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7.-THE FOOCHOW CUP. Winner 3000. Second $200. Third $100. For 'China ponies that have rub at any official or Gymkhana meeting. Weight for inches as per sale. Winner of one race lbs of two or more races 7lbs. Grifins of this season and subscription griffins of any season allowed" Biba, Subscription griffins of the season allowed 10lbe. Two miles. Mr. Top Mountain Bear (late

Timeur), 101 lbs. (Mr Dupree) 1: Sir Paul's White Star Dahla (late

Golden Knob), 150 lbs.

(Mr. C. R. Burkill) Mr. Gilpin's Ajax, 185 lba.

(Mr. Knoll) 3 Mr. John Bell-Irving's Tiddleywinks,

153 lbs (Mr. Bell-Irving) 0 Mr. Cottager's The Ameer, 109 lbs.

(Mr. Nemazee) .d' Mr. Ducks Pawnshop, 155 lbs.

(Mr. Soares) O Bir Ellis Kadootje's Repulse Bay Chief,

154 lbs. (Mr. E. Moller) a Hon Mr. A. G. Stephea's Halton,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY SIND, 1022,

10-THE GYMKHANA CUP. Falun #800 to the winter.

"THE STRIKE.

NO NEWS OF THE STRIKERS' DELEGATES,

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Second to receive $250. Third $150. For all China ponies that havë started for races in at

In response to an inquiry tale last least two Gymkhana, during the 1091 season and subscription grifins of thisisht, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs icason 1991-1999. Weight 1481b. Winners (the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hajätax) stated that of any race other than a race confined he had had "no news at all" of the

THE PREVALENT VICE. STEALING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. "They puch" everything they can lay their hands ba," the Chief Engineer of the s.5. Lake Giao told Mr. Lindsell, Jalerday, when charging two paint- scrapers with stealing a padlock and

Chief Engineer explained that he brought the charge in view of the continual thefts and not on account of the value of the articles stolen,

Sentence of four weeks' imprisonment | with hard labour was imposed,

to subscription griffins 7lb of a sub- delegates, from the seamen at Cantan.me ring, worth a dollar or two. scription griffins race gib. extra. Sub The delegates left two days ago beating cription, griffins of this season 1921-1929 with them the Coserament's reply to -allowed 7lb. Winners at this meeting certain modifications proposed by them as barred. (Jockey allowance.) Allowances to the terms on which the men would accumulative. Three quarter of a mile.resump work.

Mr. Henry Humphreys' Speckled

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Mouse, 155 lbs. (Mr. Knoll) 1 Sir Ellis Kadoorie's Hongkong Chief,

155 lba:

(Mr. E. Moller) "Mr. Soares Spotted Sand, 155 lbs.

(Mr. Soares) Mr. A. A. Alves' Bolshevic, 143 lbs.

(Mr. T. W. Doyle) Mr. John Beil-Irving's Scamperdale

(late Javelin), 149 lbs.

(Mr. J. Balk-Irving) Mr. Dynasty's King Harry. 148 lbs.

(Mr. A. V. White) Mr. Harley's Manhattan (late Tuck- abcp, Inte Only Hopo), 150 lbs..

(Mr. G. A. Harriman)

130 lbs.

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Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak's Jaybird, (Capt. Spinks)

(Mr. Bulteel) O

Mr. Robert's Kilmalcolm, 141 lbs.

A HINT TO GAR OWNERS, ......

The

RICE COOLIES DEMANDS. -

It took a long time to investigate the Henifwhile the rice coolies have been attacked with strike fever or premoniest charge. A man living at an Anton tary symptons thereof. They were grantee private garage missed & blanket ed an increase of 25 per cent. soon after and fastened on a clansman as the thief. the seamen's strike began and they now The man in the deck suggested that he demand other concessions. They want not have been such an idiot as to all, the sweepings" the right to take stal an old blanket when there were samples and to do the weighing. Apparent valuable coats to be chosen from ently no mention of wages is made in the in the cars at the garage. (Owners will coalies' demand. In the opinion of those duabtless ́natë,this hint.) is the business the coolies are asking, in this, to have their bread buttered on both sides. Taking samples can be done carefully, or it can be done in such a way sa to greatly increase the "sweep

151 lbs. (Mr. A.-L. Pinkerton) 0 At the outset Mountain Bear took the Tead followed by Repaise Bay Chiel. This -order was maintained all the way round; Mountain Bear and the Chief keping -company and increasing the distance be

tween them and the others. Ameer fell badly away i was not in the running. Passing the post for the first time the Chiat went ahead with Mountain Bear eless up. Going up the incliné for the last time the Beld gradually closed up Mr. H. E. Spragg's Lighting, 148 lbs- and from the Rock onwards Ajax and

(Mr. C. R. Thompson) qings." It would be tempting frail hamman Hation came up nicely. At the village The start was straggling, one pony nature too far, the merchants think, to beni Mountain Bear again took the lead being left standing. The field kept well counteance an arrangement whereby the from Replay Bay Chie?. Ajax and Hat- tos were in the running for a place com- together going up the lack stretch with hand that sweeps up the leavings shall ing dowa the, home stretch. Mountain Speckled Mouse heading, and Jaybird have the power of "adding to them. Bea: kept to the front and got home firets:cond, Spotted. Sand being third and" They want not only their wages but the with onea half lengths to space. While Star Dahlia came up very well and finish- Bolshevic fourth. At the village bend to as well," someone put it, and this ed road. Ajax, who was much fancied, Jaybird went to the front, but only to be was thought by our informant to hit off came in third two lengths behind,

displaced by the Mouse coming up the bome straight. Mr. Knoll nähed first with a length to spare, Hongkong Chief being second and Spotted. Sand coming in third a length and a half behind.

Time: min. 34 1-5secs. Pari-mutuel #Winner: $12.00

Time; mins, 29 4-bsaus.. Pari-mutuel.

Winner: $123.90

"Cach Sweep..

Ticket No.

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10.30

1270, $3,832.50

2;

1.60

G03,

3,

6.00

1304,

1,035.00 347,50

Laplaced Starters ($25 each):

634, 1103, 63, 1393, 1346.

Nos.

8. THE ROYAL NAVY CUP. Presented by the officers of H.M.'s Navy, with $100 added to the winner. Second $230, Third $150. For B Class subscription griffins. Weight for inches Winners 716. extra Un- as per scale, placed runners at this meeting allowed lba (Jockey allowance.) Entrance $10. From the two mille post ence round and in.

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8.50

2,

10.10

3,

11.30

Chah Sweep.

Ticket No.

the situation."-

SHANGHAI ECHOES OF THE STRIKE.

Woo Sih Ing, chairman of the Associat- ed Chinese Returned Labour Association, 802, $2,985.50 was charged in the French, Court, at 673,

863.00*

Shanghai last week with having distri- 881, 428.50

buted circulars asking the Chipeso people's Unplaced Starters (825 each): Nos. 3upport in the Beamen's strike. It was 387, 307, 90, 717, 681, 191, 231.

elaimed that the Association, whose offices are on Rue Amiral Bayle, French-town, caused circulars to be distributed through. out the French Concession, inciting the asking their help in the strike question. Chinese people, and both demanding and The charge was proved and defendant was sentenced to one week's imprison-

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ment.

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There were so many inconsistencies in the complainant's story that the Magis trate, at last, turned upon him with "How dare you come to Court and tell me all these lies! The defendant" is dis- charged and you may think yourself lucky to get off without being fued for per jury."

A DOMESTIC ASIDE. Curiously enough, the natt charge re late to the theft of another item of bed fumiture--a counterpane. The defendant promptly admitted that he took it from the place where it was hanging up to dry, He went to prison, and the ecunterpane was handed to the daine, who claimed it. The good woman got into a fume trying. to fald the counterpane single handed so an ladian policeman canis to her aid and "tock an end." The officials shooed " them out of Curt; apparently regarding the domestic scene as undignified in that setting. However, it did not matter much as the Court was on the point of rising, in ample time for the Races.

A CHINESE CURE FOR

SMALL-POX.

A correspondent writing to the N.0 Daily News mentions prescription for the care of smallpox which he quotes na

The owners of the Hupch Reconstrue tion Association, who printed the pam-tollaws:- 1phlets, were also brought up in Court and

11 THE PEKING PLATE." Winner 2000- Second $200. Third 8100 For "A class subscription griffins Winners 7lbs. extra. Unplaced runners at this meeting allowed 3lbs. (Jockey allowance.) Ože mile and a half. Mr. Dyer's Kilmarnock, 158 lbs.

(Mr. Thompson) Mr. John Paul'a Cussia”River, 153 lbs. (Mr. Dupree) Mrs. John Bell-Irving's Gabric! Junks, 155 lbs. Mr. Bell-Irving) Mr. Dyer's Kilwinning, 158 lbs.

(Mr. Bulteel)0 Lady Chater's Gold Finch, 168 lbs.

(Capt. Spinke) Mr. Cragholm's Bajardo, 155 lbs. Ar. Duda' Fishshop, 165 lbs..

(Mr. Spragge) o

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ined $5..

Alter the arrest, at Shanghai, by the Municipal Police of the three delegates that were to go to Hongkong to support the Eeamen's strike, the Shanghai Asso- osiation for Seamen's Support have been inactive, but in view of the fact that rail- way employes, and people in Hupeh, Kai- fong, Zang Zing, and Nankow are taking up the Seamen's movement, they held a accting 24 which they decided to send legrams to the Seamen in Hongkong asking them to hold up to the last ditch, sad not to make any conecasions.

Sazb- criptions are to be raised to send dele rates to various parts of the industrial sections of China, to ask the people not to desert their countrymen at Hongkong and Canton, but to give them all the e pory they possibly can. The meeting was held in the pquence of five Municipal detectives.

Gold

Mr. Allsure's Robbie Doo, 152 lbs. ́.

(Mr. Doyle) Mr. John Pool's West River, 152 lbs.-

(Mr. Dupree) 2 Dr. F. E. Kow's Kangaroo, 185lbs.

(Mr. Thompson) 3 Mr. Spares Viper, 158 lbs.

(Capt. Spinks)" "O Hon. 3. A. G. Stephen's Aloha, 150

Ibs.....

(Mr. Pinkerton) o After a very nice start the Tipa broke away from the bunch and led past the box for the first time. Going up the

(Mr. Remedios) o Inclino Robble Doo went up to first place and led by a length, with Aloha second This, the last pace of the day, was full and West River third. Rounding the worst on the day's programe

of incident. Its start was probably the village bend West River came up even Finch bolted at the start and led the field with the leader and contested the race past the winning post by about 100 yards, all the way down the straight. At on After this extraordinary display the pony poist it looked as if Robbie Doo would be beaten but a final spurt secured the race: Gabriel Junks, who was hot fav was pulled up and dropped out of the race with the narrow margin of a neck.ourite, then took charge and led the way Kangaroo caICES in third three lengths with Kilmarnock a short length behind. behind.

These two ponies were 6 lengths in front of the busch and strenuously fought it cut right up to the last furlong when Gabriel Junks began to lose ground badly. Cassia River was closing up on the out side and drew level, with Gabriel Junks abour 100 yards from home. A few yards Unplaced Starters (825 each): Nos. from the winning post Cassia River was whipped into second place, beating Gabriel Junks by a short head. Time: 3mins. 3sees, Pari-mutuel. Winner: 840.10

Time: mins, 33 3-sees. Pari-mutuel.

Winner: $12.00

1.

5.70

.2, ... 5.70

3.

1087, 193.

Cash Sweep."

Ticket No

209, 83,585,00 1235, 1,110.00 555.00

355,

9.-THE BLACK ROCK". STAKES.

Winner 2000. Second 8250. Third 8150. Fat China ponies bond file grifins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per. scale. Winners of one race (other than

1,

5.80

3,

5.20 3.40

Cash, Sweep, Ticket No.

820, *877,

$3,063.20 875.20 437-60

"EXTRA TERRITORIALITY,

VIEWS OF A RESIDENT IN THE INTERIOR.

A correspondcat in Yunnan, who signs himself "25 years in the Interior," writing to the NC Daily News on this subject, says:-

Dr. Wong Chung-hui, bead of the Law Codification Bureau, and Dr. Yen know Unplaced Starters (995 each): Nos. Perfectly well that at present, that is for

a race confined to subscription griffing 392, 858, 1024, 717.

of either class) alb, of two or more races 7lb extra. Entrance 310. mile and's quarter.

Ona

Mr. Hector Sassoon's Roman Pride,

155 lbs...

............................. (Mr. Moller) 1 Mr. H. Birkett's Shining Star, 155 lbs. (Mr. Doyle) Sir Paul's Defiance Dahlia, 158 lbs.

Mr. Burkill) Mesars, J. Bell-Irving and J. J. Pater- son'e Multum in Parvo, 152 lbs.

(Mr. J. Bell-Irving)

ba.

Sir Ellis Kadoorie's Lantao Chief. 135

(Mr. White

ba.

(Mr. Dupree) Mr. Nemazte's Lenjan, 162 lbs.

Mr. B. Macgregor's The Dunlin, 148

1598.

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TODAY'S EVENTS.

at least another 20 years, the commonest justice would never be meted out to any foreigner.

An unfailing cire for all-pox may be found in the leaves of the Piteber "(micidium) plant known as the Barre cens purpurea of the same species as the tidesaddle plant. It is a species of zencia, end is found in Australie and the United States The leaves or flowers of this plant should be made into a strong tea and a wine-glass full of the liquid taken every two hours."

Perhaps some of our physicians can con“ firm, or otherwise, the claimed efficacy of this cure.

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The following will H.K.C.C. on the Club ground on Satur represent the day, against the 1.R.C., play commencing at 3.15 pm.-E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), C. Blaker, H. H. Benson, L. J. Davíc,|||“L1342 Major HM. Edwards E. G. Lammert, Liat E. L. Leader, L. D. McNicoll, G. II. Piercy, R. E. A. Webster and F. N. Young.

SAIGON, RICE MARKET.

Navigation Extrême Orient, in their The Compagnie de Commerce and de

report dated Baigon, February 3rd. stalo:...

The market is still very quiet, but prices have made a sudden wivance owing to the poor supplies of paddy coming daily to Cholon, whilst the demands for new crop rice are very big for February shipment. Many steamers are loading fer Jaya, but in spite of the Chinese New Year holidays, these shipments" will be completed in due time.

The total amount of rice exported from January 1st to January 18th, 1999, is 40.37 tons against 31,235 in 1921.

We quote today:-White Baigon "rice, No. 2 sifted, Japan quality, Hongkong 85.50 per pical fo.b. Saigon, for February- March shipment.

What foreigner could purchase of mort- gage without being mercilessly humbugged THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE LADIES' PURSE. by local officials? Deeds, would never be

stamped The chief interest today naturally time except by the payment of extor centres in the race for the Championship Petty officials, following the lead of Paul's Empire Dahlia seems a sure win publicly marching a foreigner chained which is timed to start at 4.30 p.m. Sir their superiors, would take a delight in дет. The only danger would be from through streets, and throwing him into Honesty Daalia if this pony rans. Other goal with local criminals, antil he had possibilities are Roman Pride, Benz and leisure to attend to the foreigner's case. a representative of the King Stable What foreigner could travel at ease, and Mountain Bear. Sunstar, wo under what merchant could conduct business stand, will not run in this event.

without being perpetually harassed! The Ladies Purse, which is run just What official would in the slightest de- (Mr. Nemazee) obefore the tin interval, is another race gree assist a foreigner captured or robbed Mr. Hector Sassoon's Roman "Dusk. in which much interest centres. Sceptic by brigauds↑

...... (Mr. Moggs) 0 Dahlia may be the winner of this race, This state of things would flourish in

WHAT IS EYESTRAIN ? This proved to be n good race between but with ponies like Repulse Bay Chief, the Republic, and within 20 of Dr.

The Roman Pride, Shining Star and Delance Fighting King, Mighty King, Allied

Wang's yamên."

eye bas certain tiny muscles. Dahlia For the first half mite Multum King, Speckled, Mouse, Ajar and Pawnbus he knows, as does every schoolboy an

Of course we all respect the Doctor, When objects we look at do not come in Párve and Shining Star kept com- shop among the entries for this event, a pany, running neck and neck for first very ato race for the honour may be China, that it is impossible for the Man-to a charp focus in the eye, these

darins place Up the back stretch Shining Star expected..

do justly and love mercy until muscles exert themselves, unduly and drew away and led the field by three

the Tuchase are kicked out, and armies enable us to see clearly in spite of the lengths, Roman Pride taking things very

disbanded. A gigantic moral upheaval defect. These muscles tire and relas easily. Round the village bend Mr. Moller

tics and truth, but dollars always win. mtist take place. "It is dollars verius jur. lot his pony have its head and it came

canging the objects looked at to become Mr. Gilpin's stable is likely to supply Consul dare travel 100 li.from the Con- blurred and indistinct. Upon closing the In some provinces to British or U.S. through to first place with many lengths to spare. A fight for second position took the winner of the Consolation Stakes if place between Shining Star and the Ajax does not win a previous race. Bol sular residence, but Dr. Koo and Mr. Sze ever for a few seconds the muscles be Dahlia, Shining Star barely managing to shevio and Spotted Sand are likely com with perfect ease and safety. The poorest

can travel anywhere at home (not China) come-more or less rented and objects retain its advantage. Deñance Dahlia petitors in this race. finished third a short head behind.

Miss Addis, daughter of Sir Charles Chinese at home finds justice, but a for- are clear again for a brief period, Time: mins 46 3-5cca.

Addis, is to present the Ladies' Purse to cigger in China would be the butt and Properly fitted glasses correct eye-strain, Pari-mutuel.

Cash Sween;"

the winning jockey, Miss Addis wil plaything of every petty oficial in China,

whether caused by astigmatism or age Winner: 99.50 Ticket No.

watch the race from beside the table in if extraterritoriality were removed.

We who live in the interior know what The Hongkong Optical Co. successors to the Grand Stand and the Jockey Club to expect, so trust that you will continue Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Refract 227,83,474.20 1020,

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presentation ceremony, which takes place friends as to the facts. 37, 409.30-

ing Opticians, 53, Queen's Road, Central, Unplaced Starters ($25 each) Nos. of the grand stand immediately after the A moral earthquake alone can save the have the equipment to fit you glasses €39, 644, 1108, 408, 18.

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Stephanotis winner of the Valley Stakes and the Subscription Griffos Challenge Cup, is counted upad to win the Rialto stakes to-day.

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