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HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB "FIRST MEETING AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.

A DAY OF EXCITING FINISHES. PATLIONS.-H.E. Sir R. Stubbs, H. Vice-Admiral Sir A. L Duf KC.B., H.E. Major General F. Yen tri, C.B., Commodore V. G. Gurner, R.N. COMMITTER-The Stowards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (ex-officio). The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone, Mr. D. M. Ross. Mr. C. H. Blason, Mr. D. E

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 22ND, 1920

„Purity Daklis gave a lob of trouble, and the start was delayed for several minutes. -Finally the panies got away badly, the Dahlin being left. Spotted Sand took an early lead, and when the judge's box was passed for the first time had Pink Eye a length behind him, Slam third and Mal- colm fourth sssing the football stand, Slam and Pink Eye made up a little of leaway. At the rock Spotted Band was only half & length in front of Slam and Pink Eye. This order was maintained all through the rest of the race. In the

CIVIL SERVICE APPOINT-

MENTS.

The following appointments are gazet- tex:-

COMPANY MERTING. THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.

The thirty-first ordinary genera) meet- Md. G. F. Sayer to act as Head of the ing of the Grean. Island Cement Company, Sanitary Department.

Mr. Percy Burn to act as Deputythe offices of the General Managers, Ltd, was held on Saturday morning at Registrar and Appraiser, Supreme Court Messrs. Bhewan, Tomes & Co., St.

George's Building. and to administer oaths, ste

Mr. D. W. Tratman to set

The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone presided

Clark, Mr. H. W. Dick, Mr. LN straight, Slam was brought out by John- Colonial Treasurer and Collector of and there were also present the Hon.) Lecto; Hon. Beoretary, Mr. H. B. L. tone, and in the last 100 yards the excite Stamp Revenue. Dowbiggin Judge, Commodore. V.G.ment was intense, Neck and neck Slam Roan; In charge of the Scale, Mr. H. W. if the result was a dead bast. The judge First Police Magis Ite and Coroner. Mr. A. O. Lang, Capt. W. E. Clarko,, Gurner, R.N.; Handicapper, Mr. D. Mand Spotted Sand galloped and is seemed gave the verdict to Spotted Sand by a: Dick and Mr. C... Sandas; 1st Starter short head. It was a very short head. Cr. H. J. Godga; 2nd Starter, Mr. Pink Eye was third, two lengths behind H. Congdon Paddock, Mr. D. E. Olark and Mr. C. H. Blason; and Time- keeper, Mr. M. S. Samoen.

******18

Time: mins 8 1-8secs. Pari-mutuel.

Winier : $92,50.

1...

2

8.00

5.90

Cash Bwap.

Ticket No.

8, $1,232

118, 359 ROT, 178

3,..... 8.50 Unplaced "ponics (810 each): Now, BD, 157, 311, and $14,

CLASS HANDICAP "A"Once round. Mr. Irving's Attraction, 188 lbs.

Mr. R. O. Hutchison, M.B.E., to act

The Hon. Mr. AG. M. Fletcher, B.E., to be Chairman of the Licensing Board during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn.

WEDDING.

MARTYR-BORTHWICE.

Sf Bir Paul-Chater, C.M.G., and Mr. J. W. as C. Bonnar, (Directors), Mr. R. Shewan,

Mess. 7. M. Gordon, P. Tester, W. J. Carroll, MA Figueiredo, A. A. Oor- deiro, V., Ivanovich, Tong Li Chin, Tas Taan Tai, Poon I Cho, (shareholders), and Mr. R. M. Henderson (secretary).

......$390,000.00

50,000.00

The first 1920 meeting of the Hongkong

The Charan said:—as you will soo Gymkhana Club must be set down so an

from the Report and Accounts in your unqualified success perhaps one of the

hands, and which with your permision. I most interesting and exciting mestingm

will dispense with reading, our net profit held in recent years Every possible

"A qaise bat pretty wedding took place for the year 1019 including 8126,139,39 factor combined towards this gratifying

on Saturday morning, when Mr. C. W brought forward, from last year amounts to result-big fields, exciting inishes, a biz attendance, a hardworking body of

(Owner) 1 Martyr, the representative in Hongkong #567,968.97, which your Directors recom- officials, and last but not least, perfect

of Mesors. A. G. de Scherbinin & Co., of mend should be appropriated as follows: weather. The attendance was almost as Mr. Doyle's Wilkins Micawber, 151 Ths.

(Owner) 9

New York, was united in the bonds of In payment of 80 cents per good as at a regular rach day, and in

share ....... the vicinity of the Grand Stand, were Mr. Stabb's Balamander, 158 lbs,

(Mr. Satton), 3 matrimony to Miss Helen Borthwick, many ladies in dresses indicating that

H.E. the Mr. Johnstone's Burning Daylight, 147

daughter of Mrs Borthwick, of Yokon placing to reserve fand...** Spring i at last upon us.

In writing off launches" and lbs

(Owner) 0, hama, (formally of Hongkong) who arriv- lighters Governor, attended by Capt. E. B. Mo Grath, A.D.C.. arrived shortly after a Mr. Moxon's Lours, 150 lbs.

(Mr. Seth) 0ed in the Colony a few days ago on the In payment of bonus to staffs

provident fund ..... pim. and spent the best part of the after-

Mr. Grimstone's Gilbertine, 159 lbs.

» Empress of Asia. The ceremony was par noon in his stand

(Owner)

formed at St. John's Cathedral by the Mr. Soares' Rowdy Child. 189 The

(Mr. Soares) 0 Rev. V. E. Copley Moyle. The bride was (Mr. Morrison) given away by Mr. H. E. Hayward, of the A streaky start. Pantile and Gilber-Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd. tine were never in the race Salamander After the register had been signed Mr. led for a good while, with Attraction at Denman Faller played Mendelssohn's his heels, Rowdy Child lying third and Wilkins Micawber at the heals of the Wedding March" The bride's dress Child After the football post was past war of white chiffco and gold. Her veil while Louza had also made up a lot of

A feature of the afternoon's racing was the number of close finisbre witnessed. In the first res Moonshine defeated Sand- martin by a neck, and, in the second race. Spotted Sand heat Blam by a very short neck indeed. Again, in the third event, Attraction best Wilkins Micawber by a short head. In the fifth event Alexander faishe only half a length in front of Sepand, while the very next rice saw » most exciting finish between Tours and

Mr. Tower's Pantile, 140 lbs.

50,000.00

25,000.00

Id payment of bonus to works

managar on his retirement... 10,000.00 And to carry forward to the

Søredit of next year's account. 119,998.87

$567,908.97

Holborn, the former mining the verdict Wilking Micawber began to forge ahead; was edged with real laco, a gift from herance is made for that, the difference is not

please anyone.

the ground he had lost. In the bendmother. She carried a shower bouquet several changes in position took place, and of white roses and pale pink rosebuds, when turning into the straight attract and wore a handsome diamond bangle, tion was running abreast of Wilkins Micswber, a fine race down the straight the gift of the bridegroom. A few friends Saw Mr. Irvis win on Attraction Dahlia were present at the reception which

followed at the Hongkong Hotel by a head.

Time: 1min. 35secs. Pari-mutuel.

16.33

only by a neck. In the final event of the day, the distance between the first pony and the second was only half a length. with such the results, it will be seen that the racing had sufficient excitement to The pari-mutuel and the cash sweep were exceedingly well patronised, and the Theme former paid two big dividends. were on Attraction's win in the class "A" Handicap and Lours's win in the mileWinner: $210.60. race. The prizes in the cash-sweep increased as the afternoon wore on, teaching record figures for a Gymkhana in the last event of the day. The most successful jockey of the day was Mr, Frank Soares, who rode two winners, Spotted Band and Beggar King The Hon. Mr. John John- atone; Mr. H. Seth, Mr. Bell Irving, and Major Timmis won the other events. It is, however, noteworthy that on two Occations the Hon. M Johnstone was only neck and a head behind the

winner.

There were one or two incidents, worth recording. Grimstone was unseated by Purity Dahlia when the ponies were about to start in the Gymkhana Stakes. In the Bending Race, Capt. Sturgess was thrown off the saddle by bis bucking pony, but the rider soon vaulted into the saddle, and had the pony, under control In the Class "B" Handicap, El Dorado ran away with his rider, Lieut. G. Harimin.. Hariman was thrown on the further side of the course and the pony made for the atables but was secured, p

THE RESULTS.

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Cash Sweepi Ticket No.

979, $1,398.10 101, 398.60 199.30

S

9.60 3, 13.60 Unplaced ponies (810 each) Nos. 66,264, 129, 191, and 185. BENDING RACE-In hesta.

Vist,

3rd.

...... Major Timmis.

Mr. J. E. Congdon.** ************** Brons Alio entered Capt. Beaver, Lieat Bamut, Lieut. Welsford, Mr. Doyle, Mr Johnstone, Mr. Soares, Mr. Irving, Capt Sturgess, Lieut. Bergeaunt

Pari-mutuel. Winner: 837. 30°

-1. 8,90-

2" 28.50%

-17,60

3

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Cash Sweep Ticket No.

214,81,369.00 318, 301.40 196. 105.70

Unplaced starters ($10 each): Nos. 450, 37, 185, 138, 184, 233, 55, 265, and 347. CLASS HANDICAP "B"-Once Round.. Mr. Johnstone's Alexander, 158 lbs. Mr. Namazen's Sepand, 154 lbs,

FOR THE RELIEF OF "ANTI-

LOCHUS" REFUGEES.

The contributions of clothing and other articles made by charitably-minded people in Hongkong for the relief of Servian and other refugees and soldiers on the as Antilochus were delivered aboard ship by the American Consulate General on Baturday in behalf of the American Red Cross Queen Mary's Needle Work Guild, and the Hongkong Benevolent Society and others interested. The response to the appeal was remarkably generons. It has been impossible to acknowledge all parcels individually but all those who have contributed may rest assured that their contributions have been delivered in due course and that the whole movement Contributions has been a great success.

The proât from sales, of cement, 8261,604,21, appears to compare unfavour ably with the results of the previous year, but, as the Chairman told you last year, those results included profit on charters of the sa Chingehar, and, when allow- so great. But we are still about $100,000 down on sales, and this is easily accounted for by the great rise in exchange which took place last year and which, of course seriously reduced our returns from gald currency countries

As stoño from China was coming for. ward in good supply, and tonnage was more abundant, we had no special need Wa of the services of the Chingchow. therefore decided to take the opportunity to dispose of her while the demand for such vessels was still strong, and, as you will see from the accounts, there is a sur. plus from her sale of $189,199.61 to credit of profit and loss over and above her written down value in the books, which was almost a nominal amountThe acquisition of this steamer was a very fortunate one for this Company, and we and now know what we should hava done wi

without her during the Way when tonnnge was so scarce. While on the subject of Limestone, I may rem

may remind you that our claim on the Chinese Govern ment for its officials action in stopping supplies has never been met. We refrain- ed from pressing it during hostilities, but there is no reason why it should not be vigorously prosecuted, and we are now in communication with II. M. Minister at Peking on the subject.

The accounts now laid before you are in money have been expended in the par--80 simple that they speak for themselves chase of material for underclothing, and I see no item that requires special which can be made by the people them explanation from me. selves aboard ship.,

Mr. Uldall, our works manager, is soon retiring from the Company's service after 30 years of very faithful service. No one could have served the Company A poor start. Louze took an early lead better or given greater satisfaction in the and increased it to three lengths by the discharge of his duties than Mr. Uldall time the football stand was reached. Be has done. The Company is much indebted hind him were Holborn, Tredegar and to him, especially in our early days, when (Owner) Cannon, in the order named. Up the in- he and the late Mr. Hewitt had great eline, Tredegar and Cannon dropped obstacles and difficulties to contend with. I feel sure that the bonus we recommend hack and their places were taken by should be paid to him on his retirement Ludlow and Blackbird Dahlia. Ludlow will be cordially approved by all those gained a lot of ground in the bend and who are conversant with the facta-(Ap was abreast of Louza at the turn. From plause,

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(Owner) 1

(Mr. Nemaze) 9 Sir Ellis Kadoorie's 'Algerian Chief, v (Mr. Lbyle) 3 ". 154 lbs... Mr. Dabrem's Sinza, 152 lbs.

(Mr. Remedios) 0. The results were as follows :--

Mr. Grimstone's Dunford, 132 lbs, HALF MILE RACE. Mr. Dowbiggin's Moonshine, 158 lbs. Mr. Des Voux's Scotia Dahlia, 159 lbs.

(Mr. Beth) 1

(Mr. Irving) Mr. Leafe's Bandmartin, 158 lbs.

Mr. De Sousa's Pawnshop. 151-ba: (Mr. Johnstone), 2

(Mr. A. E. de Souza) Mr. Blank's Tredegar, 140 lbs

Mr. Jay Pee's Orion, 146 lbs. 1 (M. Bell Irving) 3

(Mr. Morrison) Mr. Dalrem's El Dorado, 144 lbs.

Mr. Soares' Pus foot, 155 lbs, **** (Mr. Romedios) 0

Mr. Soares) Mr. Blank's Wakeford, 147 E

Mr. Dalram'a El D. zardo, 147. Tbs.... (Mr. Grimstone) -

(Mr. Hariman) Mi. Soares Pussyfoot, 150 lbea Mr. Dowbiggin's Moonshine, 150 lbs.

(Mr...Doyle) 0

(Mr. Beth) 0 Mr. Jay Fee's Orion, 150 lbs.

A poor start. Sinza shewed the way for (Mr. Boares) a while, closely followed by Alexander, Mr. Saints' St. Chad, 147 lbs.

and Algerian Chief. Before the football (Mr. Hariman) 0 stand was reached, Algerian Chief had Major Timmis Burprise, 144 lba

come to the front, while Sinza had drop- (Mr. Timmis) oped back Pawnshop was brought out in

Mr. Hoes Willis, 153 Iba

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this stage be dropped back and the race About prospects of business during the down the straight saw a great struggle current year I can say very little except between Louza and Holborn The latter that it depends on the course of exchange, was gaining at every stride, but Louza and the man who attempts to prophesy nished a short neck in front. Blackbird about that is lost. I wish I could hold Dahlia was a good third, half a Jength out hopes of better business, but I can say no more than that we have begun this behind Holborn.

year well with increased sales, although, owing to exchange, we cannot get as good returns as we have been accustomed to, and, of course, freights are more in our

Time: 2min. 9sers.

Pari-mutual: Winner: $265.90

37.60

2,

8:00

3 18:10:

Cash Swoop Ticket No.

415, $1,538:60

78, 439.60 132, 219.80

| favour than they were.com

now beg to propose that this meeting

3 of the report and accounts now profit sa recommended

the incline and past the rock the order Unplaced ponies (810 each); Nos. 4, 42, (Mr. Button) o was Pawnshop, Alexander. Algerian Pussyfoot took the lead, closely followed Chief, Separd and the rest in a bunch 373, 190, 60, 321 and 491. laid before it and of the allocation of the by Bandmartin and a couple of others. In the bend Pawnshop dropped back, HANDICAP One and a quarter mile

In the bend the field closed in, and shortly before the turn into the straight Pussy foot began to drop back.: Seth, on Moon shine, came in with a rash at the turn and at the top of the straight was run ning abreast of Sandmartin. Moonshine finished very strongly, and though John- wzone made wery effort on. Bandmartin, Moonshine finished a short neck in front.

Tredegar was brought out in the straight and finished third, balf length behind Sandmartin.

Time: 1 min.

-Pari-mutuel,

Winner: $11.70

1.80

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

GYMKHANA STAKES.-One mile

Bir PALL OBATIS seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.

race.

Alexander led into the straight, and won Mr. Dee Vaux's Beggar King, 152 lbs.

Nemaree whipped his mount in easily.

1

2

of the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G.,

3

(Mr. Soares) the last stages and was second, only Mr. Doyle's Wilking Micawber, 150 lbs. (Mr. Doyle) half a length behind Alexander. Algerian Chief was a length behind Sepand Mr. Moonraker's Savernake, 153 lbs

Time: Imin, 58xes Pari-matuel. Winner: $8.70%

2,

8.10

14.10 8.10

Cash Swoop. Ticket Nong ~307 $1,450.80 20, 429.00 150, 211.50 - Unplaced ponies ($10 each): Nos 100, 330, 422, 283, 113, 141, 138, and 182,7 ONE MIER RACE. Mr. Moxon's Louza, 150 lbs.

The CHAIRMAN: The next business before the meeting, gentlemen, is the re election of directors, and before calling upon a shareholder to propose the names

the Very Rev, Father Robert and Mr.

(Mr. Seth) Mr. Grimstone's Gilbertine, 153 lbs. - J. W. C. Bonner, I desire to take this by (Owner) 0 opportunity of saying a few words. The Mr Tower's Pantile, 152 lbe

majority of shareholders are probably M (Mr. Button) aware that the present Board of Direc A very fine race indeed. When the tors, it they wish to enquire into the ponies passed the judge's box for the first Company, have to do it through the time, the order was, Pantile, leading by medium of the Secretary, the General Managers being unrepresented on the about three lengths, Gilbertine, Boggar Board With the legal aspect of this King, Savernake and Willine Micawber Near, the football stand the ponies in the state of affairs I am not concerned. ........ I rear commenced to forge ahead and at the merely mention the matter because your present directors consider this method rock Beggae King had taken first place of working to be cumbersome, and con- with Wilkins Micawber scarcely a length (Mr. Ecth) a behind, and Pantile lying third. The trary to the best interests of the Company, and they therefore intend to take an early remainder of the race was between the opportunity of inviting one of the part- leaders. Doyle, on Wilkins Micawber, nors in Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co. to made & most, plotermined effort to catch a seat on the Board providing that the Beggar King and was only half a length articles of association perinit of this

C. P. Chater and Motors on bakind when the winning post was reach- ed. Savernake had been bustled in the bend and finished third, two lengths be the proposition of Capt. Clarke, second- hind the second pony

ed by Mr. A. O. Lang, Time: Amin.” 40 4-5secs. Pari-mutuel. 27.

21, $927.50

6.80

3,049.20

156, 285.00 26, 132:50

Mr. Boires Spotted Sand, 181 lbs.

Mr. Rose Pink Eye, 159 lbs.

Unplaced ponies ($10 each) Nos. 148, Sir Paul's Blackbird Dahlia, 165" lbs. 158, 982, 14, 116, and 191.

Mr. Grimstone's Rebate, 145-lbe.

(Owner) 0 (Mr. Soares) 1 Messrs. Thomas & Ross Geordie Mac, Mr. Johnstone's Blam. 151 lbs.,

(Mr. Button)0] (Mr. Johnstone) Mr. Irving's Wee Mouse, 167 lbs...

(Owner) (Mr. Button) 3 Mr. Des Veux's Ludlow, 153 lhe Horsford's Malcolm, 181 lba

(Mr. Boares) BAMA (MF. Doyle) 0 Mr. Thomas Target, 102: Ibang t

(Mr. Timmis) I Mr. Johnstone's Holborn, 167 lbs: 7

(Owner)

152 lbs.

0

(Mr. Doyle) 0

(Mr. Nematee)

) (M. Beth) o Mr. Blank's Tredegar, 143 lbs.

Mr. Irving's Brutus, 146 Ibs,2 b

Mr. Morrison)

(Mr. Irving) 0, (Continued at foot of next column.)

and 23:

Mr. Grimstone's Purity Dahlia, 15177

Ibm 2 (Mr. Grimstone) 0 Mr. Cottager's Cannon, 145 Tha Mr. Boaroa Biamese Cat, 151 Iba

Cash Sweers, *Winner : $27.00 Ticket Nosal

6443, $1,822.107 2680474, 620.00 228, 260.30

Bonner were re-elpated as

Messra, F. Maitland and A. R. Lore were re-appointed auditors at a romun- cration of 8500 each on the proposition of Mr. J. M. Gordon, seconded by Mr. WJ. Carroll,

The CHAIEMAY announced that dividend warrants would be ready on Monday and Unplaced ponies (810 each): Nos. 135 could be had an application. The meet

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