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LOCAL RACING NOTES. PONIES THAT IT MAY PAY TO FOLLOW TO-DAY.

[BY ARGUS.]

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER

LADIES' GOLF SECTION... Letters from one Golfing Cousin ta

another.

LETTER XO. I... Hongkong, th November, Irane,”

You asked me when you left the Colony umpteen years ago, to keep you posted in any Ladies Golfing activities of în

terest. «

With every prospect of fire weather and fields up to the average, a good after-Dear noon's sport should be provided at Happy Valley this afternoon, where the Hong- kong Jockey Club are holding the last extra meeting but one of the year..

Racing is timed to start at 243 pm with the Shaukiwan Stakes (5 furlongs) Of the seven ponies entered Quab (dead)' and Uncle Gusengel will be absentees. The field will be Hailsham (Lt-Comdr. Thompson), Solly (Mr. Doyle), Uncle Tam (Mr. Buck), Strathalan (Mr. Follock), Persian Parrot (M..da Roza).

must apologize for having failed you so utterly up to date, but will endeavour to turn over a new leaf and keep you

in future. news npplied with

I do believe that we are out of the rut at last, and that things are really begin- hing to look up...

You'd be surprised at the spirit of activity, and I night even add ́amic- ability, prevailing at the moment.

Tais should be a good betting race, judging from what I have heard in racing circles during the past week. I under

For instance, would you believe it, stand that both Hailsham and Strathalan (owned by Lt.Cdr. Thompson) will run thirty-five women actually travelled out on their merits and it would be unwise to Fanling together the other day, and to jump at the conclusion than the owner played in a Five Club Competition in has necessarily picked the better of the which teams were drawn, and there was two. Strathalan,' in the past, has put up no "hair fying " and not a casualty, of some fast gallops in training and his any kind, though there were just a fem second to Seattle, on February 9th, when anxious moments, when Mra. Laitded was be was beaten by 1 lengths in 34-5 a little afraid she might be drawn, with in the Castle Peak Stakes (8 furlongs) | Mrs. Duftershot. However, a kind genins was no mean performance. - Hailsham bas must have watched over those who drew many places to his credit, while Solly the names out of the hat, for there were with Mr. Doyle in the saddle can be no sick headaches, sprained ankles, or relied on to give of his best. Uncle Tam weak wrists reported, necessitating with again will find a number of followers, but drawal from the fray, I shall depend on Persian Farrot as my selection.

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We were allowed one Club.cach, and had to play in turn wherever the ball lay For the B class Shek- Handicap (except on the greens where all ased (1 mile), the following are certain start-patters). It was somewhat awkward to ers: Jainhu (Mr. Doyle), Mowgli (Lt.Cdr. manipulate a brassy in a ditch, or a putter Thompson), Grey Streak (Mr. Pollock), in a bunker, and the winning, team, is, to Valiant (Mr. Brodie), May Leaf (Mr. da he congratulated, don't you think, on Koza).

returning a gross score of 122 for eighteen

Possibly Tadworth (Mr Nennzee) and holes Two Pairs may also start.

On paper, the race looks a good thing for: Saracen with but 71hs over weight for inches if only he would give of his best in his absence, the placed ponies will probably he Jambu, Grey Streak and Mowgli

Rumour had it, that the Committee: intended posting a notice to the affect that silence on the tees was imperative,. but evidently with ten women on a the together, their optimism didn't soar to such heights..

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CASE AGAINST HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. SALARY OF A MANAGER'S WIFE.

**FASSENG THE BUCK" IN THE

MAJESTIC.

(29.16

PROPERTY SALES..

At the China Auction Rooms, Duddėl?"

Street, yesterday, Mr. E. V. M. R. da

Sousa offered for sale by public auction the remaining portion of Section 4, of the Praga Reclamation to Mariae lot No. There was a further hearing in H. M. 35 with the buildings N 78, Connaught "When I had ar air-shot at the seventh Supreme Court, Shanghai, on October Rond Central, and No. 157, Des Vieux I felt like the man who dropped the catch 30th, before Sir Skinner Turner, of the Road Central. The annual Crown rent The Shek-O "A" class will attract Saligia (Mr. Pollock), Chicago (Lt.Cdr.at Lords-ith pine pairs of eyes on one case in which Mrs. N. Williams, wife of the property is $0.88, and its arem Thompson), Gymp or King Emperor (Mr. at once it was an ordeal, and as one had of a former acting manager, claimed 2,306:28 sq. ft.,

to wait for four ousers to play before que from the Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, The upset price was $110,000 and the Brodie), Rothesay (Mr. Reidy) and pos- got another shot, one's, chances of re- Lu, 8500 for services rendered: Mr. property was knocked down to Mr. flo sibly Beauty Dahlia.

covery were poor. One good lady drove M Reader Harris appeared for the St Ping, of No. 37, Gough Street;. for to the top of the slope at the tenth with plaintiff and Mr. A. E. Seddon for the $13,000. A patter, and lost in admiration, 1 missed my next three shots.

In

What beats Saligia will win; I do not fancy any of the foregoing can do so. the absence of Grey Morn, weights will be raised sibs. Should Grey Morn go to the post, I should still prefer the chances

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of Saligia.

"The "race" for the "Aggregate/Stakes can prove little beyond an exercise gallop for Local Option.

Some of our leading lights in golfing circles (fond busbands for the most part) were afraid we were belittling the tradi- tions of the ancient and historic game by thus playing the fool, but persanully I don't think any harm was done. We don't propose to make a habit of driving, with putters!

defendants.

had

Mr Ho also bought a second lot for $58,000.

Mr. E. W. Alderson, formerly manager: of the Majestic Hotel, said that ho knew. This property consisted of land and Mr. Williains was coming out to join buildings at 79, Connaught Road Central her husband, but he had not board of The annual Crown rent is.822.00

At the sale mams of the Auctioneering any arrangements with the company and Brokering Co., at 4B, Duddell Street,

withee No. 140, Des Vaux Road Central, wa garding her. As manager

which in-offered for, sala. The annual Crown rent... sufficient staff

is $16.43. The upset price was $30,00, and cluded a a house-keeper. There was, not the property was bought by Mr. Ma, Sum any one supervising the latter and wit Li for $39,00

ess would have thought it rather curious if there had been whilst he was there as manager. Mrs Taggart never did anything in the hotel and would zot, even had she been on the staff becauLSO she was ill.

HIT WITH A CHOPPER. CHINESE MURDERED AT WEST POINT.

Cymp and possibly Loch Rannoch may be sent out for the place money.

Mrs. Davision (I think she came after Next comes the Stanley Plate (6 (ar-your time) kindly presented the prizes, Teach member of the winding team receiv longs) for which the following will being a Rubber Tee, a Golf Ball Washer saddled: King of the Plains (Mr. Davies), (I don't know whether the article has

technical name or not) and a Ball' King Emperor (-), Blotting Paper

She was cheered in the Club House (Lt.-Cdr. Thompson), Saracen (r. hefore we left for the train, so you can

Cross-examined, witness admitted that Brodie), Arabian Parrot (Mr. da Roza), imagine how reckless we are getting.

We had our Annual General Meeting Mra. Taggart had done a few small jobs

Aghastly discovery was made by Nugget (Mr. Reidy), Two Paira (Mr. about a fortnight ago the attendance in various of the companies' hotels. He Chinese. Police at West Point yesterday Doyic).

was disappointing, only fifteen turning up denied that he told Mra Williams that morning, when they were called, to the -but it went well, and for the first time Mrs. Taggart was up and about the house No. 11, Shung Hing Street. Here is my recollection there was a real live place all the time and was a general they found the body of Fang Kui, soy Reporter present. I can hear you say nuisance to every one,"

hawker? wao had been murdered in his Mr. P. Suckling, Shanghai home. Apparently he had been struck on It is not yet known when the murder heard from Mr. and Mrs. Williams.

Plains and

You don't have to be a social success

Your affectionate Cousin,

'IDA BADLIE.

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posed to be engaged, as what now was wate The Police are investigating the

being called domestic supervisor. She matter. said that she was to do what HIS

If Saracen is sent here, it will show genuuine stable ronfidence, but I fancy the issue will be between King of the brave fellow!

Blotting Paper, though any more to serve on the Ladies' Comanager of the company; said he first the head with a chopper. Arabian Parrot may show much improved mittee, but, if I tell you all the good themselves that the plaintiff was sup actually took place, or what the motive form to last meeting things at once, I know you won't believe

The penultimate event is the Novices me, so I'll save some for next time. Race (1 miles). It should be noted Demon Boy's correct height is 13.0 and not 131 as appears on the 'entry form sent to the Secretary of the Club. He will be ridden by Capt. Hall, so his im- post will be 154lbs., unless Capt. Hall wins a race earlier in the afternoon. The probable field is: Demon Boy (Capt Hall), Beldorney Star" (Mr. Stanton), Loch Rannoch (Mr. Reidy), Unele Ali (Mr. Buck), Persian Parrot (dr. da Boza), May Leaf (Mr. —————);

If the pace is not too fast, Loch Ran nóch should win. on form, but Beldorner Star and Persian Parrot can be depended on to make him, gallop and, in an attempt to find the winner, I shall plump for Persian Parrot.

For the final event (1 miles), the starters, I understand, will be: Curiosity Shop (Mr. Nemazee). Uncle Chick (Mr. Doyle), Grey Knight (Mr. Pollock), Beauty Dablia (Mr. Brodie), Spotted Sand (Mfr. Davies) and possibly: Mowgli (L£ Cdr. Thompson), ba

Weights will be raised 7lbs, owing to the absence of Local Option and Grey Morn.

At the weights, the two best on paper," in my opinion, are Uncle Chick and Beauty Dahlia, though Spotted Sand 'may show some of his past form provided he does not find the going too hard.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY. Selections follow:- SHAUKIWAN STAXES (5 Furlongs)

Persian Parrot Bollys

Hailshamane in -SEX-O HANDICAP " B# (1 Mile)

Jambu or Saracen

Grey Streik Mowgli

SREK-O HANDICAP "PA" (1) Mi

Saligia

Chicago

Rothesay

AGGREGATE STAKES (1 Mile);

Local Option ....................... Gymp

Loch Rannoch

STANLEY PLATE (6 Furlong):

Blotting Paper

King of the Plains Saracen

BRATIN PLATE (11 Miles):

Persino Parrot

*** Beldorney Star

Loch Rannoch

SHATIN HANDICAP (13,,Miles) -

Beauty Dahlia or Uncle

Chick Spotted Band

Taggart had been doing and his reply

The Judge Why was it that it took three solid mantha (although June was time of turmoil, and so it might only be two months) for the management to decide what was to be the remuneration of Mr. Williams as manager f

was that that was absurd, because Mrs. did not consider bo percually could do Taggart never had done anything. Much anything, as there was no agreement discussion followed and one day Mr either in writing or verbally that he" Williams said:"Lam fed up with the knew of, and he presumed that if there whole thing. Let it drop." Mr. Wil had been any arrangement it must have liams was paid $500 a month, he had been made between Mrs Williams "ed board and lodging for himself and his Mr. Taggart direct, D wife and his commission world, average about 8125"' month, the

Crows examined, witness admitted that the matter frequently had been referred by himself to Mr. Taggart and by the latter back to him, but he denied having said to the plaintiff:"Tam fed up with this. It is like passing the buck some schone that would be equitable te

Questioned regarding an occasion when it was decided to recover the hotel furni- ture, he said:-"Mr. Williams was told to get the measurements, so that we The Judge held that plaintiff had. could get a price. Mrs. Williams is done some work for the company and woman and so is hot stuff at prices and also there seemed to have been some ad- she could get a good price. She got the mission of liability and an intention to prices undoubtedly, but Mr. Williams pay something, whilst also there had was told to do it,”alis

been a measure of recompense by reason

Witness Mr. Taggart wanted to evolve

the company and beneficial to the managers and induce the latter to fake an interest in outstanding debts.

Asked by the Judge why, after there of the company allowing plaintiff's board had been so much argument, witness in and lodging, though previously it had the end again, referred the matter to expressly denied that privilege, He Mr Taart after the latter had return thought, however, she had claimed too ed to Hongkong, "witness aid that he large a mum and he gave Judgment for

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8250 and costs;