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RACING NOTES.

[BY RAPIER.]

STEAMSHIPS SOLD.

→LING NAM” FETCHES $180,000.

AMERICAN- TRANSPORT BOAT

UNDER THE HAMMER,

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Two sales of steamships took place yesterday, ons being that of the sa. Ling Nam at Messrs. Lammert Bros. Auction Rooms at noon, and the other the General Henry Knni, a former American Array

The grass course was opened on Satur- day morning and those watching the gällops included Mrs. Rustin, Messrs. F. C. Hall, Sutton, Tester and Abbeya, Messrs. Hall and Shenton seem to have transformed the ponies they took over from Mr. Taggart. One of the latter's string named Cultra (I do not know his new name) has not yet been raced but he shows good promise for future meet-transport bont," which went under the ings.

hammer at the China Auction Rooms.

Bidding for the Zing Yam opened at 8100,000, and progressed by stages of $1,000, the vessel eventually being pur- chased by Messrs. Jose Moreno Brodeth for $130,000. Bidding was very brisk. but it was expected that the vessel would fetch more than this figure. The sale was by order of the Court, and it will be recalled that when previously offered for sale, some months ago there was no increase on the upset price, and the Zing Tam was withdrawn from the market for the time being. tered at Canton, of 6,918 tons gross, and

The Ling Norm is a Chinese ship, regis

of 3,748 tons nett. She was built by Reihersteig Shwifswerte and Machiner- fabrik, of Hamburg, in 1903,

The St Leger (1 miles) promises to be a "fine race as will be seen from the times of the first three undermentioned puties all of whom will be in the race:- Lady Luck (Roza), 13 miles-101, ID 1-1, 54.2-2, 31, 3.09.3, 3.48, 4.16.4, Last quarter 31.4. The Goblin (Ralph) 1 miles:17.

Last quarter 30.2-3. Brigade Cali (Gordon) 1 miles:21.

Last quarter 31.4.

Other times were:

"Sunburst Raed (Macgowan) 1 milea:

30, 1.13, 1.30, 2.27, 3.03, 3.36.2. Last quarter 33.2. Sandpiper (Boy) 15 miles:-39, 1.17.9, 1.37.5, 2.33.3, 3.11.1, 3.42. Last quarter

20.4.

Shere Khan (Ralph) and The Gamerit (Boy) 1 mile-30.1, 1.15, 1.50 2.23. Last quarter 32. Owing to the diffealty in obtaining Subscription Ponies" from Shanghai they are now being ahtained from Tien- tsin. About 50 have been sent for and it is anticipated that they will arrive here| about the end of next month.

The

ponies will be Subscription Grifins."

The yessel has accommodation for forty first-class passengers, eighty second-class, and 1,050 deck passengers. She has an average speed loaded of 19 kaots, is

1926.

HONG KONG WOMEN'S GUILD & MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.

ANNUAL FÊTE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 201#,

TO BE HELD IN

GOVERNMENT HOUSE GROUNDS

1926.

(BY KIND PERFISSION OF HE. Ta Govor) LAST CLEMENTI WILL OPEN THE FÊTE AT 2 M

WONDERFUL SIDE SHOWS AND MANY ATTRACTIONS.

A PASTORAL Pear (weather permitting)-Profgoed by Mrs. Chater and the Dances arranged by Miss Violet Capoll will be held from 3 to 4.30 ..

DELIGHTFUL GENERAL STALL-Pretty and attractive Articles; St. StaPHEN'S GIRLS' SCHOOL STALL; ST. PAUL'S GIRLS' Scaoos SWEET AND FUDGE STALL; CARE, WRIGHT, GUISHING COMPETITION; ORANGE GROTE: CIGARETTE STALL; FORTUNE Most mysterious): GOLD Fts POND; BOLL BOWL OR PITCH CLOCK GOLF; TELLER LEMONADE STALL: PRAK CHILDREN'S CLUB STALL; IC CAR CART: LUCKY. WuXEL; LUCKY WELL; AERIAL RAILWAY: NAPAL CHUTE; SEEMAT AND SWINGS; BRAN PIES; DOLLS: RAFFLES FOR MEN AND WOMEN; POSCH AND LABIES ANKLE DISPLAY COMPETITION, etc., etc.

JCDT Show:

ADMISSION INTO GROUNDS FOR FÈTE-ADULTS AND CHILDREN 50 CENTA ADMISSION FREE:-O.G CHILDREN MEMBERS, SAILORS ANO

·SOLDIER IN UNTORY, SCOUT AND GUIDE HELPERS.

ADMISSION TO PASTORAL PLAY-ADULTS: $2.0); CoILDREN: $1.00, TICKETS SOLD Before FETE Opens ti bo obtained (ias'uding Admission to Grounds and to Pastomi Play) for AbsLrs: $2.00; CHILDRE :: $1.00.

TEA may be obtained at 50 CENTA PRA HELD

CRIMEAN VETERAN,

(4042

SUICIDE IN CUSTOMS MESS."

OUTDOOR EMPLOYEE'S DEATH BY PISTOL SHOT.

Mr. I. T. Morris. HM Coroner,

A VISIT TO MANILA,

Friday, October 2nd, brought to Manila one of the very small and sadly dwindling band of Crimean veterans. Shanghai, on October 27th, continued the Mr. Johnson Montgomery, now in his inquest regarding the death of James 50th year, was interviewed at the Manila Edward Knight, a tide-waiter in the equipped with twin screw triple expan Hotel and stated that he was in the pro- employ of the Chinese Maritime Customs, sian engines of 57 nominal horse power,

ess of achieving a life-long wish, that who was found in the Customs Mess, and is further equipped with wireless and of travelling round, the world. As a Boone Road. on October 22nd, with a refrigerating apparatus. The Ling Nam cornetist in the old 89th Foot he fought ballet wound in his head. ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. stores, engine room stores, equipment and in the early 70's went, after his dis due to л

has been sold with all life boats, deck at Alma, Balacava and Inkerman, and

Dr. H. W. Webb said that death was bullet wound in the right Sttings, including mattresses, pillows and charge from the Army, to Australia. He temple, apparently self-inflicted. It was linen on board, all of which are in good

was in the Bendigo gold rush and was likely to have been caused by a .25 calibre condition.

the Darling valley and started shrep one of the few lucky prospectors, who panned out rich. He then went into

pistol

farming and, he states, is now one of the largest station owners in Australia.

GOLF.

BRITISH RED CROSS TROPHY.

The competition for the St. John of Jerusalem and British Red Cross trophy, which was played at Fanling during October, attracted 33 entries. The win

ner was:-

W. L. Dunbar

Other scores were:-

T. S. Whyte-Smith

F. R. Redmond

F. Wheeler

E, D. Matthews

YACHTING.

The dimensions of the vessel are: Length, 413.7 feet; breadth, 30.4 feet; depth 28.1 feet. The Ling Xam was con- verted from coal fuel to an oil fuel burn- ing vessel at Rotherham in 1922. It is estimated that she can be put to sea after 35877 expending 830,000 on her for recon- MR. MACLAREN AND STOKE-ON-

ditioning and complete repair, etc.

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THE “ TREVESŠA ” TROPHY RACE.

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The General Henry Knox."?

The sale of the General Henry Enor, by order of the mortgagee, was conducted it the China Auction Rooms by Mr. EV. M. R. de Sousa. There was an excellent attendance, and bidding was was stated in the Daily Pre brisk. Opening at 84,000, bidding pro- yesterday that entries for to-morrow's Trevessa trophy race would close to-day. gressed by stages of 8200, 8800, 8800 and The hon, secretary of the Royal Hong 81,000, until the sum of $12,000 was kong Yacht Club writes that this is in reached, at which figure the Whampoa correct. Entries are received right up, to the start of the race, any boat arriv- Sam, No. 120, Praya East, Wanchai, be ing at Channel Rocks being eligible to came the purchasers. It is understood compete, being subject to disqualification.

if found to be not in accordance with that it is likely that the vesel will be the rules when examined immediately broken up. after the race.

TENNIS PLAYER'S SECRET.

FERET TURNS "FRO" TO LESSEN PAINFUL MEMORIES,

M.P. EXPLAINS.

TRENT COUNCIL.

Mr. C. H. Fuller, living in the same. mess, identified a letter found in his

room, "the contents of which were not disclosed. On going to deceased's room on October 22nd, he said, he found Mr. Knight lying in bed with a wound in his head and an automatic pistol (pro- duced) in his hand. A bullet subse- De- quently was found in the room,"

cased had told witness that he had made a previous attempt on his life when he was in Tientam.

Mr. W. MacLaren spoke to being call ed by Mr. Fuller and being the deceased as described.

Det-Sub-Inapr. MacDermott said that everything in the deceased's room was in order and there were no indications of " violence.

The Stoke-on-Trent Council at its last meeting called on Mr. Andrew Maclaren, Socialist M.P. for Barselm, a member of the Council, for an explanation of a speech he had made in the House of Commons on the Ministry of Health BiH giving power to take control of local Council meeting and replied to authorities. Mr. Maclaren attended the criticisms passed upon him.

the The speech in Parliament, according to can tell him (che Minister) of local Hansard, included the following: authorities which are not Socialist in character or Radical in colour at all, but Ham a good deal. I have been in contact SEYMOUR TERRACE BURGARY. for corruption they might teach Weet

with it in Stoke-on-Trent. I could a tale unfold which would make the people at West Ham look like amateurs."

to a bullet wound self-indicted.

The Coroner found that death was due

The General Hary Knoz formerly be

THIEVES' $2,000. HAUL. longed to the Army Transport Service of

Mr. Maclaren at the outset of his the United States Army, and was em-

Thieves broke into the upper part of statement to the Council said he was No, 6, Seymour Terrace, in the early ployed as a mine planter. For sometime not to be intimidated for anything he hours of Sunday morning and secured past the boat has been lying off Sham-stated that the word "corruption"

said in the House of Commons. He jewellery and other goods to the value of shuipo.

was $2,104.50. the Minister's, and not his, and that his word was irregularities,

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The vessel's dimensions and capacity My financial position is one which are follows:-Length, 150 feet; enables me to live without worry, and I breadth, 30 feet; depth, 13 feet; gross am going to the United States to play tonnage, 447; nett tonnage, 304, simply to alleviate painful private mem- ories. That is why I have become a pro- fessional".

This is how Paul Feret, who ranks fourth among French players, and who beat Vincent Richards, the famous Ameri. can, in Paris last June, explains his action in signing a contract with Mr. Pyle, to join Mlle. Lenglen and Miss Mary Browne in playing matches in the United States.

"I know of no man or woman player, of whatever reputation, who is a pure amateur," he added, in an interview by the Erchange.

To another correspondent he said he had taken the step because tennis had become commercialised, and the cluba were making great profts out of the players.

Spanish Girl Cynical. Senorita de Alvarez, the vivacious youngSpaniard, who reached the women's final at Wimbledon, has been interviewed by Reuter at Le Touquet.

In answer to a question as to what she thought of Mlle. Leaglen's plunge into professionalism, she declared that she had done admirably, adding:

"I think that her tour will be a great success, and would have been a still greater success is Miss Mary Browne had not been added to the list."

BIG CROCODILE CAUGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES.

HUMAN BONES FOUND IN REPTILE.

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A crocodile measuring 18 feet from head to tail the interior of which proved to be a small museum was captured at the mouth of the Aggus river in Iligan, Lanao on October 11th.

Constabulary while returning to his camp. Sergeant Dimatira of the Philippine "with a patrol, "was told of the existence of the "croc" near the banks of the river. He went to the place and shot the crocodile in the head, killing it instantly. When the reptile was opened, human bones, remains of pigs, dogs and other animals, together with a pair of slippers and some pieces of rope were found. It said, that the bones were those of a fisherman who disappeared one night at the same place where the erecodile was killed.-Manila Times,

all merabera of this Council," said Mr. It will surely be in the memories of Maclaren, "that irregularities have been glaring in this Council. You are the only Council in Great Britain who have had two protest meetings of ratepayers against you. You are the only Council who have had on the platform at one of those protest meetings four ex-Mayora and a member of Parliament."""

Mr. Maclaren quoted extensively from the report of the protest meeting in February of last year, and said when he first attended the meeting of the Council some years ago and observed how it was a "By at them, but he admitted there conducted he made up his mind to have had been a change, and a gratifying change.

The Council then proceeded to the next business.

BRITISH FREE TRADERS. IMPERIAL PREFERENCE.

Police investigations show that entry was effected by means of bending the The Chinese occupants of the house were iron bars which protected the window. apparently visiting neighbours at the time and no clues likely to lead to the arrest of the thieves has yet been discovered.

RAND'S FORTIETH BIRTHDAY.

A NOTABLE ANNIVERSARY;

importance and significance of the recent While heartily appreciative of the tieth anniversary, the thought naturally celebrations of the gold reef city's for arises, why the fortieth, and not, as covery of the World's greatest goldfields usually, the fiftieth milestone of the dix- should have been selected. One good answer is that the Rand Banket Reef as a gold producer is believed at pre- zent to be at its zenith, and thero is no certainty to-day that such a position can A National Free Trade Congress, so that probably in 1928 there would he be maintained beyond the next ten years, organised by the North-Western Free quite another tale to tell. Others, how- Trade Union, was opened in Manchester, ver-amongst them such expert judges fluence the members of the Imperial Con- convinced that the Witwatersrand line recently. Its avowed object is to in- on the subject as Sir, Abe Bailey-are fererce, which met in London, in regard of reef as worked to-day from beyond to policy on fiscal matters. The gather Krugersdorp in the West to Springs in ing numbered about four hundred. the East, will be an equally great pro- described the trade which would be in from now. Others largely interested in Lord Stanley of Alderley, who presided, ducer of the standard metal 100 years volved in the Colonies in respect of pre- the industry have some doubts on the ferential tariffs as being twopenny-half-subject. In any case, never has the gold penny" compared with that of this coun- production been so great as at present, try. He expected, he added, that he would with more prospects of an increase than get into trouble for that remark, but they a decrease during the next decade. were asked to speak plainly. (Cheers.) Forty years ago Mr. J. B. Robinson For my part," she declared, I would

"We are to have a conference of Colonial (now Sir Joseph Robinson, Bt., sad near- never give a peseta to watch a Browne-approaching is shown by an announce

Another sign that Christmas Is fast want to make it perfectly clear to our house on the reef and called it "Lang Ministers here," he remarked, and wely 90 years of age) built the first stone Lenglen match. Now, Miss Ryan might ment issued yesterday by the Post guests that this country records its un- laagte Restante (Here I remain

Office authorities regarding the closing under which we have

alterable determination that the system Though Sir Joseph would not claim to of the Christmas mails for Home.

The Xmas and New Year parcel mail

Strath in the district, his position as the Mr. Harold Cox Belivered an address first man who demonstrated the existence for the United Kingdom closes at the in opposition to Imperial Preference, in of a payable main reel at the Rand will G.P.O..at 5 p.m on November 12th, and the course of which he anid, "We cannot remain unchallenged, and should be re- will be despatched by the P&O... abandon this policy of Free Trade mere-membered to-day in its fullest import Mantua. This mail will arrive in Lonly to please Australian politicians.ance: Just seat Kimberley in 1869 he doni on December 16th

The Xmas letter mail for Home closes

(Cheers.) ".

was the outstanding pioneer of the dia Mt. James H. Hudson, Labour M.P,mond fields which turned South Africa's big batch of Yuletide greetings to the ernment put on preferential tariffs the mous value of the goldfields at the Rand at 2.30 p.m. on November 20th and the for Huddersfield, said if the present Gov-history, he first demonstrated the enor Home folk will leave here on the Labour party. when they returned to in a practical and successful manner un- the approached by anyone else. The African

Replying to the correspondent's pro- test, the Spanish champion explained that while Miss Browne in her best form was as good as anyone, she would never equil. Suzanne.

be another matter.

WEATHER REPORT. Last night's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued from the Royal Observatory at 6 o'clock, stated:

The anti-cyclone over China has spread eastward. Fresh monsoon may be ex- pected along the S.E. coast of China and over the N. China Sea.

Local forecast: East winds, moderate,

fine"

CHRISTMAS MAILS.

Katori Maru, being due to arrive in London on December 21st.

be materially altered pered shell not be the original discoverer of gold-bearing

(Cheers.)

power would sort them.

The debate was adjourned.

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