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HONGI

JOCKEY CLUB.

THE SECOND' GYMKHANA.

Piron-His Excellency Sir R. E. Stubbs,

K.C.M.G.

Honorary Stewards-Bis Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, K.C.B., His Excellency Major-General Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, K.C.S.I., KC.B., Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., and Corimodore W. Bowden - Smithy

B.E.

Stewards. The Hon. Sir C. Paul Chater, Kt. C.M.G. Lieut. Col. G. K. Hall Brutton Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. Henry Humphreys, Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Lieut.-Cof. W. Loring, Ed., C.M.G., n.s.o., Brig. Gen, E. B. Macnaghten, C.M.G., D.S.O.; Mr. H. P. White.

THE HONGKONG DAILY – PRESS, MONDAY, MAY PTA. 1991.

L-GYMKHANA STAKES. Value $300. Distance: One Mile For

all China ponies.

Cup to be run for five times, or, as decided by the Committee, called the Gymkhana Cup, will be presented at the end of the season to be won by the pony scoring most marks in the racen for the Gymkhana Staken at the Gym khana meetings during the season, count 4 points for a first; 9 for 'second; and 1 for a third. and prize, $200; 3rd prize, $100.

Gymkhana Committee. Mr. H. Birkelt, Mr. C. H. Biason. Mr. D. E. Clark, Dr. Forsyth, Mr. J. Bell Irvingars Leslie Smith's Louis, 148 ba Mr T. Leitch, and Major Timmis

-Vudge-Mr. D E. Clarke.

TYPHOON WEATHER, PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPER. *TY. IN "HONGKONG BARBOUR.

The Harbour Master (Lieut. C. "Hake, RN.R.) notifies in the Government Gazette certain safety precautions for the protection of life and property in the harbour during typhoon weather." Thess

state ma

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CHILD SLAVERY” “IN":

HONGKONG.

COMMANDER HASLEWOOD THROWS. -DOWN THE GAUNTLET,

Says the Daily Telegraph of March oth "Lieut.-Commander Haslewood- writes from Whitchurch, Reading, calling atten tion to a reply given in the House of of the weather conditions becoming so Colonial Office to a question regarding When there are immediate "prospects | Commons recently on behalf of "the- bad na to place the native craft in the the buying and seting of Chinese girls Mr. John Bell-Irving's: Scamperdale

Harbour in danger of being unable to and children in Hongkong. “ A custom (late Javalin), 146 lbs.

it was stated, “by' make shelter on their own account, a Red does exist there, (Mr. J. Believing)" 1

Ensign will be hoisted at the Harbour which, in return for a money payment, Mr? Nemazec's Parron, 151 lbs.

Office indicating that two naval tugs will girls are transferred to another house (Mr. T. W. Doyle) 2 Mr. Soares' Spotted Sand," 151 lbs.

be available to assist to tow such craft bold, usually for the

purpose of domestic service, to shelter. (Mr.Soares) 3

From personal experience," writes Bir Ellia Kadoorie's Hongkong Chief,

These naval, tugs will fy. the Red

Commander Haslewood, I can vouch for 151 lbs. ........ (Mr. F. Sutton) Ensign at the masthead and will proceed the fact that, sheltering under the abova Mr. H. P. White's Merrysand, 148 lbs.

down to the central and southern Fair-so-called custom, the most revolting abuses (Mr. Kremier) ways to the limit of the shipping, and the traffic of giria and children is

also mercantile or private craft which

openly carried out. The fact that large (Major Timmis). O desire to avail themselves of a tow to numbers of these girls are sold into the Three lengths between first and second; shelter should be ready with their ropes local houses of ill-fame, and are shipped to be taken in tow as the tugi return. Overseas for the same purpose, is per

·To Charge of the Scale-Mr. H. Hirkett, two lengths between second and third

All craft will be towed towards fectly well known to the whole shipping Yaumati Refugees

community, and equally well known to those of the local inhabitants who have made inquiries on the subject. The Under-Secretary has also admitted in Parliament that there are no provisions Unfavourable weather, until the last

Native craft are not to depend on these controlling the amount of work which a moment militated against a large attend.Unplaced starters-Nos. 654, 528, and Tugs entirely but should endeavour to child may be called upon to do, nor any make shelter on their own account, called upon to work, nor any legislation limit of hours for which a child may be ance. on Saturday afternoon, at the 4-CLASS HANDICAP: "B" CLASS. Fently as possible second Gymkhana held by the Jockey

to prevent these children from being Distance: Three-quarters of a mile-For

health. It is intolerable that such a state employed at work obviously injurious to

·Club since it took over the responsibili

1st prize: $250. 2nd

of slavery should axist in a British colony, China Ponies. ties of the now-defunet Gymkhaun Club. prize: $100. 3rd prize: $751-1. But while the meeting was in progress Mr. T. M. Leitch's Spynie, 152 lbs. No responsibility for damage done and I appeal to men and women all over (Mr. T. W. Doyle) during towage will be taken by the Gov-tion of such a system in the British

the world to protest against the continua the rain beld off, and those who risked Mr. Soares Dandy Child, 180 lbs.erment or by the Naval Authorities. Empire." the weather had quite a pleasant 'ufter-.

(Mr. Soares) g

A scale of towing charges is also given. noon and witnessed some well-contested Mr. Ferdadud's Birdshop (late Black

bird Dahlia), 340 lbs. ́(Mr. Shaw), 3 Taxes. The ponies had the worst of it: Mr. P. C. Potts Moorland Kinga

153 lbs.

(Mr. Potts) o (Major Timmis)

and T. Leitch.

Starter.-Major Law, «

Paddock.—Dr. 0. Forsyth.

Timekeeper.-Mr. A. E. S. Alves.

Time: 2mins 11 1-5secs. Puri-mutuel. Winner #35.90

230.

1,. 6.00 6.30

3, 5.40

Cash Sweep. Ticket No. 508, $4,330.90 311, 1,937.30 23

€18,60

If the wind is blowing from the east- ward, anristance to the shipping at the western end of the Harbour will be read- ered first.

The naval tugs will be used only in emergency, during the hours of daylight, and on no account will they be used for

this work after dark.

** TRIAL BY. ORDEAL.”

A RUDE AWAKENING,

for them going was heavy and 'towards Mr. H. Birkett's Blackspot, 152 lbs. THE WRONG MAN, UNDERGOES IT. FARMER AND ARMED ROBBERS.

the end of the afternoon the course waS much the worse for wear.

Mr. Maradick's Our John (late Taipe

The Band of the 2nd Battalion, Wilt. shire Regiment, under the direction of Hon. Mr. P.. H. Holyoak's Mystic Chief), 159 lbs."(Mr. Button) Bandmaster J. W. Eatson, enlivened the pruceedings with a well-selected pro Mr. Topside's Mountain Stream, 150 Dahlia, 161 lbs. ...... (Mr. Sewell) gramme of music. The officials carried the (Mr. J. Bell-Irving) out their duties with promplitude, and Mr. Blank's Crandby,, 150 lbs: the meeting proved a very successful one,

(Mr. Gibson)

The principal race, for the Gymkhana Mr. B. Basto's Tweedledum, 148 lbs. Stakes, was won by Scamperdale, with

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· Parran seçoird, The third popy in, Mr. Frederick Ellis' Pantile, 148 lbs. Spotted Sand, was the only one with any points in hands, having two for being second a month ago, and adding one for gaining third place on this occasion.

- Mr. T. W. Doyle was the must succes ful jockey of the afterdoon, with three firsts and three leconds to his credit. Mr. J. Bell Irving scored three firsts; Mr. Sonres hail three thirds and second. No other jockey was "placed" more than once, except Mr. Gibson, who had a first and a' third,

L-FIVE FURLONGS RACE · For subscription griffins of both classes of this season, 1920-1921, which have run and not won a race either at the official meeting or at the first Gym- kbana. Ist price, #250; 2nd price, $100; 3rd price, $75.

Dr. Forsyth's Neston, 140-lbs

half a length between second and third.

Two lengths between first and second;

Time: min.:37 3-5secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner: #24,30

1. 8.00 6.80

3. 10.80

Cash Swoop. 6 Ticket No... ,530, $1,878.80 109, 536.60 284.8288.40--

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A farmer in Kupuilung received a A Chinese, recently, suspected another man in the house of theft and tried to visit from armed robbers on Friday subject. him to the ordeal by boiling of the coat, and, pointing a dagger at his night. A man seized him by the collat water," possibly to induce him to make confession of his guilt. The water, how chest, threatened to stab him it he at ever, fell on to an innocent passer by, tempted to raise an alarm. Meanwhile, who was so badly burt that he had to go two other men ransacked the house. The to hospital. He had recovered sufficiently, noise they made awoke the farmer's by Saturday, to give evidence at the wife, and they thereupon threw pepper in Police Court against his assailant. Mr. the eyes of both the farmer and his wife, G. N. Ornie ordered the defendant to and made off with clothing and jewellery. pay 83 compensation to the complainant, to the value of $19,80, and $5.50 in who had been under medical treatment money. for about ten days, and to enter into a personal bond of $30 to be of good be: haviour for six months.

"RUSHING" A CINEMA.

Unplaced starters:-Nos. 491, 511, 391, TO GET FREE ENTERTAINMENT. 327, 425, 48, 497, and G.,

A Chinese, described by the police as 5.-POLO 'SCURRY.

one of a gang of hooligans who had Distance About 400 yards, 1st prize caused trouble at the Taiyat Theatre $75. 2nd prize: $30. 3rd prize: $20. Yaumati for some time, was charged Fontes to be boud fide polo ponies re before Mr. G. N. Orme, at the Magis gularly played in Hongkong, and owned tracy, on Saturday, with assaulting one and ridden by members of the Polo orof-the-attendants at the theatre, Jockey Clubs.

Mr. Usa Moonshine, 158. Its

Mr. E. W. Ray said he had experienced much trouble from men of the defend. 1ant's description, who rushed into the theatre without paying for their tickets and, when remonstrated with by the attendants, threatened to assault them." a This state of affairs, was most frequent. on Saturdays and holidays, when it was often found that, before half the tickets for which there were seats in the theatre. had been sold, the house was full.

(Mr. T. W. Döyle) (Mr. Doyle) 1 Mr. O, Sargeaunt's Springer, 156 lbs. Mr. H. P. White's Carpenter 155 iba."

(Mr. Dodington) (Mr. Kremer) Mr. M. Blood's Fighting Tight, 150 lbs. Mr. "Ferandud's Workshop (late Don

(Mr: Blood) Juan), 155 lbs. (Mr. Soares) 3M Spragge's Brown Paper, 160 lbs Mr. B. Basto's Frampton, 158 lbs.

(Mr. Spragge) Mr. J. E. H. Bibby's Iddy, 150 lbs.

(Mr. Bibby) Mr. John Bell-Irving's Miserrimus Doleful, 156 bay E

(Mr. J. Bell-Irving) 9 Mr. D. W. Last's Murphy, 150 lbs,

(Mr: Kaapp) Mr. Grimstone's Pennut, 156, 1b62d van

(Mr. §. E. Grimstone) 0 Major A. W. Timmis's Talisman, 158

(Mr. Potts) Mr. Topside's Mountain Bear (late

Timour), 188 lbs...... (Mr. Sutton) - Mr. C. R. Thompson's Shooting Star, "

150 lbs. (Mr. Remedios) 0. Mr. Blank's King Harry, 150 lbs.

(Mr Sewell): 0; Capt. E. G. Spinks Dekho (late) Sportsman Artichoke), 155 lbs.

(Capt Spinks)

:

Mr. J. E. H. Bibby's Givenchy, 152 the. (Mr. Bell Irving) Grimstone's Ragged · Nut (late- Raggedyann, 152 lbs.

(Mr Grimstone) 0 Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoaks. Peradven

ture), 152 lbs. (Mr. Gibson) Mr. C. T. Templeton's Mouldy (late,

Leotard). 182 lbs.

(Mr. Templeton)

Mr. Albert's Glad Eye (late East), 149

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(Md: Thompson)

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The Magistrate imposed a fine of $5 and ordered the defendant to sign a bond for 830 to be of good behaviour for six month. We

THE COLONY'S FINANCESL

BANK NOTES AND RESERVES.

MONTHLY BANK RETURNS,

The returns of the average

amount of bak ucts in circulation and of specie in reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended April 30th, 1021, as certified by the managers of the respective Banks are as follows:

Chartered Bank of:

fadia, Australia and China, Hongkong and "Shanghai - Bank-

ing Corporation. 35,879,800 25,000,000 Mercantily Dank of

India, Ltd.

11,401,340 € 5,400,000*

Total

1,107,722 550,000†

-847,078,862 $30,930,000

*Sterling Securities deposited with the

Crown Agente, valued at £550,000.

† Securities with the Crown Agents,

£160,000.

THE NEW-STRAITS LOAN.

The Straits Settlements Loan Ordin- ance, 1821, was passed by the Legislative Conncil, at Singapore, on April 25th. The loan authorised is asum not exceed- In the Government Gazette,is published ing $20,000,000, bearing interest at seven ..." (Major Timmis) 02 comparative statement of the revenue per cent, and redeemable in five years. Mr. F. A. Pollock's Umpty, 156 lbs. and expenditure of the Colony, from The provigo in the bill under which the (Mr. Pollock) 0 January, 1st to 31st, 1921. The revenue Governor had the option of redeeming the Mr. John Bell-Irving's Wee Mouse, 156was $1,030,238-70, -as compared with load either in 1922 or 1024 was struck out (Mr. Gibson) 4 | $1,408 193.47 for the same month last at the Council meeting so that the loan Two lengths between first and second year. The expenditure was 8881,403.71 will be for a fixed period of five years, a bend between second and third..

Pari-mutuel.

lbs.

Winner: $11.00

aqui 8:80-

2, 0.00 3,970

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No.

139 81,925.70- 407,550.20. 159, 275.10

One length between first- and second; three-quarters-of-a-length between second Upplaced starters-Nos. 288, 231, 10,

and third.a

Time 1min. 91.1-5secs. Pari-mütuel.:

Winner: 1.90

1,

8.30. 7.40

35,70

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No. 2031,914.50% $177, 347.00 173,50

Unplaced starters-237, 239, 149, 366, 473, 241, 115, 335, 216, and 40.

2-CLASS HANDICAP.

A Class Distance: Three-quarters, of a mile. For China ponies. 1st prize, 8250; 2nd prize, $100: 3rd prize, $75 Sir Paul's. Charing Cross, 150 lbs.

Mr. Soares' Forest Child, 147 lbs.

620, 110, 110, 321, and 487..

4-HANDICAP.

Distance: From the Two Mila Post Once

Round

against 8723,400. There were increases in the bonds being redeemable at par on revenue in light dues, the Courts, Post May 1st, 1026. Bonds will be issued by Office, and the Railway, while licences the Treamirer in denominations of 8160. and internal revenue, rent of Government $500, $1,000, 85,000 and 810,000 and will property, land and houses showed a fall be exempt from all duties other than ing off. In expenditure the Secretariat estate duty and from all taxes leried or for Chinese Affairs; Botanital and Fores leviable in the Colony. The loan will try Department, and Military Expendi rank as a trustee security in the Colony. ture were the only heads under which there were reductions. Police and Prisons January they amounted to: $130,103.10. in January, 1920; coat -89,399.54; läst

"ORGAN RECITAL.

and inFor Subscription The Government balance sheet at the end? The following is the programme of the Grifins of both classes of any season. of January 1st prize: €250. 2nd prize: 8100, 3rd prize: $75.

$4,048,009:30:

showed surplus of recital to be given in St. John's Cathedral this (Monday) evening at 9:15 p.m.g

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300 2nd prize: 8150, 3rd prize: $75. 4. Mr. John Bell-Irving's Jawleyford (late.

Dolphin), 157 lbs.

(Mr. J. Bell-Irving). 1 6.—" Mr. Dyer's Beggar King, 116 lbs.

Mrs Bowen-Smith: Car Thompson) 2 77— An Irish Phantasy Mr. Sanres Forest Child. 147 Tbs

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F: (Mr. Doyle) 2 Mr. E. Des Voeux's Frome, 155 lbs.

(Capt. Spinks) 3 Mr. Ferdadud's Pawnshop, 159 lbs.

(Mr. Soares) 0! (Mr. Gibson) 1 Hon, Mr. AG Stepben's Hatton, 153- Dr. Forsyth's Leighton, 157 lbs.

(Mr. Gibson). "0. iba ...

(Mr. Doyle) Mr. H. Birkett's Dunspot (late Aspi (Mr. Sonrea) "3.

rin) 157 lbs (Mr. Sutton) o Mr. Staves' Bolshevic. 156' lbs.

Mr. B. Basto's Frampton, 153 lbs. (Mr Bell Irving):

(Mr. C. M'Alves) Bir Ellis. Kadoorie's Repulse Bay Six Dili, Kadsorie's Stanley Chief

152 lbs.

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(Mr. S. E. Grimstone).

Timour), 152 lbs. ...(Mr. F. Sutton) 0 If your distant vision is clear, If you can read- Mr. P. C. Potts Coal King, 182 1ba

Mr. H. P... White's. Carpenter, 150 lb.

Mr. Albert's Spoilt Child. 160 lbs,

*** (Mr. Scares) 0 (Mr. Potts) 0

(Mr. P. Kremer) Mr. Dyer's Harlequin, 150lbs.

Mr. Spraggo's Lighting, 140 lbs. (Mr. Sutton) a Mr. P. C. Potts Coal King, 150 lbs.

por: (Mr. "Potts) Mr Beth's The Ameer, 147, b

(Mr. Spragge) 0 Mr. Nemazee's Ardelan, 150 lbs,

(Mr. Thompson)0 Mr. Seth's Savernake, 148 lbs.

(Capt. Spinka)... 0};** Mr. Thompson) 0 Hon. Mr. PH. Holyoak'e Redbird, 150.

Mr. Ferdndud's Tuckshop (later Only mas lbs... (Mr. Sewell) Hon. Mr. PH, Hulyoak's Peradven Mr. Tricolare's Quo Vadis (Inte Field ture, 145 3bs (Mr.Sewell) of Hope), 146 lbs. (Mr. Remedios) Mesars. Hosie & Lay's By Jingo, 144 Child), 148 lb (Mr Kremer) 0 Two lengths between first and second. (Majoz Timmis) Mr. Spragge's Lighting, 147 lbs.

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Time Inin W3 seco

Pari-mutuel Winner: 88110

1527.80%

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12.10

Unplaced starters": 135, 330,776, 15,

Cash Sweep Ticket Nos.

2811.620.50

90/23, 440:1827.

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n neck between second and third-

Time 2mins 28-4-5secs.

Pari-mutuel. Winder-243.00

1A 14.30

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Mr Topside's Mountain. Beat Usta.

Three lengths between first and second, Cash Sweep Time 2mins 47-5acos

tro lengths between second and third Ticket No.

Pari-mutuel Cash Sweep. 430, 81,024,20 Winner 12.30

„Ticket-No. 3792

:89,362.70- #630274.00

19,50 fatinplaced starters-Nos.1378109

36.20 500, 97, 470, 50, 14, 3087

Unplaced stariërs

1320.00

(Continued at foot of neat column.) pili (674, 405, 730, 404.

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