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Silverwood took the lead from the start with Mansur in close attendance, and Herolini last At the back stretch Mansur led, Herdini going into eccond

Passing the football stand Man

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

Of course, everyone knows which pony cannot lose the Derby and the Champions. The optimism of a sports-

GUARDING THE CHANNEL, DESTROYER FLOTILLA'S CARE OF OUR SHIPPING

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, 1927.

SPORT

RIFLE SHOOTING.

DOCKYARD RECREATION CLUB D. TAIKOO.

place to the front, with Herolini man is only equalled by his superst be recognised how important part The Dockyard Recreation Club spent a

Bar

me, spug

second and Jacobits third. Herolini, tion. I met a man the other day forcing the pace, ran into first place, who was like a live wire in at with Mangur As a partner all the way cipation of a sudden recession of wealth up to the Rock, Glory Pearl half-a-length" I can't lose,” he declared. "The other behind, third. Down the incline Hero day I was walking along the road when liai had a half-length lead from Glory black cat dashed into me Pearl, with Mansur third, and Dalay gled against my leg and purred. I Chief fourth, and Jacobite, s long way wondered at this, but, upon looking down, behind, last. Round the bend Herolini and Glory Pearl raced bard in the val

saw that it had laid a mouse at my At the distance post Dalny came strongly

fect. Soon afterwards, someone asked the front and, successfully challenging me for a match, and, of course. the

lender, ran home & strong winner by duced my box. I thought over these a length.

Half-a-length divided Cadcurrences afterwards; and my money zov's Waif and Town Mouse in second is going where fate bas evidently destined and third places respectively.

that it shal go. Matchbox" and Timo, gain, 6-secs.

some of the Mice will have, at least, one ardent supporter.

Mr. Ezra's General Birdwood,

10st 91b.

(Mr. Ezra) Mr. Henry Humphrey's Northland,

11st 1lb

(Mr. Knoll) Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Australian,

Chief 11st 1lb. (Mr. Heard) Bir Paul's Giant Dahlin, 1130 41b

(Mr. Burkill) o Cazi Sweep.

Pari-Mutuel. Winner: 20.20

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When the duties of the Dover Patrol are broadly enumerated it will at once. plays in the great drama of ses warfare very pleasant afternoon on the Taikoo which is being enacted ceaselessly by day. Range on Saturday, when they defeated

1. To conduct operations during DOCKYARD RECREATION CLUH and by night. They are as follows: the home team by 2 points Scores

favourable seasons on the Belgian coast,

2. To guard the whole of the entrance to the Channel,

3. To protect shipping in its pas sage through the patrol area,

4. To assist in protecting the flank of the sea transport to and from the British Army in France,

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Twice in recent months there have been '' trip-and-run raids into the Channel black nights from their bases on the by swift German destroyers lot slip on Belgian coast, After the second of these Mr. Simpson enterprises some voices were raised in the. Vie Patrol P cry What is wrong with the Dover Eldridge

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The truth is of course, that the public Danby Fastest time, 2min. 2 2/5-secs,

were startled by the enemy's achievement THE JOCKEY CLUB STAKES.Wither $500.

It is equally the truth that the Navy was Second 8250 Third 8125. For Chins

Hongkong seems to be waking up at for that. A fact that should be borne in not; it knows ita business far too well ponies. Weight for inches as per scale, last to the fact that the Empire is en-mind is that Ostend is nearer to Dover Griffins allowed stb.. Subscription gaged in a life and death struggle. Fit than Brighton is, and that these are lite griffins of this season 1910-1917 allowed 1016 Winners at this meeting blbeen months after a contributor to this troyers as fast as our own, and it im rally express ruida, Germany has de extra One mile and a quarter.

pater was rebuked for suggesting the pro- plies no want of vigilence that on two priety of releasing another hundred men occasions they should have succeeded in for the front we find a War Service Com- The last time they came they stayed making a dash across from the other side. mission aiding the flow of recruits to about five minutes, loosed off a few shots, the Colours, and H.E. the Governor and bolted back without more ado. They plumping for the extension of Conscrip- they elected to make their visit of only a would probably have paid dearly bad tive to the Colony, although in the mean Hun is wily ut sen na wel as on land.

very little longer duration, But Meter time half-a-hundred police and various members of the general community have made their way to one or other of the theatres of war. A loan of $5,000,000 has been raised recently for the purpose Gouera, Birdwood weat off with a lead Chest, another $2,000,000 is being all of presenting a gift to the Imperial War

to it from surplus revenues, and at the last meeting of the Legislative Coun the Governor hinted at the introductio" of fresh taxation still further to increase the contribution. In addition, & War Savings Association has been successful ly started. Those who criticised the Colony's supineness in the past were fre- quently referred to in disparaging terms, but, methinks, they can afford to smile

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279:00 The following number drew a runner:- 619.

at the start, Australian Chief being Inst. Giant Dahlia subsequently led,

with General Birdwood second and Northland, third, Passing the post for the fret time Giaut Dahlia and General Birdwood were close together in the order named. The quartette kept these positions for a considerable distance, then Northland drew up with the leader at the bottom of the incline, General Birdwood falling away, with Australian Chief in the third

with satisfaction now.

position. Near the Rock the lenders elosed up, with Giant Dahlia in front, At the bend Northland, foreing the pace, more than one heart that the Military Rumour has it that them Is joy in challenged the leader and raced with him neos and neck into the home straight. Commission conducts its inquiries behind the other pair & length behind. It was closed doors. A preaching patriot, who

fius race home, General Birdwood winning by a short head, from Northland, only a few weeks ago had almost bullied Atralian Chief Bength and a half a younger man into the belief that unless he was willing to throw up a lucrative billet and "risk all the consequences." he was the worst type of "shirker, was unexpectedly informed by his employers the other day that be was

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Insy. J. Grant' ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sergt. G. Grimmett Chinsp, Sirdar Khan.

Trooper H Helph

P. Franks Searching for enemy vessels in a big Ch. Insp, Mason area of water on nights of utter darkness/Sergt. Pilt is wory that cannot always succeed. The Sergt. Deveney ger in a dark cellar looking for & black Americans have a saying about “ A nig- cat that was not there, which may be has to undertake. If the cat is there Mr. J. D. Danby called in aid as a not inappropriate illustration of the kind of job the Navy sooner or later the Navy will catch it. Mr. J Simpson frst of the MESA Nicot though it may get in a few scratches Mr. WJ. Bldridge

But, turning from the subject of raids Mr. W. Murray Scott cipal work of the patrol results are ap- Mr. H. T. Heath to what may be described as the prin- Mr. D. L. Lyle parent sufficient to dispel any doubts Mr. Grimshaw regarding the protective service rendered season, no doubt, there will be another to the mercantile inarine. In due despatch from the commander of the patrol but until that is available one earlier periods for on must be content to give figures

In six months 21,000 merchant ships, apart from men-of-war and auxiliaries. enemire lost or s passed through the patrol. Of these, only 21 were lost or seriously damaged by the

This very considerable security to our merchant shipping there is every reason to believe continned to this day in the area of the patrol.

explanation. As it specialy indicated that the Chumber of Commerce anou a be but tue subject-matter is one of great- consuited tais bas, no dekant, been done," complexity and of vital concern to every resident in the Colony.

4/53005 Fastest time, 2min. 852/5-secs. THE RACING STAKES Winner 3800. Second 2006. Third 8100, For China poties, subscription grifus of this season 1910-1917. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners 5 lb. extra, Jockeys who have never had a winning mount application to the Commission. There best of taste for a certain Police Reserve at liberty to sond in his Volunteer Reserve writes to me as in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin

follows: I do not think it was 10 the allowed 5 lb, Seven furlongs.

upon they say, his ardour seemed Unicer to say What is more, our pay. Mr. Heary Humphroys Field Mouse to cool, and he went before the Tribunal street shows that, from Superintendent to

11st LD (Mr. Knoll) Mesars Beith and Ros Mo, 10st olis with a very weak heart" and a note- pte between us since we started. No Constable, we have not had a ten-rent- (Mr. Johnstone) 2 book full of reasons for remaining in the other local auxiliary can say that Mr. Dalmore's Merry Monarch, 11st Colony. Metowhile, the disgraceful are making money out of our work Does be imply that we (the Reserves (Mr. Boyd) 3 Mr. Adams Amphion, 10st 7ib

young shirker had cheerfully volun- Each time 1 mount guard which is only (Mr. Adams) Oteered and Mr. Barfield's Bridgnorth, 11st alb

been passed

for service about once a month, admitted I receive. about 90 cents, but it costs me $1.50 for Several of those who but a short time ago my dinner. A simple calculation wid (Mr. Moller) 0 Mesars. Beith and Ross Sol, 11st 11b

were loudly lamenting their inability to show that my banking account is not Mr. Ezra's Chieftain, llet llb

(Mr. Heard) 0 show their practical patriotism seem to growing very fat as a result of my have suddenly grown resigned to their it may be that the Police Reservists, ittle services to the Empire. Of course, (Mr. Ezva) 0 Mr. Madioo's Jadestone, 10st 8lb

fate.

who are doing much valuabo work con (Mr. Barton) 0 Mr. Nemazee's Sahab, list 1b

sider they should receive some tangible A correspondent says it is evident throcognition of their services, but even Mr. John Poel's Dunlop, 1st be

(Mr. Seth) President Wilson has not used up this does not warrant the dig referred

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CIVIL SERVICE CO. «. A NAVAL TEAM,

the home team winhting by 34 runs, D. M. Played on the Civil Service ground, the Goodall made the highest score of the match with 44 (not out). Scores ==

Dawson run out Goodall not u

not out v RE O Bird, b Godfrey

44

R. G. Southerton, c Pile, b Godfrey o

EW. Hamilton, b Pratt:

C. S. Tacchi, b Godfrey

B W. Bradbury b Pratt

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8. E. Alderman, Godfrey, b Wild W. H. Edmonds, run out

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Cheong Tai

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A 8. Pile, b Bird-

Garey, lbh Hamilton. J. Cheave, b Hamilton.

A. P. M. Wild, b Hamilton Lieut, Hall, b Hamilton Sub Lt. Golland, b Southerton PO. Dawman, b Hamilton B. Godfrey, not out CP. O Pratt, b Southerton Pio. Cook, run out

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Yet when the Finance Committee of the to run round the island without danger!HE ADVENTURERS

Legislative Council was asked in Decom ber last, to vote a sum of 811,424 iu of Miscellaneous Service," the Colonial Sextory explained that it was due entirely to the increased cost of paper, adding: Every effort has been made

or discomfort. Personally, I share the England was never made by her pinion of those who maintain that such Stateunen; England was tarde by her an expensive undertaking should in Adventurers." General GORDON] common with even more desirable public works, be shelved until after the war. The money required to construct such a roadway can be much more usefully employed, at the present time, and the

Field Mouse got away first, with Merry Monarch second. At the bend Sabib took second place, with Mo a good fourth to keep down expenses in stationeryment should set an example of

Passing the Rock, Mo get into third posi- hion, Sahab leading. Sahab led all the way to the village bend Field Mouse here forced the pace till the home straight was reached. He was challenged by

After getting the money naked for, 1 suppose, they let themselves go a hit to make up for past thrift. Anyhow, the price of paper has increased, if anything,

Mo and the pair raced neck-and-neck aince then, and seems likely to soar still Field Mouse ultimately galloping home first by a head. There was n fine struggle higher. for second place, Mo winging by two lengths.

Time, Imin C Fastest time, min. 48 1-5secs.

TO-DAY'S SELECTIONS.

Derby

BACE

Jockey Cup..

Exchange Plats Seb. Griffins Chal-

lenge Cup.

China Phate. Lusitano Cup.

Chalenge Cup. Royal Navy Stakes Black Rock Stakos, Gymkhann Club Cup.

ABELECTIONA.

Silver Stroak (win). Ploughed Fickl.:

Dixie

Trojan. Seidy Mr. Kadoorie's

selected. Northland Horry Monorch. Jipobite. Crosby.

economy.

read that the campaign against all

Everyone must have been pleased to pox has almost achieved its purpose, thanks, in large measure, to the energy Woodman, Mr. Tso and others Each with which it has been conducted by Dr.

They sit at home and they dream and daily, But yo go down to the haunted Valley,

Raking the emhers of long-dead years- Light-hearted pioneers.

They have forgotten they over were young, They hear your songs 24 an unknown

tire, But the Flame of God through your spirit

Adventurers Adventurers.

They weigh, and ponder, and shilly-shally,

Wielding the pen, who are past the

sword

week now the number of сажев is decreas ing, and the Chinese are coming But ye, go down to the mystic Valley,

A letter from the Secretary of State forward freely to be vaccinated, That never as yet explored,

for the Colonies was laid on the table all fatslism and superstition having

the Legislative Council meeting inviting Hongkong to submit its views in regard to the recommendations of the Allies Economic Conference for submission to the forthcoming meeting of the Imperial Council. Although the letter was writ ten last September and stated that its contents could be mado, public this was the first intimation to the general com munity that it had been received, and was unaccompanied by a single word of (Continued of foot of next column.)

They brood over obsolete ways and means,

greens Their eyes confusing the grom and

Bus no tradition your vision blurs, Adventurers 40 Adventurers!

They tithe their herbe and they count their

tally,

Choosing their words that a phrase may

been banished from their minde by Mr. Tao and his assistants. It has been an anxious time for the Sanitary Autho rities, and though it cannot yet be stated that the epidemic is at an end, it is evidently well under control. Windblows, shadows," and fear fatalistic creed of the Chinese when a of foreigners now find no place in the member of the family becomes affected. like the Government to allow the cases to They prophesy snoothly, with weary smile, The Chinese, however, would very much be treated at home, In this they sppear Fulfilling their feable appointed while to have the sympathy of the loen! But Death himself to your pride dolors, medical profession.

RODERICK BANDOM..

But yo cast down in the hungry Valley

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