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10-THE RACING STAKES. Winner, $800: Second, $200; Third, #100.

Meas

For griffins of this meeting and ponies that have never won TBC. Subscription griffins of this meeting allowed & lhs. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners harred. (Jockey allowance.)-One Mile.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 1925

WARFARE IN KWANGTUNG.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.

PRESENTATION TO MR. M. MANUK.

'F

BIGGEST BUCKET DREDGER IN THE FAR EAST.

FOR OPERATIONS AT NORTH POINT.

dredger Nanking, oped by the Nether- The powerful self-propelling "bucket-

lands Harbour Works Company of Amsterdain, Macao

aad Hongkong,

·A STRATEGIC RETREAT?--

While Headquarters at Canton bare A concert-social arranged by members been issuing bulletins of repeated vie of the Hongkong Lodge of the Theoso- torles over the forces of General Glenphical Society" and their friends yester Chiang Ming in the East River reging. day evening, was made the occasion to Dyer and Beith's Grey Morn 159 iba. (Lt.Cdr. Thompson) 1

the publicity agents of the "defeated present a handsome illuminated address Mr. Dynasty's King of Hearts 15 lbs.

enemy represent that what has been to Mr. M. Manak, the President, prior (Mr. Heard) 2 happening is merely a retreat to pasi to his stiling for Australia to-morrow, and Mr. Dryaadust's Cigpay Love, 152 km.

tions that can be more effectively defend in recognition of his work for the Society arrived at this port yesterday............... (Mr. MoBain), 3 Also ran:-The Wasp, Enestancao),

ed. We are told that there has been no and leadership of the Lodge."

This vessel, one of the largest bucket- Zircon (Bartholomew), Carnation Leafighting during the past few days. It is The address, which had been very dredgers of the world, and by far the Harriman). Seattie (Doyle), Strathtay stated that Chea's forces completely beautifully and artistically painted by largest ever seen in the Far East, dis- (Polleck), Hailshamn (Davies), Duke of annihilated" the Cantonese unit of the Mr. Baptiste on parchment, was signed poses of an engine power of not less than Texas (Capt. Daspring), Phenomenal Dahlia (Moller), Grey Cloud! (Alait

opposing army

the 10th instant by the members and friends of the 1,050 h.p. and is capable of dredging to Jand), Hawaiing Price (Buck), Unet beyond Changmoutau, and that in con- Lodge. It spoke in high terms of the Tam (Potts), Auchenrioch (Elninovitch). sequence the Yunnanese unit has not Lodge's affection and esteem for Mr.water level. It is provided, with an in- a depth of more than 90 feet under the Won by a head: two lengths between ventured to advance. further, Jest Manuk-and pointed out that since March second and third.

similar fate overtake them.

1923, when the Lodge, was founded, its membership had increased from 8 to 33.

Mr. John Russell (Chairman) presided and suitably referred to Mr. Maruk's activities in connection with the Society; and during the evening Mr. B. E. Lane. part (Hon. Secretary and Treasure:) also spoke in happy terms of the President's work

leave the reader to form his owa jady. We give the reports of both sides, and

Time: 31.4-5; 3.313-5; 134:4-5) 2013-5, Mr. Bartholomew was thrown before the start by Zircon but soon remounted. Seattle to the half mile, when King | Ment. of literts crept up. Turcing into the straits King of Hearts came to the front. with Grey Morn in the rear. In a good faish Grey Moru wat hy h hrad, King of Hearts being seenud and Gipsy Love third.

Parimutuel: Winner. $.. Places 1, $7.70; 2. 83.30% $19.10:

Cash Sweep: Nos, 1001, $2,341, 10; 82, $738; 00, -8181.20.

Unplaced Pony (330 each); Nos. 68-1,

349, 30, 121, 794, 60, 900, 105, 116. *799, 633, 485.

N-TELE KALGAN PLATE"

EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE. APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW.

before Mr. J. R. Wood, Jong Tang Lloyd, At the Central Magistracy yesterday

a Chinese, managing directer of the firm Wyndham Street, appeared on remand on of J. T. Lloyd and Company, of No. 3 a charge of embezzling sums totalling $2,000, belonging to the Company.

members presented Mr. Manuk with the Mr. P. Talati, on behalf of the

tiring energy, zeal and devotion" for the address, and said that Mr. Manuk's un well-being of humanity had won their

ideal institution for the gathering of men profound esteem and admiration, and his

of all nations, races and creeds, into one great brotherhood, would ever remain as

noble work in the establishment of this

Winner. 3600; Second. $200; Third. #100. for permission to withdraw the charge, Mr. Brooks, who prosecuted, applied Weight for inches as per scale. For stating that the complainant was trea- China ponies that have run in at least two extra meetings in Hang. surer of the Company and therefore was kong in 1924 and subscription responsible for the money, which was en- griffins of this inreting.

Winner during 1994 of one race 3 lbs., of two trusted to him. Since defendant's last a permaneat emblem of his self-sacrifie or more races 7 lbs. penalty. (Jockey appearance, friends and relatives bading work. His aspiring aim was to free allowance.)-Seven Furlongs. repaid the money.

meh from ignorance, selfishness, hatred Dr. F. H. Kew's Priner Regent, 185

and strife, and to lead them to a mightier (Mr. Gibeon)

understanding of Divine Truth which (Mr. Heart)

Tbs........ M. Dynasty's King Johnnie. 155 lbs.

"Sir Paul's Magnificent Dahlia, 165

lbs...

.............. (Mr. Moller) 3

Also ran-Irrepressible (Encarnacao), Hartseld (Haimovitch). Fern Leaf (Harrin), Fatsai (Stanton), Gaudie (Doyle):

Woe by leugihe; 2 lengths between accond and third

Time: 16.4-5; 48.1-5; 1.19.3-5; 1.50.5-5. Fatsai delayed the start several times, but finally the field got away well Prince Regent at once shot into the lead. Passing the half mile post the order was Prince Regent, King Johnnie. Fern Jeaf, with Irrepressible last. Rounding the home bead Magnifcen: Dahlia closed up on Fern Leaf. Turning into the straight, King Johanie made ar attempt to get up to Prince Bezent, but the latter when called upon came away, and wan comfortably. Magnifcene Dahlia beat Fern Leif out of third pince.

Pari-mutuel: Winner, 83.10. Places 1. 35.70 2 $7.50; 3, $10.10.

Cash Sweep: Nos 815, $2.818.20; 1050, 8305.20; 139, 8402.00.

Unplaced Ponies (830 each): Nos. 234, 916, 431, 614; 700.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. GREAT TUSSLE EXPECTED FOR THE DERBY.

[BY ARCTS.]

The chics event to-day is, of course, the Derby for which the following may go to the post: Primrose Leaf (Mr.

His Worship directed that the Crown Solicitor be consulted with regard to this application, and the ease was remanded

for a week

EUROPEAN IN TROUBLE. BREAKING A WINDOW SHOWCASE.

At the Central Magistracy yesterday, before Mr. J. R. Wood, a charge of Horiuchi's shop on the Wanchai Praya, Wantonly breaking a window showcase at

European named A. Murch. When the oo Sunday night. was brought against a case was called the defendant failed to issued a warrant for his arrest. He also put in an appearance, and Mr. Wood estreated bia bail of $20, on which he had been released the previous night when taken into custody by the police, this amount covering the damage done. to the showcase..

Later in the morning the defendant appeared in Court under the warrant and His Worship discharged him with a pensation to Horiuchi, who had stated caution, on his agreeing to pay $20 com- his willingness to accept this amount...

ROYAL HONUKONG GOLF CLUB.

"TAIKOO" "WAYFOONG." Following are the scores in the games played at Fanting on Sunday, February 15th:-

Singler.

Ireland....... Rawlinson

"TAIKOO."

.0

....

.....0

+

Harriman), Gypsy Love br Soldan (Air. Wells

MacBain), Chicago (Mr. Doyle), Grey G. M. Young..... Mora (Lt-Comdr. Thompson), King of Ironside

the Plains (Mr. Heard), Curiosity Shop W. S. Phillipa..... (Mr. Zelensky), Wimmera (Mr. Gibson), MeHutchon Oriale Dahlia or Dictator Dahlia (Mr.

Moller), Auchenrooch (Mr. Crokam), Per-

Wallace..

aian Parrot (Mr. Haimovitch), Local H. E. D. Adamso Option (Mr. Maitland), Charcoal or Grey W. Brown...... Kaight (Mr. Pollock).

Crawford

W. Reid..

After yesterday's performance Local Spicer Option is not likely to be such "pro- Mathieson nounced favourite as he was a week ago. Wimmera ras disappointingly yesterday, but may put up an entirely different per- formance to-day. However, Chicago, with Mr. Doyle to steer him, is bound to find a large pumber of supporters and Ireland and he will probably offer strong opposition

"WATFOONG." Moncrieff Hegarty

F. G. Walker ....0

Dupett....]

Dalgety

H. Foy

Bredin -Towns

J. Walker

Duna

Prat

Doyle

Nicoll

Milko

44

Fourballs

-Monerie and

Hegarty-0

Rawlinson...2

G. M. Young-.0 Ironside and

W. 8. Phillips...0- Me Hutchon and

Wallace...0

to Mr. John Peel's brown (Local Option). Wells and In an attempt to place them, however, I shall stick my frat love drey Mora. I expressed doubts, a week ago, about Local Option proving himself an out and out champion and to-day I shall be surprised if he is placed in the Derby In an attempt to And the first three. I shall bracket Chicago and Grey Morn with Charcoal or Wimmera as my third. My selections for to-day only contain one for each race in most instances as owners last night had not made up their minds in which engagements to start their candidates:-

3.CAUSEWAY BAY STAKES (1 mile).

1, Grey Dragon."

THE EXCHANGE PLATE

1, Booran

3-HONGKONG DELAY.

f Grey Morn.“

Chicago

3, Charcoal or Wimmers. 4-So-Gaimi's CHALLENGE CUr.

∙1, Mowgli.

2, Uncle Dicke

3, King Ptolemy.

JOCKEY CUP.

1, Auchonrcoch.

2, Valiant, Dahlia.

3, Farmland.

N.B.-King Johnnie to win if started.

B-GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES.

1 Gymp.

7.-LUSITANO Cer

1, King of Hearts.

(Continued at foot of next Column.)

H, E. D. Adams &

W. Brown... Į Crawford and

Spicpr... Mathieson and

W. Reid...o

F. G. Walker

and Dunnett...0' Dalgety and

H.

direct ashore by means of a pipe linë. stallation to pump the dredged material

For dredging at this extreme depth a special bucket laddfe is to be installed, bearing 38 buckets. In "suitable soil the capacity amounts to about '1,000 cubic; yanis per hour,

The vessel has a length of 180 feet. maximum width of 38 feet and a draught of te feet.

the quay wall, now under construction dredging of a foundation channel under The Nanking is to be used for the

at North Point for the Ching Siong Land

siderable depth exists in this part of Investment Co., Ltd., of which Afr. Kwik Djoen Eng is managing director. A. con-

the harbour, before the bottom can be reached.

of a normal construction does not ex- The average dredged depth by dredgers ceed 40 to 50 feet; dredgers are rarely met with which reach the greater depth required for this kind of, work.

shall bring inte the world, righteousness ENGLAND TO JAPAN BY AIR.

and peace and bring them to thaf glori- ous goal of a Life Perfect, in the unity with God and Brotherhood of Men.

Mr. Maask, in reply, said that he highly appreciated the sentiments con- veyed in the address, and assured them that his work for the Society has beea, at all times, both a pleasure sad a duty to him.

THE CONCERT.

delightfully rendered and much enjoyed The concert programme, which was

was as under:

1. Song and Chorus

Song

"Honolulu Hula Girl"

Mr. H. Sequeira

い

FOUR DAYS JOURNEY.

SCHEME UNDER CONSIDERATION.

A four-day non-stop trans-Arctic. nir- ship service between England and Japan is a probability which may he realized. according to the statement of Colonel the within the next two or three years, Master of Sempill, former head of thei British Aviation Mission to Japan, at a London which was presided over by Baron recent meeting of the Japan Society in

Hayashi, Japanese Ambassador.

The route would be across Scotland, Norway, Northern Russia, Siberia, and Saghalien, a distance of 5,000 miles. For the service airships 700 feet long and ***Devonshire Cream and Cider (capable of carrying from 50 to 100 passen-

"The Longshore Man ****

gers would be employed. Mr. W. J. Thompson.be made in four days, three of which The trip from England to Japan could

3. Song" One Fleeting Hour"

4. Guitar Trio

Mes. ML Minney.

"

Sweet Havajina Girl of Mine" Messrs. A. Vas, MacDougal & Xavier. 5. Piano Solo" Nocturne Chopin

Miss Alds Leon. 6. Song" Thora" ... Mr. E. G. Aquing. 7. Song and Chorus Mamy

Ir. IL Sequeira

77

would be nightless during the summer months. The airships would be equipped to provide..every comfort for the passen- Sers and the factor of danger could be made negligible..

service

A similar service connecting the United States and Japan is also practicable, the Master of Sempill said. Such would follow a route across Canada and would bisect the route from England somewhere in the Arctic regions. ** Messrs E. G. Aquino and G. Aquino. intervies that while the actual organiza- The Master of Sempill stated in 11

9. Vocal Dnet

"In this Solema Hour"

9. Song- Come 6ing to Me"

Miss Russell. tion of such a service has not been begun,

10. Recitation Miss P. Buttoajee: the scheme is being given serious con- 11. Song-Selected... Mr. T. Blackley.sideration 12. Song Carmena"...Mrs. M. Minney.

·*

13. Song

My Love is like a red, red Rose "

Mr. J. Russell 14. Song" Parted" ... Mr. H. Sequeirs. 15. Vocal Trio-" Perfect Day"

Messrs. H. Bequeira, V. Barradas and P. A. Rosario.

HONGKONG AT WEMBLEY.

The following paragraph is from the don):- China Express und Telegraph (Lon-'

After many days, it is officially an- nounced that Hongkong is again to par- in the Exhibition at Wembley. gkeng is probably the last of the Colonies

to reach this decision, "but Wembley would not be Wembley with out its Hongkong, and that the distant Colony will rise to the occasion we have definite plan has been no doubt. The buildings are there, a Prepared, and

SPURIOUS MONEY. CHARGE. CHINESE SUSPECT REMANDED... More statements as to spurious coin being circulated in and around the Colony were made at the Kowloon Magistracy all that remains is to adjust matters in yesterday, when an umbrella, maker, of accordance with ideas formed as the No. 3, Shanghai Street, was charged outcome of last year's experience. We before Mr. E. W. Hamilton with being understand that some changes are to be

unlawful possession" of spurious coin, made namely: a large quantity of counterfeit which are designed to raske Hong-

at We

Yembley more attractive, and, kong Hongkong 20-cent and 10-cent pieces. which is more important

to those con He was further charged with coining cerned in the running of it, will dis- pense with many of the difficulties en- countered at the first try-out. The news from Hongkong tells us that certain con- cessions by the Imperial authorities are anticipated, including the relaxation of the Customs regulations. The latter is

difficult H

hurdle, but, as the Exhibition is primarily intended for the promo- tion of Empire trade, and

certain fea tures of Hongkong's trade were last year excluded, the authorities may, on When the case in which a man named this occasion, be prevailed upon to re-

H. For... Bredin and

money. Towns...0 J. Walker and

Dunn...2 Pent and

Doyle...0. Nicoll and

Milae.

6

7

133

Add singles total.4)

Grand total

"Wayfoong" thus won by 41 points.

DEATH OF JIM DRISCOLL A London cable of January 20th an- nounces the death of Jim Driscoll, the ex-featherweight champion.

-CHALLENGE CUP.

1, Grey Knight.

9-ROYAL NAVY CUP.

1, Loch Rannoch. BLACK ROCK STAKES.

Mr. John Peel's selected. -GYMKHANA STAKES.

Magnificent Dahlia..

12-PEKING FLATE

Mowgli (if pent here),

It was stated that a raid was made on defendant's premises by the police on Frida and that in addition to the coins seized, coining implements were found." Defendant was formally remanded for a week

POLICE COURT ITEMS.

John Roberts was charged with being

the obstacle. For example, Hong- beautiful silver-work was severely

drunk and disorderly came before capped, and thers were diculties

8. B. B. McElderry at the Central Magis-

tracy yesterday, defendant did not appear in exhibiting kingfisher feather-work It is interesting to note also that at year's Exhibition the Hongkong

and his hal of 35 was estreated.

•

.......

this

At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday,

Government Mr. B. W. Hamilton discharged & Hongkong section with their own stall. will themselves control the Cainese who were arrested, on the Kow the Chinese who filled the street of

means that all private exhibitors, Joon-Canton Railway travelling, from Shamchun or the 12th inst. with three in the section, will be eliminated. It forged bank notes in their possession. be no shops.

does not mean, howev

that there wilk The

we understand A Chinese charged with the possession

'to be fewer in

and of better

"

type,

but number, large with a more vari

of 365 Bhan Piu lottery tickets, was fined ion of Hongkong goods for ex

$10, or ten days' imprisonment with hard labour, by Mr. B. B. McElderry at a who the Central Magistracy yesterday..

sale, and stalled by Chin ill be more typical of the real Hongkong shopkeeper, and mor amenable to the control of the Commis

At the Marine Court yesterday; be sioner in charge than the independent fore Lieut. Coudr. G. E. Hole, B.N., Rexhibitors of last year. We predict for junk-master was fined $10 for anchoring Hongkong a much better show than list in the Southern fairway the previous year, and last year's was pazniui-nsiy morning.

voted one of the best.

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