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RACING NOTES.

[BY RAPIER.]

EXTRA RACE MEETING.

The entries for the above meeting to be held on Saturday next are as follows-

1st and 3rd Races-Happy Valley Handicap "A" and "B"

KOWLOON GOLF

CLUB,

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

SATISFACTORY POSITION

RECORDED.

MANY IMPROVEMENTS"ACCOM»

PLISHED AND PLANNED..

Improvements, that have arleady been carried out to course and club- house, etc., plans for the future, and

Abstinence Loch Tummel; Mrs..a satisfactory: financial position,

and

ROBBED A NUNNERY,

MASKED AND, ARMED ROBBERS.

CONVICTED AT THE CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

SEVERE SENTENCES.

A

A séquel to these robberies took place at the Criminal Sessions yesterday, when before the acting i Chief Justice (Mr. Justice J. R. Wood) three Chinese were charged on three counts.

Class: Six furlongs.

On the evening of January 27th Mr. Dynasty's King of Troy, King

three men wearing, miks broke into of the Plains, Spotted Sand, and King Alan Mesars. Dyer and

a longely aunnery at Lantao Island. Beith's Tangle, Grey Morn Total

attacked two'nuns and stole blan Rechabite, Loch Raa

kets and other articles when they soch, Dyer's Yorks; Mr. H. C. Mae were matters of interest referred to found that there was no money to hamara's Soapy Sponge (late The at the third annual general meet- be. obtained. Later the sathe night Ghoul: Mrs. R. M. Austin's Grey ing of the Kowloon Golf Club held they broke into a contractor'ą. Streak; Mr. R. M. Austin's Homelast evening in the Lecture Room of

matshed, on an upper plateau, Call and Grey Knight; Mr. Ho Kom the European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon. Tong's Kom Tong Hall; Mr. H. P. Mr. E. Cook (President) was in wounded the contractor during the White's Salvo, Mrs. Priestley's the chair, and was supported by Mr. | struggle with a dagger, and then Grande del Norte and Espoir; Mr. V. C. Labrum (Vice-President), Mr.

articles,, Eve's Misty Eve, Bright Eve, and J. D. Thomson (Captain of the Battle Eve; Messrs. Hall and Shen. Club), Mr. I. B. Trevor and Mr. A. 's The Goblin: "The Gomeril, W.. Roberts (members of the Com- The Geczer. The Goome, and The mittee) and Mr. E. W. Alltree" (Hon. Grig: 1. J. C. Macgown's Sun- Treasurer). burst Rose: Mr. R. J. Paterson's Proposing the adoption of the September: Ms, R. J. Paterson's report and statement of accounts, The Regent, Dobbin, and Ukelele: which have previously been publish Mr. W. T. Shenton's Sand Pipered, the President said that he was and Southampton: Messrs. Stanton pleased to see that during his abmitting archery at a nunnery and and Reidy's San Diego: Mrs. Ber-sence a number of improvements to nard's Barley Grass: Mr. J. B. A, the course and to the Clab House Hankey's Shraren: Mr. D. U. N. had been carried out. He particu Dows Spectre, (late The Ghost)..larly referred to the extensions to the cluh-house and the building of 2nd Race March Stakes: Five

a caddy shelter. All improvements Furlongs.

and been done admirably and with "Mr. Dynasty's King Alan: Messrs. credit to ali concerned. The course Ir and Beith's Lochaber: Mrs. bad had certain improvements car- Dyer's Yorks Mrs. R. M. Austin's ried out, and at the last Committee Potzenbush Mr. R. L. Austin's meeting alterations to the subsidiary Fire Call: Messrs. Comyn and Bril's greens were approved, and the Cora Borderer, Mr. Eve's Festive Eve;mittee had more less committed Messrs. Tester and Abrahaar's Bing themselves to trial drainage Fay: Mr. Lighthouse's Sugar Leaf schemes, which would eliminate the Mr. Seth's Perversity: Mrs. R. J. transverse drains. In a short time, Paterson's Scooter; Mr.

with the approval of the members, Brown's Furzefield (late Smoke the Committee Would be able to pro- Call) Mr Topside's Mountain Fox. ceed with the schemes, and they

the cross drains.

The first charge was of com-

100%

VALUE FOR MONEY

stealing blankets, scarfs, a thermos task, a gown, and ten pounds of rice.. They were alternatively MR. charged with receiving the and further charged with commit

articles, ting robbery at a contractor's mat- shed on Lan Tau, and with stealing two watches, and 8364 in money. Both robberies are alleged to have occurred January 27th.

gn the same evening.

the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C., The prisoners denied the charges. presented for the Crown.

Sir Joseph Kemp said the first robbery took place at the nunnery, which was at a height of about 1,503 feet, and the second occurred for ther enst of the peak of the island,

MOUTRIE

PIANOS.

"REGULAR LIAR"

COURT,

IN

PLAUSIBLE YOUNG SCAMP SENTENCED.

THE INTERPRETER AND A DEAF WITNESS.

With

broad smile and

PRISON FOR FOOTBALL ROWDIES.

MAN WHO THREW STONES GETS FOUR WEEKS.

7

POLICEMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EYE.

Stone throwing at football games nonchalance that would have done is getting too common and yester credit to a professional actor, a day the Magistrate (Mr. R. E. Chinese youth told Mr. R. E. Lind. Lindsell) was asked to tako a the matshed being at a height of sell at the Central Magistracy serious view of such hooliganism.

4th Race-First, Aggregate Stakes: would not be troubled again with 2,200 feet. That would mean that sterday that the can of oil which when a Chinese was charged with

One Mile.

"Mr. Dynasty's King of the Plains and King of Troy: Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Grey Morn and Total Ab stinereer. K. M. Austin's -Brigade Call: Mr. Eve's Misty Eve: Messrs. Tester and

after committing the first robbery.

the men would have to desernd into he was accused of stealing was the offence at the Central Mngis. Tung Chung village, and climb up bought from a man called "Regalar tracy. again to the contractor's matshed,

Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse present-

which would take them between Liar, the Chinese term being The three and four hours. The robbers Ha Pa. Literally it meant " papered on behalf of the Police. visited the nunnery at six o'clock jaw, and any man who could not Lance Sergeant Basting said that cleven o'clock. 15

Referring to the financial position of the Club-there is a credit bal ance of 82,243.93, including profit of $1,072.11 for the year-the Presi- dent said it was most satisfactory, Abraham's reflected credit on all respon Attaboy: Messra. Hall and Shensible for the management of the in the evening, and the matshed a sneak the truth or allowed his jaw be vas on duty on Saturday and

Hon. Treasurer. Club's finances, and especially the The incoming Committee would be able to con- two nuns would say that the men thus named.

With regard to the first robbery, to wag ut every blow of the wind is tinue the policy of the past, namely first asked for rice, and when they

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went to the match at Happy Valley

between Scotland and China. There

was the usual crowd of the Chinese spectators and many brickbats were

to continue to improve the course, entered it was seen that one had i A Chinese detective said that he hut at the same tiare keep a check | a knife nnd demanded money. They saw this plausible young maa on a on the expenditure, and to go on searched the place and left after ricksha with the lubricant on the thrown into the field, during the

When the about an hour, taking with thein redeaming debentures. Club was able to stand on its own the articles mentioned in the charge. feet, instead of having to pay in The nuns, were not able to identify terest they would be able to carry the men. out further improvements.

The Second Robbery. Later the same evening three mon

ton's Saligia and The Goblin; Mr. E J. Paterson's September: Mrs. J. Paterson's Ukeleler: Messrs. Stanton and Reidy's San Diego.

8th Race-Aberdeen Plats: Mile. Mr. H. C. Macnamara's Soapy Sponge (late The Ghoul): Mr. H.

foot-board. Suspecting the man, he game. When play was over witness White's Salvo: Mrs. Priestley's

stopped his ricksha and pat a few walked across to the stand where Hepbir; Mr. Eve's Bright Eve; Mr.

pointed questions. The oil he car- the presentation was to take place, KH Laceda II.: Bears. Forbes

ried did not help to smooth his On the way there he was hit by a Continuing the President said and Callingwood's Shady Joe; Mr. R J. Paterson's August: Mr. W. T. that the military authorities had Stanton's Southampton: Mr. D. Ueen most considerate, especially entered the house of the contractor tongue a bit, and he was unable to brick and he and Sergt. Baker, gave Sergt. Baker said that he actually N. Dows' Spectre (late The Ghost) the two Hong Kong regiments, the who lived near the sites on the un- give a very satisfactory account of chase and caught the defendant.

King's Own Scottish Borderers and per plateau and, on the contractor himself. He was marched to Police! 7th Race-Stanley Stakes: Öne

the 5/2nd Panjahis Regiment, in the wakening a struggle ensued in the headquarters, and there he also fail-saw the accused throw something

course of which he was wounded matter of giving notice of ring with a dagger. He was then bounded to satisfy the curiosity of the which struck Sergt. Basting in the Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Tangle, practices. They had also received

and gagged. The three men wore Inspector on duty, who ordered the face. The defendant ran towards Loch Tummel, and Lochaber: Mrs. assistance from military, other off- Dyer's Yorks; Mr. W. Sewell'acials and private persors whose masks.

Chinese detective to go along with the Craigengower Cricket Club and Chce; Mrs. R. M. Austin's Potten- duties encompassed their small con the men, had decamped, with over The alarm was given shortly after

the young man and find out where was arrested by Sergt. Basting, Dish: Mr. Ho Kom Tong's Kom cern.

The financial position, concluded The contractor's son ran to a house

In reply to the Beach, witness and other articles.

les. the oil came from. morty Tong Hall Messrs. Comyn and

The detective was taken to a cer- said that throughout the match Beita Borderer; Mr. Eve's Festive the President, was before them, but nearby where there were fuki and Bing Boy; Messrs. Lall and Shen- the finances straight was hidden out on the hillside and found three noticing some oil stains on the road, at the Scottish plagers. He said Eve; Messrs, Tester and Abrabant's the work of preparing and keeping gave the alarm. The fekis turned tain part of Kennedy Town, and, there had been many stones thrown Lun's The Grig; Mr. E. L. Sim's from them, and he thought thanks men on one of the paths, One of he was able to trace-it straight to that when the accused ran, other Bagheera Mrs. R. J. Paterson's were due for the atention given to the men was carrying a bundle in the Fo Hing Tai godown. The Chinese Also bolted, hut he had the Skidoo and Scooter; Mr. C. the finances by the Hon. Treasurer, which articles were found which youth was asked if the oil came defandant in sight all the time and Brown's Furzefield (late Smoke] Hen, Secretary, to. Alessrs. S. T.

had been stolen from the nunnery Butlin and S. Jordain, for volun- an hour or two previously. Call); M. Tupside's Mountain Fox.

from that storehouse and he could not have arrested the wrong 8th and 9th Baces-Wanchal Handi- tarily auditing the accounts, and to

the Committee for the hard work tractor's house and themselves tied

They were taken back to the con- nodded: cap "B" and "A" Class:

they had put in in unselfish service up until the police came. On' 'the way there, one of the men ran away but was re-taken.

1 Miles."

Mrs.

B.

for the Club.

Mr. W. J. Carrall having second: ed, the report and accounts, us pre- seated, were passed unanimously.

8300 in

"

Could Not Be a Bigger Llar.

man.

The defendant said that he did

The Magistrate then asked the not throw anything. He was run-

In statements to the Police the defendant if he had not stolen the wing away to catch a tram and he men aid that they were on their oil, how could he say that the did not know why he was arrested. way to cut flowers" (the time was lubricant came from that quarter.

Mr. Wodehouse pressed for a midnight). One of the men said that he knew there was a man arm-

Mr. Dynasty's King of Troy, King of the Plains, and Spotted Sund; Messrs. Dyer and Beith's, Grey Murn; Total Abstinence; Loch Ran-

More Matches Wanted. rech. Tangle, Loch

Tummel, Rechabite M and

Dyer's

Officers for the ensuing year wore

The youth, not to be outdone heavy penalty, without the option Yorks; Mr.

Austin's appointed as under:

President," Mr. E. Cock (re-elected with dagger amongst them; said: "Why, I also saw the trail of a fine. He said that there had Brigade Call and Grey Knight; Mr.

Evidence was called, the nuns of the oil leading to the godown and been altogether too many cases of H. P. White's Salvo; Mrs. Priest-d); Vice-President, Mr. V. C.

as I also recognised the foot marks this nature and it was most difficult Labram (re-elected); Captain, Mr. stating that they could recognise no ley's Espoir; Mr. Eve's Blisty Eve 1. D. Thomson (re-elected); Hon. one, it being dark at the time of the

arrest because of the Bright Eve, and Battle Eve; Messrs. Secretary, Mr. J. O. MeLaggan (re- robbery. The contractor also said of my friend Regular Liar" 1 to effect an Tester and Abraham's Attaboy Messrs. Hall and Shenton's The plected); Hon. Treasurer, Mr. E. that he could not recognise any of rightly came to the conclusion that large crowd turning ont at every

the men owing to their wearing that must be the place where the oil football game. He said that it was" Gomeril, The Geezer, The Gnome, W. Alltree (re-electedy; Committee,

was obtained." Everyone in the and The Goblin; Dr. J. C. Mac Messrs. W. Paterson, B. Jordain,

Further evidence was called for Court Inughed but, needless to say, quite obvious that the stones had gown's Sunburst Rose; Mr. Seth's A. W. Roberta, I. B. Trevor and the prosecution in the afternoon, he did not convince the Magistrate. been carried to the ground, as pieces Perversity; Mra. R. J. Paterson's J. C. Long.

and afterwards the prisoners state-

The Magistrate agreed that de of brick like the one produced could Dubbin and Ukelele; Messrs. Stan.

ments were read out, as made to fendant was a clever young am not have been picked up at Happy ton and Reidy's San Diego; Mr.

the police when firat charged. and suggested that "Regula C. B. Brown's Furzefield (late

might have been his prisoner's) Valley. Mr. Wodehouse said that Smoke Call); Mr. J. B. A. Hankey's

soubriquet. For certainly," the Sergt. Basting had to receive Saracen; Mrs. Bernard's Barley

Magistrate said. There could not Grass; Mr. D. U. N. "Dows Spectre (late The Chost).

KWANTI STEEPLECHASE

MEETING.

Election of Officers.

Mr. W. J. Carroll suggested that more matches that hitherto be ar ranged by the Committee in future.

3. Thomson (Captain of the Club) replied that certain matches were in course of being arranged.

The President said that he was sure that the new Committee would be only too pleased to do all that they could in this respect to meet

the wishes of members.

Conspiracy Alleged.

Each man, totally denied being connected with the robbery, or of receiving stolen goods. They stated

he a bigger liar than yourself." medical treatment to the eye which

The youth, then protested that he was injured by the brick and that that they were going up the hillside had paid $3.50 for the can. The there was a possibility of losing the to pick flowers in connection with Inspector replied that when the sight of that eye. In conclusion, the approach of Chinese New Year. They alleged that it was a

man was brought to the Station, he Mr. Wodehouse said that an official" con- had only eleven copper cents on of the Hong Kong Football Asso- spiracy against them and that the him. The youth answered that he ciation was present in Court on & blame for the robberies were fasten had altogether 83.60 with him on similar mission as his-to press for Votes of thanks to Mr. J. H. Hunted on to them by the men who that day and reiterated that he the maximum penalty (Secretary of the Y.M.C.A.) for the caught them during the night in paid 83.50 for the oil. Mr. Lind- Addressing the accused the loan of the Lecture Room, and to question. the President, Officers and outgoing.

pell reminded him that he must have Magistrate said that it was clear His Lordship, after summing up, had $3.61 instead, as only 11 cents that cases of hooliganism were get- Committee for their past services directed the jury to return a verdict were found on him. You must be ting far too common, and coneladed the meeting.

The programme for the above meeting to be held on April 9th is given below. Entries close at 13 noon on the gath instant and should be sent to Mr. A. H. Potts.

The Maiden Plate: 7 furlongs. For China ponics that have start-

ed twice at Kwanti Steeple chases and not won. Weight for inches as per scale. Placed "Fonies 3 lbs. penalty, entrance

feo 25. Winner 950, 2nd 80For and 3rd $10. -

The Easter Handicap: 12 miles. For China ponies. Entrance fee 85. Winner $50, 2nd 820 and 3rd .810.

The Fanling National: 2 miles.

"For China ponies. Weight for inches as Mer scale. Non winners that have started at Kwanti allowed 5 lbs. Entrancè, (Continried in aert, column).

fee $10. Winner a cup, and men 825 and 3rd.B15.

The April Stakes: 2 miles.

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pk not guilty in respect of the more careful" said the Magistrate, his intention in future to send charge of receiving against the

A Curious Witness.

every man charged with such an effence to jail without the option After a short retirement, the fry Then another laugh was raised of a fine. returned a verdict of Gualty in when the owner of the oil went into

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You yourself will go to jail for respect of each charge of robbery the witness box and questions were four weeks with hard labour." China ponies that have regular. against the three prisoners. put to him in the ordinary way, ly hunted with the Fanling verdict, and sentenced the first two interpreter shouted and the

His Lordship concurred with the but failed to elicit an answer. The hounds season 1926-1927, Weight prisoners, who were aged 30 years news still remained dumb. Finally Worship said that the Police record for inches as per scale. Pre- prz

Addressing the young man, His vious winners at Kwanti 5 lbs. and 31 years, respectively, to six it was discovered that he was stone- penalty. Entrance 35. Winner years hard labour on each count of deaf and the interpreter went up showed that the defendant had re Then ceived twenty strokes with the birch $30, 2nd $90 and 3rd 810.

the sentences con- and in his ear cently wetten eg to run the the Lashout came howly, from the for picking a pocket last year, and Consolation Race: farlopga. third prisoner, in view of his age witness. He said he had over 800 that at the end of the rear he did For all China, ponies that have being only 18 years, His Lordship cans of oil in that particular, & month's hard labour in

started and not won at this sentenced him to one year's impri- godown, but he could not say whe Gao! for damaging Government -meeting. Catch weight. Post sonment, with hard labour, 'on each ther the can of oil, produced in property,

"You do not seem to entrica" 85. Winner 860, 2nd charge, the sentences to run con- Court, was his own.

have improved" said the Magis "Six weeks imprisonment." $20 and 3rd $10.

currently.

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