scage has been reached in

The tenth-mal gala in connection with Mr. U. D.'s Soine Kid, 108

the Internacional Swimming Club at (Mr. Knoll) connection with the Hongkong C.C.'s Sir F. H. May;

Miskin and St. Amory | Shanghai came to a conclusion ou Satur- K.C.M.G., H.E. Vice Admiral Bir TMr. B. Chapman's Dunrobin II, 1081b

(Owner) 0 Men's Doubles.

(owe 476) have gone into the semi-final day night, the 4th inst., when there was H. M. Jerram, R.N., K.C.B., H.E. Major General F. Yeutris and Rear Mr. B. Chapman's Scottish Chief,

1681b

(Mr. Duguid) round, they defeating H. Hanesck and another large actendance. The three prin Championship, half-mile Championshity Admina R. H. Anstruther, B.N..

Mr. L. E. Green's Gwalior Chief. 17116

(Mr. Green Leigh-Bonnett (owe 15/7), 6/0, 7/5. The Incipal events were the 100 yards Shanghai C.M.G. COMMITTEE:-The Stewards of the Hong-

Knoll easily led from the fret turn, successful pair in the second round were and the water polo match for the Hong- kong Jockey Club (ex-officio), the

The 100 yards swim went to Hon Mr. D. Landale, Mr. D. M. flogs, Mn H. P. White, Mr. G.. K.but at the second post he went round the Walker and Maltby (ree. 3/6), who defcat | kong cup, the teams being chogu from the

Those who have new to compete for en ming Gab. Hall Brutton, Mr. H. J. Gedge, and the wrong way, lotting in Ben Mohr and Morrison and Austin (scratch), 6/2, 6/0, Rowing Club and the International Swim- trance into the semi-final stage of the F.A. Remedios in 68 4/5 sec., while R. W.. Lieut. Col. II. W. Ila.

competition are Sewell and Stark (rec. MacCabe won the half-mily Champion 1/6), v. Crew and Hill (rx. 3/6); Abra-ship, doing the distance in 15 min. 9 Res. han and Fiveash (ove 3/6) . Hall, and J. R. Ailan was secom. Whitmarsh (o 15); and Green and Lio way Woods (owe 13/5). Walker and Maltby (c. 3/6).

Jonah:-Mr. H. P. White,

HANDICAPPER:-Mr. D. M. Roen.

Borneo Chief.

Time, 40secs.

Pari-mutuel.

CLERK OF THE SCALES :-MY, A. Charlton.

Winner: $27.40

Sash Sweep. Ticket No.

STARTER:-Mr. H. J. Godge.

1,

7.80

1.

£3,

TIME-KERPER-Mr. M. B. Sassoon.

2, 3.

8.70

2,

54.

6.90

3. 12,

$601.05 171.00 85.05

2

3

0

The fourth meeting of the presen" CLASH Tuner-quarters MILE FLAT

HANDICAP-For all China ponies. Reason was, like the preceding three, favor red with glorious weather, and Mr. Ellis Kadooric's Baroda Chief,

a large there was consequently quite crowd of spectators at the Racerse ol Saturday, The programine was quit & good one, and the racing was much more interesting than is customary at th

A finer contest has not gymkhanas. been seen for a long time than that between Mascotte and Roman Chief in the Maxcoite's Gymkhana Stakes and win he a short head was manifestly to the liking of the crowd.

CRICKET AT SHANGHAI.

WAYPOONG 2. TAIKOO.

The water polo match was contested fewer than three men were out of the water somewhat roughly, and b on time no At half-time, by command of the referee, the score was ere goal each, goals being scored by Agasiz and Junes respectively. The Rowing Club scored the winning and caly goal in the second. hall, thus, winning the Hongkong trophy by two goals to one, At the conclusion of the sports, Mrs. A. The annual crickip match between these Hongs was played on the Shanghai Stanley presented the prizes to the suc

поод

the 4th instant, an enjoyable game sented with a beautiful bouquet, by Mr. J. resulting in a rucher easy victory for the allows, vice-president of the club, who Hongkong and Shanghai Bank by two did so on behalf of the members of the

The N.-C." Daily club. wickets and 71 runa,

match:-

gives the following report of the

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD&Co.

JUST UNPACKED:

FOLDING

EACH

FURNITURE.

CAMP BEDS

$8.50

EACH.

MOSQUITO CURTAIN AND FRAME

COMPLETE

$15,50

Cricket Club's ground on Saturday after-cessful competitors, and in ium was pre FOLDING CAMP

The results were

One length handicap (final):--1, T. W.

148lb

(Mr. Knoll) 1 Mr. David Lauñale's Tinker, 148b

(Mr. Boyd)

(Mr. Forbes) Dr. Forsyth's Lorenzo. 1551b Sir Paul's Duk Dahlia 40H

(Mr. Sedgwick) The field cats along together to the home straight, and the advantage of the lenders, Duke Dahlia' and Baroda Chief was but slight. In the straight the Dahlia swerved right cross the course, Auther very land surrendered his lend to the Chief, of 45 rus, and H. G. Mancoll, and A. CF. A. Remedios; 2, E. J. Brawn populair win was that of Mrs. Brabb's which won comfortably by two lengths,

Nomination, length and a half separating Tinker from - nominee in the Ladies

of the French Lortuzu. while the "placing Consul pany in the same errat adso gratified the spotators.

During the afternoon the Band of the 74th Punjabis played nejoyable selections of music.

Details:--

INDIVIDUAL TENT PEGGING.- Open - is. Polo, and members of the Jockey,

Clubs, Gymkhana Military Officers,

and

Naval

Lieut A. W. Forbes, R.N.

Time, Imin. 7 3-5enes." Prori-mutuel, Winner: $8.10

1,

3,

. Sash Sweep.

Ticket No. 6.60

181..

$502.20 2 10.30 2. 12

160.20 3. 159,

84.00 LADIES' NOMINATION, HALF MILE DISTANCE

HANDICAP-For all China ponies. Chalk lines were dawn half way

and

2

across the each and his whole

Mr. T. C. Dugaid

Cash Sweeps.

Pari-mutuel.:

Mr. CH. Blason

Winner: $22

1. $1.60

Ticket No.

$281.50 1. 3

18 $1.00 2,

40.50 3, 49 GYMKHANA STAKES.-Value $200. Cup to

COMID

from ench had to ridor

attention tu

COMPLETE.

TABLES

EACH

$8.50

FACH.

Taikoo went in first, but gave a rather R. Wilson (2 we.) ; 2, N. H. Alves (4 sec.). FOLDING PORCH CHAIRS feable display of batting against the Time, 21 sec. whole team was dismissed for tell bowling of Mancell and Wheeler. The

each.

A. H. Mancoll and S. Wheeler Hay were highest scorers, with eight runs bowled unchanged throughout the innings, the former taking five wickets for 10 runs and the latter five for 22.

100 yards Shanghai Championship:~-).

Tims.

68 4-5 sec.

Obstacle Race:-1, F. W. Goding: 2 A. Guttierez.

Ladies' Sweepstakes fina) (two lengths); -1, I. L. Berthet (9 xev.); 2, W. F. Ha

in (12 cc.); E. Mears, 3-5 sec.

WITH ARMS. DUCK SEATS AND BACKS.

EACH

$7.50

Time, 46 HAMMOCKS WITH

Diving for objects:-1, W. F. Hamlin (eight): 2, L. A. Encarnaca,

Though Pentyoress, who went in first for the Bank, was dismissed four six, A. H. Manoell and Lambert made an excellent stand for the second wicket, and

Visitors' Race (post entries), one length i after the latter's dismissal for 15, Wheeler came in and soon put the issue-1, O. H. Hautmann; 2, R. Rogvedios; 3.

Mancell was bowled by E. R. Hinton, Time, 22 sec, beyond doubt. Tweldie after contributing 26 in good style, and when the innings was declared olosed, with the total landing at 116 for

One length breast-stroke, final, peg,

eight wickets, he was not out with 50 devote runs to his credit, Twoedie, with three C. Scriven (4 sre.); 2. N. H. Alves ( keeping wickets for 10 runs, was Taiko's wose).. Time, 27 4-5 sec.

Ralph took on successful howler.

880 yards Shanghai Championship --t, R, R., MacCabe, 2, J. R. Allan. Time,

15 min. 3 sec.

Water Polo, for cup presented by the his pony standing steady behind his line wicket for eight rurs, Lawson two for 38 Hongkong interport team;

Winners:-S.R.C. team, consisting of until the signal for sturcing was given.. Amy rider then over or at side of his line and Lockist one for 31.

Taikoo went into bat a second time and

Tweedie S. Agassi, E. J. Brown, J. R. Allan, 12, or whose pony was moving forward faster lost six wickets very cheaply. Ithan a walk, bad to return and start() and H. G. "Mancell (21) the made ar W. MacCabe, H. D. Rodger, H, N. Olsen,

again or be disqualified,

excellat stand and when stumps were N. C. Brodie.. drawn 83 runs had been scored for the loss of six wickets.

Mr. Roderick Barton's Sling,

Mrs. N. J. Stabb. (Owner) Mr. L. P. Coldney's Redshank,

Mr Currie (Owner) Mr. Tricolor's Skelp,

(Mr. Kremer) Br. Shellim's Lucky Cieni,

Nominated by

The teams and friends tiffurd in the 1

pavilion before the match, when Mr. R. 2. Hynd, on behalf of the Bank, said. that it was a great pleasure of the two met together again for

been had

fought that 3 firms to

event a sporting manner for so many had played speaker in

The CHOUT'S for Walyfoong over twenty years ago, and the event had been an annual one for many years before he had participated. Ho hoped the fixture would continue for omany years to come and that the same

friendly rivalry would exist. 0

Mile Liebert

2

Mrs. Shellim... (Mr. Knoll)

Mr. Brutton's Swington,

3

0,

0

0

be run for five times. Marks earned prior to present meeting:-Aldwych; 8; Roman Chief, 0; Mascotte, 3; Du ribin, 2; Castellan 1; Mayey, 1. Mr. Horsford's Mascotte, 148lb

(Mr. Knoll) Mr. Sedgwick's Roman Chief, 1491b

(Mr. Sedgwick) Mr. Bill Adams' Castellen, 1491b.

(Mr. Sothy

Mrs. Wakeman... (Mr. Gugg) Mr. F. A. Gaea's Alverstoke, Mrs. T. E. Pearce ...

(Owner) o Mr. Ellis Kadooric's Saxon Chief,

........(Mr. Forbes) 1461b

| Mr. L. F. Green's Thurleston, Mr. Brufton' Senlight. 1581

(Mr. Gegg)

Mrs. Smythe

(Mr. Green) The starter experienced not a little Mr. T. C. Dugid's Cilgwyn,

Mrs. J. Glaister (Mr. Duguid) difficulty in getting the ponies away Mr. A. W. Forbes Fluke,

Miss Laumert... (Owner) o together, Roman Chief particularly being

After several false starts, Mr. B. Chapman's Dunrobin II.. very frisky. the field go away in straggling ordert with Saxon Chief and Sunlight in front Mascotte and Roman Chief brought up The field ascended the rock the rear inoline well together, and there was little to choose between the ponies at the village. On entering the straight, how- ever, Romab Chief and Biscotte-came

Mrs. A. Chapmain... (Owner) o Mrs. Stabb's nominee wou by a hend from Redshank after a keen contest, two lengths separating the second pony from Skelp.

Time, lanin. 0 2-3secs. Pori-mutuel. Winner: $114.00

SALE OF THE P. & 0. * NUBIA," ABANDONED VESSEL AND CARGO FETCH RS. 75,000.

The

The Pam O. Nubia came under the hammer on August 10th at the office of Moggra. Bartleet & Co., Columb Times of Ceylon says:-A large number of were attracted, while besides a few Euro- local Mohammedan and Borah capitalisty peans there were alan present several Mr. native capitalists from Bombay. Mr. Wil- ton Bartleet conducted the auction. R. S. Philpott, agent of the P. and 0. Company, was present, as well as Messra, ' C. S. Burns, H. French, W. Philps, H. B. G. Adam Ally, and A. A. H. Saleem.

The auctioneer announced that the sai Phillips, Clifford Lake, Abdul Caffoor, E.

Mr. A. P. Wood, president of the Cricket Club, said that as a guest it gave him great pleasure to see the teams once again. It had been his pleasure to watch the match for many years, in fact he had only missed one match as long Club. It was an event that had always as he had been connected with the Cricket raked & large amount of enthusiasm on both sides and be trusted the good feel-vage gear and the Marconi installation où ing would continue.

Sash Sweep. A suggestion was made to contribute to This was heartily the Aeroplane Fund. Ticket No. I, 108,

8604.80 responded to, and a substantial amount -172,80uised. -167

86.40 Both sides wish to thank Mrs. J.-N.

1,

33.50

2.

28:30

14.00 5, 104,

وقة

the Nubia were not included in the sale of the vessel, and that the purchaser of the cargo would have to remove the cargo with in a period of three mouth's from the date of sale. The cargo, he announced at a

out strongly in partnership. There waSONE AND QUARTER MILE HANDICAP.-For/and A. W. Hayward for umpiring the later stage, included about 9,000 balex of 1

all China ponies.

a brilliant struggle between the two competitors, and for practically the whole Mr. distance of the home straight they racer together. At the mile post the Chi F held

a sight advantage, but a few yards from Dr. Forsyth's Lorenzo, 1631b home Mascotte came on level terms, and shot shoud to gain a splendid victory by Mr. Ellia Kadoorie's Saxon Chief,

a short head. Castellan was three lengths behind for third place.

Time, min. 1leece.

Pari-matuel

Winner: $21.60

7.30

0.10

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No.

1,

55,

12,

1501b

match.

Scores and analysis:-

TAIKOO. 18 Innings. David Landale's Tinker, 1471b

(Mr. Sedwick) 1

D. L. Ralph, J.b. w., b. Whooler (Mr. Seth) 21. G. Mancall, c. Stagg b. Wheeler Mr. Bill Adams' Castellam, 150lb

R. A. Lawson, b. A. H. Macell (Mr. Forbes) 38 Tweedie, b. A. H. Mancell......

W. E. Leckie, st. Tunner, b. Wheeler (Mr. Knoll) 01. D. Macdonald b. Mancell From the only really satisfactory start A. C. Hay, b. Mancell of the day Castellan showed the way from T. J. Fisher, c. Wheeler, b. Mancell Lorenzo and Tinker, the second pony over. T. Towns, 1.b.w., b. Whooler hauling him at the rock. Tinker, ridden F. E. Hodges, c. Turner, b. Wheeler easily, rapidly caught up with the leader, W. A. Willis. nov out and coming round into the straight suc cessfully challenged him. At the distance Castellan gamely answered his post

Extra9

Total

ROWLING ANALYSIS.

rider's demand, and almost drew level with Tinker, but the latter shook off the challenge, and won by a length and aA. H. Mancell

elf.

Lorenzo lost second position by S. Wheeler

Time, 2mia, 34 3-5s. Pari-mutuel.

8434.70 124.60 :62.10 48. 3, "B" CLASS THREE-QUARTER MILE FLAT

HANDICAP. For all China ponics. Messrs. Ross and Beith's Ping Ping,

1641b

(Mr. Sedgwick) 1only a neck. Mr. Tricolor's Ideal Dahlia, 148b

(Mr.. Kremer) 2 Mr. Shellim's Lucky Gem, 155lb

(Mr. Knoll) .31 Mr. W., B. Hind's Beattock, 153lb

(Mr. Gegg) U Mr. David Landale's Soldier, 1591b

(Mr. Boyd) 0. Mrs. Beeton's Kukri, 160b

(Mr. Seth) 0 Mr. F. A. Gace's Alverstoke, 148lb

(Onauer) ◊

Soldier had the advantage of an indif ferent stett, and was the only pony to

Winner: $19.40

.9.20

Cash Sweep

2nd Innings.

Fisher, b. Davy

Willis, run out

Leckie, c. and b. Stagg

Tweedie, not out

$680.40 Hodges, run out...

Ticket No.

7.20 2.

52, 86, 3, 20,

194.40 Fay, c. Mapoell, b. Stagg

97,20 Lawson, b. Davy

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

CAPTAIN'S CUP AND POOL.

Played at Happy

make any appreciable headway over the September: rest of the field.

The field were in w cluster practically the whole way to the home straight. Here, with all the ponies well up, there was another exciting con test. Some little distance from the winning post Ping Ping burst clean away, and, with Idea! Dahlia as his nearest competitor, passed the post with an advantage of bree lengths. Between the Dahlia and the Gem there was only head.

Time, 1min. 38 1-53ecs, Pari-mutuel.

Winner: $27.80

1,

9.60 22.60

Sash Sweep. Ticket No.

101,

$557.55

51,

3. 10.70

17,

109.30 79.63

yards round

*M. R. M. Henderson

Mr S. H. Dodwell

Mr. N. E.. Kent.

Mr. D. G. Cheesmati M. J. C. Fletcher.... Mr. A. D. Macdonald

Manoell, not out

Ralph, did not bat Towns, did not bat

Macdonald, did not bat

Extras

yarn, The cargo being put up for sale, a bid af Rs. 20,000 was made, followed, after a long pause, by the addition of Rs. 500, which the auctioneer refused to ac cept. Following a bid of Rs. 21,000, there

8 was a jump to Rs. 25,000, and, after a 6 good deal of coaxing on the part of the 5 autotioneer, a final bid of Rs. 20,000 was 6 made, at which figure the auctioneer de

clared the sal withdrawn.

8

45

The ship was next brought under the skammer.

The first bid was one of Rs. 25,000, a sum which rose to Rs. 33,000, when the sale was suspended for a quarter

of an hour. Mr. Bartleet than announced

that, after consultation with Mr. Philpott,

EACH

EACH.

VALANCE

PILLOW

$12.50

FOLDING DECK

EACH

IN STRIPED CANVAS.

$3.50

AND

EACH.

CHAIRS

EACH.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

SAKURA

BEER.

THE BREWERY'S OWN BOTTLING.

MARK

Sakura

TEIKOKU BREWERY CO. LTD. MOJI. JAPAN.

Hongkong, 12th August, 1916.

it was decided to conclude the sale that THE day, and accordingly the sale of the ship

O. M. R. w. was resumed. The final bid for this was Rs. 45,000, the bidding on this occasion be- ing brisk Mr. A. A. H. Saleem was de- The sale of the clared the purchaser.

9.4 2 19 9

22

5

cargo followed, and was knocked down to

1 Mr. E. G. Adam Ally for Rs. 30,000, the

2 ship and the cargo realising Rs. 75,000.

22

0

SAIGON RICE MILLS SOLD.

On August 20 the sale took place in the

SOLE AGENTS: SUZUKI & CO.. ALEXANDRA BUILDING, TEL. No. 468.

[856

TAIKOO DOCKYARD

AND ENGINEERING CO. OF HONGKONG, LTD. TAIKOO DOCKYARD. HONGKONG. SHIPBUILDERS, SALVORS AND REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS, BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, AND ELECTRICLYSTEMS. WELDING AND CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE

office of Mr. Gendrean, notary in Saigon, Estimates given for quick construction and repair of Ships, Engines,

of the two rice mills in Cholon, Union et Progres and Orient, which belonged to the Gerruan firm of Speidel & Co., of Saigon,

63 and were recently advertised for sale in the The rico-mill Hongkong Daily Press.

R. W. Union et Progress, on an upset price of 8300,000, was sold for $570.000 to Mr. Lin

Kim, and the rice mill Orient was award-

Valley

95-18 7 Davy

in

Total (fer 6 wickets) BOWLING ANALYSIS.

O M.

20

2

846 78gg

0

39

93-14 70

20

an upset price of $450,000.

95---18 79

6. Wheeler, not out

*Winzer Cap and Pool.

WAYFOONG, 97-18 78A H. Mancall, b. Tweedie F. H. Pentycross, b. Deckie 97-18 78 B. C. Lambert, c, and b. Twer-die

MONEY TUG-OF-WAR IN SIAM.

7. S. Law, b. Lawson

J. E. Davy, run out

E. H. Gordon, b. Ralph

E. Hancock & Lawson

A curious currency tug of war between F R. Ormston, b. Twoedie the Siamese Government and foreign WC. D. Turner, did not bat business firms in the country is described E, W. Stagg, did not bat by the British Consul in a report to the Foreign Office.

The Siamese Government, he says, coutidue to send out of the country as many rupees as possible, while most of the foreign firms keep on importing them, Lawson as they are still found to be more Leckie

It Tweedio economical for business purposes.

POLO PONY SCURRY-Distance about 500 remains to be seen whether the Govern Mamooll post, back, roundment or the firms will tie of this process Ralph another post, and in.

first,

Extras

Macdonald

Tobal (for 8 wickets)

.110

BOWLING ANALY813-

Q.M. R. W.

.19 138 5...0 31

4.3 1.10

3

10 10:0

3.0 B

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