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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB

SECOND MEETING.

IN THE SENSATIONAL WIN

GYMKHANA STAKES BY-

"SIAMESE CAT."

Patrons.-H. Sir Francis H. Mays K.C.M.C., and E. Major-General F. Ventrial

K.

Couraitice.The Stewards of the Hong- Kong Jockey Club (ez officio), the Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Mr. H. P. White, Mr. D. M. Ross, Dr. Forsyth, Capt. Cuesel, Mr. J. Gibb, Mr. C. H. Blason. Judge and handicapper, Mr. D. M. Ross. Starters, Mess. H. J. Gedge and P. M. Hodgson. Timekeeper, Mr. M. S.

Bassoon.

There was only a fair gathering pre Bont when the first rned started on Saturday, though the weather was ideal and the track in first-class condition. Again the absence of Chinese was very evident, but there were more than at the frst meeting. The Gymkhana Stakes, the most important rner" of the day, proj vided plonty of excitement, and the win- ning jockey, Mr. Sution, came in for much applause when his mount was led

the stands. past

**Snuffbox and "Brown Mouse" ran a neck-and-neck race, with Windsor Dahlia" in lose „attendance and **The Cat" a couple of lengthy behind, these positions bug alatained practically, the whole way ground. Coming into the straight it looked like a close finish between Snuff lex" and "The Mouse, but 150 yards, from the post "The Cat" was skilfully mancnvred to the rails and ran benie a fine winuaz by a length.

Seventy

In the A Class Handienp Calford " came away with a wonderful huish and won by no less than five lengths. The zuri-mutuel in this race paid $5 for first place, and 85,00 for second place, to the

rous amusement of the crowd. six hackers put their money on 16 on "Catford," 12 on "The Chief" and 17 on Cadow's Waif, so that the clerks had some trouble to get their com mission and pay a dividend.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

A RETURNED BANISHEE.

A Chinese was charge with returning from banishment.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, MAY 18TH, 1918.

Defendant stated that he came back to the Colony for the purpose of getting his clothing,

SPORT

HONGKONG: BIŠLEY,'' 1818..

In addition to those already named, a team has been entered from the H.K.S. Battalion” R.G.A.

H. E. the Governor's Cap will be pre sented to the best individual shot. Cups

GOLF.

UB.R.C.K.C.C.

The annual match between the U.S.B.C. and the KC.C. Golf section took place yesterday and resulted in a narrow win

for the latter side. Altor tifin, which was crved in the U.S.R.C. pavilion, Sir Mr. JR Wood sentenced defendant for the second and third best individual William Recs Davica proposed, the health to twelve months hard labour and four scores have been offered by the Hon. My hours' stocks..

Claud Bovern, C.M.G., and Mr. N. J. Stabb, U.B.E., respectively.

CRUELTY TO PIGEONS.

The Officers of the 74th Punjabis: und

A Chinese was charged with crunity to 18th Infantry have given a cup for the best team in the Rapid shooting at 200 some pigeous.

yards.

It was stated that this defendant hnd | 352 live pigeons packed up in three basicets on board the Heunghan. The

baskets were too small to contain even one-third the number.

Mr. Dyer Ball fined defendant $25.

THEIT FROM KOWLOON

GODOWNS.

A coalie, formerly employed by the Kowloon Cudowns, was charged with steading a quantity of iron from the godowns.

Prizes are required for the team recurs

of the visitors in vary happy vein, and D. J. Mackenzie, Captain of the Kow- loon Golf section, suitably responded.

As a result of the morning's singles the K.CC. led by 2 games, and after tilia the four-ball foursomes resulted in a tic of 4 games each, so that on the day's

ing respectively Krst, second, and third results the visitors cama out winners by pinces

2 games Scores -

V.A.0.0.

SINGLES 21

TEAM.

The latest date for receiving the names of the Ea competitors is extruded from. Dr. Lindsay Woods 1 D. J. McKenzie... 0 Friday, May 17th, to Tuesday, May 21st. E. Lindell...... 1 D). Smith at noon. No subsequent alterations in Syma Thomson, 1 I. Jack ........ the list of competitors will be allowed except on the ground of sicknen certi- fied by an officer of the unit concerned.

LAWN TENNIS.

Mr. Robertson, Superintendent Engine. HONGKONG C.. TOURNAMENT. er of the godowns, claimed the iron as his property.

Only two matelics were played on

from & hole in the ground.

Defendant said he picked up the metal Saturday in the Hongkong C.C. Tourna

ments. The results were as follow:

hole, which he found to be a small one Inspector Gordon said he inspected the

and probably scooped up by hand. The defendant attempted to evade arrest, and the struggle an Indian constable was hurt.

Mr. J. R. Wood scrienced defendant to three months hard labour

MIXED HANDICAP DOUBLES...... Mr. and Mrs. C B Brown (ree. 15/3): beat Mr. and Mrs, Vermey (rec. 2/6)— 03; B.1.

HANDICAP SINGLES "A!

D. Kraft ......1 Dr. Woodman Capt. Milner Jones 0 J Stalker Capt. M. W. Buck 0 G. H. May Cóm. Beckwith FJ, Hyde J.-W. Franks

·J. C. - Fletcher.

· TEAM.

K.0.0.

Dr. Smalley

SOL. J. Blackburn..I F. T. Claxton 0H. Overy Caph Gray

....0 H. Page M. M. Mras a........... ¡ W. T. Elson P. P. J. Woodhouse 0 C. O. Stark

N. E. Kent (owe 3/0) beat C. Winkler. B. Layton 1 5. J. Edwards (rec.-15/3) 6-2; 62:

TO-DAY'S MATCHES.

The following matches have arranged for to-day :--

PROFESSIONAL FAIRE.

been

VICTORIA CHORE COMPETITION Competi

Lora galloped up under fre, over a low hurds, lifted duris representing wounded soldiers, on to their saddles, and carried them back to the winning, and Hancock. post

H. A Nisbet and H. R. Phelipse N. E. Kont and J. S. Jennings,

Major Ardoino and Capt. M. Jones

SperMr. Roderic Barton

Mr. J. Ghibl

Mr. 3. A. Ridgway Mr. W. J. Morrison

Mr. K. B. Kerd

Catford " also won the mile-and-a-1. F. Sution quarter with Knoll again up.

"Brown Mouse appeared to be winning, but Knull came away in fine fashion and anatched victory on the post.

The beat dividend газ naid by Siamese Cat," $30.00.

The Band of the 25th Middlesex Begiment played enjoyable during the afternoon,

Ale 1. 1. Fisher Mr. T. W. Doylo Mr. T. Leitch

F. E. Joseland and C. C. Stark M. Henderson and H. J. Jackman.

HONGKONG JUNIOR LEAGUE.

K.C.C. (6) ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.

"

Sir W. Rees Davies 0 P. R. Wolf Maj. Robertson ... ♪ J. Melatosh

Lindell Lindsay. Woods and MeKonzie and

Smith

Symc-Thurzon and Juch and Wood

Kraft

0 វឌ Milner-Jones. and Stalker.

Buck

May Beckwith

and Flatcher and

0 Hydo

Franks Smaller and

Claxton

Blackburn Uvery

and

Gray and Maas.... 1 Page and Eleon Woodhouse

Stark and Ed Laston LI

0

This match was won by St. Stephen's Collegs by 60 games to 43. Seores:-

Davidson and J. Hyde bent Britton and Bees Davies and Wolff and Mr. MS. Fung, 6-5; lost to HP-Xen

words

SH. Ng, 38; lost to H. H. Tsui and

Won easily-Gibb, who was last up to KP. Liu, 1-10. the dummies, was a good second.

Casti Sweep... Winning No.

105, 178.40

selections140, 8094-40

Tiw full results were as follows: --- FIVE FURLONGS RACE..

Mr. T. F. Hough's Haggis, 192b

(Mr Gegg) Mr Lax's Marne, 14b (Mr. Kremer) 2 Mr. Barady's Morning Glory, 152lb

(Mr. Barton) 3

180, 89.20

Pari-mutuel Winner: $15.40 8.90 24.40 17.10

CLASS HANDICAP. B Class. Three-quar

ter-unile.

Mr. J. A Ridgway's Ridgeway, 155lb

(Mr. Button) 1 Mr. Elonias Glorious Pearl, 150lb

(Mr. Barton)- 2

Mr. Reid's Doubtful, 155lb (Mr. Reid) ̧ o M♫ G. and G.'s Second Violin, 155lb Mr. G. and G. Second Violin

1521b

(Mr. Knoll) o

Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Huntsman, .................... (Me, Sutton) Won by a length, a neck between second and third.

Time: min: 18 2-pecs.

Cash Sweep.

Winning No.

167, $410.20

(Mr. Doyle) Mr. Barady's Morning Glory-155lb

(Mr. Morrison) 0 Mr. Staves Canford (lato Camou

flage), 150lb (Mr. Knoll) 0 Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Churchman

(late Church Mouse), 150lb

(M. Kremer) 0

Tine: Imin., 237 3-5seca.

Pari-mutuel. Winner: $99,40

1

7.00

Won by a length.

147, 117.20

2,

6.80

92, 58.60

Cash Sweep

30

17.30.

GYMKHANA STAKES.-One mile

Winning: No.

145, 8954.50

Marks Earned to Date. Snuffbox

102, 187.00

93.50

Windsor Dahlis

Brown Mouse

Mr. Soares Siamese Cat, 146lb..

Pari-matuel. Winner: $16,70 6.50 7.20 14.00

HANDICAP. One and a quarter mile.

Mr. Staves' Catford (late Gentle Cat),

15016

(Mr. Knoll) 1 (Mr. Sutton). Mr. G. and G.'s Brown Mouse, 1521b

(Mr. Barton) 2 Mr. Goahead's Stuffbox, 1513b ́ ́

(Mr. Barton) Mr. Lux's Anticipation, 146lb

(Mr. Kremer) 3 Mr. G. and G.'s Brown Mouse, 151lb.

- (Mr. Knoll) *

Bir Ellis Kadoorie's Essex Chief, 1481b

(Mr. Sutton) 6 Time: 2min., 46 1-5secs. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Cash Sweep." Winning No, -124, $642.60

78,

Bir Paul's Windsor Dahlia, 151lb

B (Mr. Gegg) 0 Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Churchman (late Church Mouse) 146lb

(Mr. Kreater) 0

Won by a length, a neck between second

and third.

Time: min., 10 1-5eers.

Cash Sweep...

Winning No.

131, $541.20.

70354.00,

77:30

47,

Pari mutuel. Winnor: 800.50 11.00 6.80

ÜLASS HANDICAP-A Class. Three-quar

Pari-mutuel.

Winner: $0.20 7:30 8.00

183.60 2, 01.80 HANDICAP-rom the two mile post once

round and in Mr. Boares Black Cat, 15911

(Mr. Gegg) 1 Mr. Dryasdust's Peekskill 150lb

(Mr. Sutton) '2

(Mr. Knoll) Mr. Reid's Doubtful, 1491) Mr. Dryasduct's The Spec, 186lb

(Mr. Reid) 3 (Mr. Barton) 2 Mr. Blank's Green Cloth, 1541b A. T. F. Hough's Cadzow's Waif,

(Mr. Barton) 0 147

.....(Mr. Kremer) 3 Bir Ellis Kadoorie's Essex Chief, 14716 Mr. Cottager's Ploughedfield, 1491b

(Mr. Sutton) 0

ter-mile.

Mr. Staves Catford (late Gentia Cat,

Won easily by five lengths. Time: Amin, độ LED ca

Cash Sweep:

Winning No.

170.00

175, 8597:10.

·50, 85.50

(Mr. Knoll) 0 Mr. Lux's Marne, 146lb (Mr. Kremer) 0

Time: 2mins, 95seos. Cash Sweep.

Pari-mutuel. Winner: 80.00

5:00

3.10

Winning No.

251,

(Ventmund at foot of next-column.).

779,10.

30, 222.60

155, 111.30

Pari-mutuel.

Winner: $ROD.

6.00

77.50

28.00

Edwards and W. Hyde beat H H Total U.S.H.C....11 Total KC.č......... Tsui and K. P. Liu, 5; lost to H. P Yen and S. H. Ng, 47, lost, to Britton and M. S. Fung, 4-7.

Elson and Mead beat Britton and M. S. Fung, 7-4 hent H. H. Tsui and K. P. Liu 4 lost to H. P. Yen and 8. HN 56

QUEEN'S COLLEGE. CHINESE Y.M.C.A.

In their match againet Queen's College, on the Queen's Collega grounds, on Saturday, the Chinese Y.M.C.A. won by 51 games to 18. Scores:--

Loh Ching and Lin Yao But beat Rumjahn and Wei Lan Sang, 6-5, beat Lo Man Ho and Lo Man Hin, 8-3; beat Chos and Nagano, 8-3.

Monsdeen and Clian Chok Sam lost to

C.R.O. . M.B.K/

In this match, played at Causeway Bay on Saturday, tho C.B.C. won by 52 to 47. Scores

Chon and Choa lost to. Imajo and Imura, 47 lost to Suganuma and Yama- zaki, 1-7; and beat Yamada and Matsuo,

10-1.

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MINISTERING CHILDREN'S

LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT.

The Ministering Children's Lengue gave their accond concert on Saturday night at the Royal Naval Canteen, which was literally, packed to overflowing Every scat in the hall was occupied, and chairs had to be placed along the sides,

While several late-comers had to be con tent with standing accommodation. The ball was tastefully decorated for, the occasion. Prior to the entertainment a bevy of little girls sold sweets and fans to the audience, thereby adding a goodly sum to the coffers of the League.

The programme consisted of an ex

Chon and Nagano, 4-7; lost to Rumjahnhibition of cinema films interspersed with practically all the musical and other and Wei, 5-6; beat Lo and Lo 8-2.

Lau Fuk Ki and J. R. Chan lost to items presented at the previous concert Lo and Lo, 6-5; lost to Choa and Nagano, Led by Miss V. Capel, the following ten

little giris gave the scarf dance 3-8; lost to Rumjahn and Wei, 3-8.

Misses Pennefather, J. Thornbill, R. Rose, Nolan, J. Rose, G. Blackburn, J Thornhill, and Arnold. The Doll dance, also, was performed by the Misses Eustace, Pennofather, Hanson, J. Rose, E. Rose Crispin, E Blackburn, V Blackburn, R. Young, V. Young, Harris Walker, J. Black Luby Young, Nolan, Capel und Thornhill During the dance Miss I. Thornhill sang Little Bo Perp Both these items received unstint ed applause The tableau represent- ing Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women" was greatly appreciated. The cast was as follows:- The Dreamer, Mrs. Thornton; "Cleopatra, Mrs. R. L. Bridger; Helen of Troy Mrs. Black- burn, Iphegania, Miss F. Rosse, Jephtha's Daughter, Mrs. A. E. Crap- nell; "Fair Rosamond," Mrs. Middleton. Smith: Margaret Ropes," 16. Sur- * Joan of Arc," Miss C. Hanson; and Eleanor of Castile, Miss S. Waill. Beveral new features were intro duced. Miss Yyienne Young, a graceful UNITED SERVICES RECREATION CLUB young dancer, gave an exhibition of the Tue Dance, and was loudly recalled. v. CHINESE RECREATION,

Bandanan Crane created great amuse- This match was played on the U.S.R.C.ment at the piano with his impersona courts on Saturday and was won by the visitors by 64 games to 35. Beores:

Cockrem and Robinson lost to Lee and Lee, 36, to Lau and Ho, 38, and to Un and Mok, 3-8.

Ng Tatting and Lan Hin Mo lost to Imajo and Imura, 4-7; lost to Suganuma and Yamazaki, 4-7; lost to Yamada and Matsuo, 6-6.

C. F. Leo and 0. W. Chang lost to Ihajo and Imura, 5-0; beat Buganuma and Yamazaki, 8-3 beat Yamada and Matsuo, 8-3.

TENNIS LEAGUE, DIVIÐIÓN 11,

Macaulay and Parker beat, Lee and Leo, 7-4; lost to Lau and Ho, 1-7; and lost to Un and Mok, 3-8.

Wahl and Wright lost to Lee and Lee, 6-6; Lau and Ho, 38; and Un and Mob 129.

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