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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY,

APOLLO FOR THE AGGREGATE STAKES. | CORRESPONDENCE. HONG KONG STOCK

NON-WINNING GRIFFINS MAY PROVIDE THRILL

IN SEVEN FURLONGS. EVENT.

TIPS AND SELECTIONS FOR THE. PUNTERS,

[BY MORNING DEW."]

With ten events on the progranine today, the Fourth Extra Race Meeting which has been arranged for this afternoon, ought le provide sufficient sport for even the most arduous follower of the local, turf.

The principal race is the Aggregate Staken and it seems na if Apollo is going to have an easy joh. It in doubtful whether there will be more than two or three starters. Possibly Gleneagles will go

to give Apollo a race, but his changes against the Chi-- text-owned pony are extremely slight.

Onte again the publication of weights in the earlier part of the week has been the subject of much speculation, If the wonther keeps fine his afternoon and the going is not alippery, there should be some big dividenda as mudlarks which figured an pró- minently at the last "Extra" will not probably do so well again to-day.

There is an event for non-winning griffins and one for non- winning subs and the task of picking the winner in each case is extremely difficult, especially among the gridhus,

Mr. Pan will not be riding this afternoon as he has gone to Shanghai, while one or two other jockeys are reating theinselves and will probably not ride today,

Mount Parker Handicap "A1

Class.,

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STÁBILISATION.

MARKET.

MAY 2, 1931.

BRITISH TENNIS PLAYER'S VISIT.

CROUCHER & CO.'S DAILY | E. D. ANDREWS TO APPEAR

REPORT,

The market on the whole was not quite ao buoyant and business was not se brisk Rates generally speak-

130 THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG ing were unchanged.

DAILY PRP3S."Į

St-It is a pleasure to reply bon letter written in the strain of the one by X.Y.Z. The majority of correspondents make further dig cussion impossible by introducing sneers and abuse into their letters: X.Y.Z., however, asks a number questions, which I will answer as

riefly as possible:

The ratio between Canton suo coin and Hong Kong dollara varies: And naturally it varies far more so in regard to sterling and gold dollare as one is a silver currency and the others gold. Exporters that he has a big chance. However, from Great Britain and the States there are Home very strong coquote in sterling, whether selling Lenders in this race as Leveret, Nippy, Sanction and Mindoro are to Hong Kong or Canton.

It is

all good movers over seven, fur- true that Canton importers Be longs, whereas Paul Pry is mors

suited for a longer rate. Sanction Hong Kong currency at present us I hear is shaping very well and a medium between their own cur- Nippy is in the pink of condition, reney and gold. These two will have to run against Leveret and the last named is going

Where X.Y.Z. makes a wrong

LOCALLY.

INTERESTING CAREER,

British tennis prestige forally is likely to be restored" by the visit of E. D. Andrews, the famous Davis. Cup player, who has represented Great Britain in this international

Banks and Unions came in for more inquiry; sales taking place up to $2,030 and 2010, respectively,

Waterboats dre wanted at $25 ex compotition. Hong Kong has;` dur- the rights, etc. Lands opened withing recent years, ueen favoured by sales ab 300, but later were done at

201.

Among the Utilities, Telephones were stronger at 841 and Trams in- proved to $19,29 at which rate small anles took place. Electrics were un- changed at $843. Hotels were taken 815.75 eusk in the morning but cased off with sales 18.40 May. At the close, 815.40 was offered for cunb.

Caments are offered at $18.80 May delivery, but there are buyers for July at $10.

Ews and Shanghal Cottons were marked down to Tis, 813 and Tls." 101.

May 1, 5 p...

visits by American French and Japanese stars of world wide fame, nulgo local followers of the game will have an opportunity to judge for themselves 10w 2. first class British player previous visitors.

compares

with

Great interest is being centred in this visit, which has long been anticipated, and very gratify- ing to learn that he will take part in exhibitions, specially arranged for him." A pretty regrettable piece of news is that ho may not take part in any singles exhibition, on account of his recent illness. He arrived in the Colony on. Thursday, and had his first knock up, for the first time since he left hospital in Singapore, in the Hong

The programme opens with a mile race for "A" class contenders and hero Boxing Eve and. Vasylock will renew their rivalry. These two met at the last meeting when the latter won by a short end. While there is no reason whatever why Vasylork should not win again, 1 feel that Boxing Eve will reverse the finishing order to-day. He will There is no doubt that this is going fast mentioned condition would

Brent gun" at the moment. deduction in in assuming that the LOVERS AND IRATE Kong Cricket Club. be running at five pounds less than to be a very thrilling race altogether on his last outing while Vasylock with the elinnees of Leveret, and obtain, if the H.K. dollar wore a will be running with three pounds Sanction a little more pronounced less. Jill finished third a fortnight | than the others. ago and he ought to be among the placings to day.

Tai Mo Shan Handicap "A” Class,

The "Hunchbacks" Pinto.

In the absence of Sitting Bull, Over six furlongs, this race for subscription griffins which have Gay Crusader and Windom Stay out over this never won, ought to provide a thril-are likely to fight ling race between. Vamoose, and mile and a quarter. The former Cheetow. I see timt Aenein Loaf carries 134 pounds as against 149 and Azalea Leaf are not entered carried by the "Stag." Gold Key which is a pity as their presence is also entered here and will be would have made the race far more running at 135 pounds while Royal well at the gate, he should win Gay Crusader seam to be the best interesting. If Vamense gets off Flush has only 133 in look after. while, on the other hand, if he thing going and unless Mr. Frost to get the end before the incline Wisdom Stag's chances are indeed should have to make a big effort produce some of his masterly riding, is elimbed, Choctaw should win small. There is bound to be a number of #arters here and Awaken Lion or Toch Blay ought to be a good bet for

place.

Tai Mo Shan Handicap "B"

Class.

race will make him a favourite and - pour should just about win as he does not appear to have very such opposition against him. Mike is an honest plugger and can be depended upon to give a good run for his money, but at the moment he does not appear to be at the top of his form. Piccalilli is very lightly weighted and might provide An upset. Ha in quite capable at 123 lbs. of turning the tables en both Daylight Eve and Mike. Keep an eye on him!

Mount Parkor Handicap "B" Olast.

handsome.

Tai Ho Shan Handicap "0" Úlass.

FATHER.

ASSAULT CASE IN KOWLOON.

gold one. The Chinese, den! in SEQUEL TO ASSIGNATION. silver, and the Hong Kong dollar in a silver dollar, backed, as the Chinese know, principally by actual reserves of the white melal; they have great confidence in it; and. part from this, the merchants in Canton would rather receive silver payment in Hong Kong dollars than in Capton sub-coins.

At Kowlbon Magistrney yesterday Tang Mun and Wong Hang were charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton

with intent to rob, in Pakhoi with having assaulted Chui Wa Street, on April 17. An alternate charge of common assault was also preferred.

Mr. Hornee Lo, sppearing for the.

Els Carear,

Bora at Palmerston North, Now Zealand on July 31, 1995, E.D. Andrews shewed promise at a very early age of becoming an international star, and he justi fied that

option by figur. ing prominently in most of

Zen and and Ahseralis, meet- important tournaments in New

ing with varying success. He gain. ed a Bike at Cambridge in 1927 a1 a Fresher on his first overseas trip. In the following year ho claimed

But if the Hong Kong dollar becomes a gold unit, it is transdefendants, denied the first charge international reputation by his

longer can it be used for silver deal formed into a foreign currency. No

Lings. "Anybody hoarding it is taking Tisk in exchange, and Bradbery notes, should serve the purpose just

success established him permanent- ly among the leading lights of the

secution, Mr. W. le Bart Sparrow, but pleaded guilty to the second,

Outlining the case for the pro-sensational defeat of F. T. Hunter, the famous American player, at A.S.P. (K), stated that the com! Wimbledon in the first round, which piainant was the proprietor of a rattan shop. About 0.30 pm. on the night in question, he was walk- s well. The Canton-foreign mer-ing along Pakhoi Street when all | world. chant, receiving his offers from of a sudden four men elosed in on

He has sinco distinguished him. One of him and set upon him. England, in sterling, would have no them held him and the first de self in most of the important ten-

hands

Valorous appear to me to have very little opposition in this event unless Lobster Bay strikes a good patch and makes a good race of it. Daylight Eve's presence in this The Grouse is down at 133 pounds reason to convert his sterling, first fendant is allegod to have put bisnis centres, and among his most

into his (complainant's) and might bear watching. Imperially into H.K. goll dollara, before

pocket. The latter cried "save notable aucecases were the defent 0.Moor and Peppereom are all blank the exchange factor would life" and was then thrown on the last year of Dr. J. C. Gregors then likely outsiders and if Valorous is be one between sterling and Canton ground where he was bit and kick-ranked No. 1 in Great Britain, in beaten, the dividend should be very currency. Then, indeed, Canton el about. The men then ran away

currency would have a direct value wo towards Canton Road and the final, and beating Germany's two ulong Battery Street. Com crack No. 1, Dr. Prenn.. At Wim, in foreign trade; the present limit lainant gavo chase and caught one bledon last year, ho beat Brugnon, ed exchange market in Canton for of the former near Pakhoi Street converting sub-coin into Hong Kong the other near the same place.

while a district watchinan arrested many times Davis Cup player for The last race of the day, over a

Franco, and was one of the last. mile and a quarter for "C" Class dollars would obviously have to be

Bent to Po Leung Kuk, sixteen survivors, eventually being ponies should give punters a further expanded to enable forward trans- chance of testing out which is the actions to be put through between said he would plead guilty to the Championship,

Addressing the Court, Mr. L6 beaten by Tilden who won the best pony in this class. Morning Star and Misamis have both won Canton currency and sterling or second charge. The facts of the Third New Aggregate Stakes.

over the mile and a quarter before R.K. dollars; and as sub-coins are case wore that complainant had The third Aggregate Stakes will while Britannic Hall has won over

an unsatisfactory to handle, this been keeping company with a young certainly draw Apollo and it would this distance from a field of non- seem as if this pony is going to winning Griffins, Misamis account might compel the general introdue-dy, the daughter of a man named Chung Ching. They first met about win the Aggregate this year as heed for both these ponies before and tion of Shanghai notes into South two years ago and some unpleasant will have 12 points to his credit if will be out to repeat his perform-

ness arose as a result of which the matter was taken before the 8.C.A. he wins to-day's big race. There ance to-day. Britannic Hall can be China for currency purposes.

Surely it must be plain that the and the girl was sent to the Fo appears to be any opposition among fully depended to extend him while the entries. Oleneagles may start Morning Star and Tunney are two Canton foreign merchants, not hav Loung Kak. Later she was taken but can hardly be expected to others which have very good posing to worry about Hong Kong uut but her father forbade her to

pects here. The Phencant may up-

"crack. upset the speeding

Mount Parker Handicap "C"

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to

the

set calculations and if one is look gold dollars, would sell ing for a likely outsider a bet on the Chinese in sterling, and the Chinese Pheasant might be worth while.

would bear the onus of the risk of fluctuations between silver and gold, between the placing of the The selections for to-day are na order and the taking up of the goods. Hong Kong foreign 'mor- Race 1.

THE SELECTIONS.

Clans, Fritillery in about due to win and he has a good chance this afternoon of accounting for the "C" Class race over a mile. Fi-Fa which finished just a head in front of follows:- Fritillery at the last mooting is bound to put up a good show, but can scarcely be expected to repent his success. Mount Elburz with 133 pounds in the saddle.looks a very good bet and is sure to carry a lot of support from the public. If the going is hard, Mount Elburz should make quite a good show,

· Monat Parker Handicap "D" Class

Of the eighteen entries in this race Noukhail, Redskins and Twi light appears to have the race be- tween them and I should not be surprised to see them finish in that order. Noukhail was a big favourite at the last meeting but he dis appointed. In spite of that, how. ever, the pony is sure to be well supported this afternoon and might be confidently looked upon to give both Redskins and Twilight a race, I liked the way Redskins moved the last time he was out and i Mr. Heard will take him out in this race instead of Groombridge, he will be able to give Noukhail a run Twilight rande a very good show recently nud if the weather conditions sult him (I suspect he is n mudlark) he should extend the others.

Mount Davis Stakes. This is not the biggest race on the card, but it should prove to be the race of the day. There is a strong current of belief that Paul Pry will win this event and on past performances it must be conceded

floxing Eve. Vnsylock.

Jill

Race 2. Vamoose. Choctow II. Awaken Lion.

Face 3.

Daylight Eve. Mike. Piccalilli,

. Race 1. Apollo. Gleneagles.

Race 5, Fritillery. Fi-Fa.. Mount Elburz

Race 6. Noukhail.' Twilight. Redskins.

Race 7. Leveret. Sanction. Nippy.

...

Race A Gay Crusader. Wisdom Stag, ' Royal Flush.

Laco·9. Valorous. Lobster Bay. San Francisco.

Race 10. 'Misamis. Britannic Hally Tunney or The Pheasant.

Indian Tour.

Generally considered the greatest Now Zealander since the late A. F. Wilding, Andrews has acquired considerable experience and done extensive travelling, combining business with pleasure. Prior to coming here, he visited India,

see the complainant again. Some Ceylon and the Straits Settle. time later, however, her father's suspicious were aroused regarding ments in allof which places he took part in exhibitions, which greatly the couple, and on April 17, he saw

Ho has going to the Tat Yat Theatre, impressed kis galleries. He enlisted the help of some of

been greatly surprised at the re friends and waited for the couple

them

to come out. When they did, tha markable progress of the Indian first and second defendants with players between 1989 and 1930 and some others followed the complain. chants would have to convert the ant and one of the men pounced he is of the opinion that the high- sterling price first of all into Hongwon hire. When he cried "sava est promise for the future belongs Iffe," the men avattered but the first to Abad Hussain, whom he con- Kong dollars, and then sell in these and second defendants were caughtsiders is the most talented player (gold)dollars to Chinces in exactly. The evidence of the complainant the same way. In both cases, the was taken and he denied knowing India at the present time. the girl or her father. Ho also Madan Mohan,the young Davis merchant firms would lose all control denied the incident which was re- Cup player, is also very promis over the onchange, thers would beported to the 5.0.A.

Ing. Other fine players included After evidence of arrest an enormous incentive to gambling

Shaucher Singh and Kaphoor, who wat Austin and Ulf in the Doub

Thursday.

LOCAL WILLS.

was

les in Calcutta.

Summing up his Indian tour, Andrews said "I have soldon Been greater keconess and more en- thusiasm than during the recent tour. We had large crowds at every TWO ESTATES ADMITTED TO match and the tennis reached a

on the vagaries of silver and of the taken, hearing was adjourned till Canton currency, on the part of the Chinese purchasers, and if the exchange went badly against the dealers, the merchants would be left with the goods on their hands,

Not only would this mean the introduction of a mest pernicious

PROBATE.

Estate in Hong Kong worth

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bigh standard. We played on ex- cellent grass. "courts at Calcutta and Delhi.

trying, especially the glaro. Once or twice the heat was overpowering, Still it was a great trip and our team had a wonderful time."

Perry Promising.

•The New · Zontander is a' gront. the admirar of F. J. Pay, whom he

"considers to be the most promising-

The climate war at times very

system, against which our present 65,000 was left by Mrs. Isabella method of selling generally protects Cardner Johns, formerly of Shang us, but it should be clear from the hai, who died on November 29, 1920, foregoing that the Capton mar a Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth. chant would have only one exchangs granted to Mr. H. L. Dennys, of Re-sealing of probate has been

transaction to consider, as against Mesara. Hastings, Dennys & Bow- fuo in the case of Hong Kong morley, who is attorney_for chants, and moreover, the main Yoo Cheng Shi, alias Cheng So Tritisher at the present time. Of exchange market would be up in Ching, alias Trinh Bat, niink the other national players in gon- Canton at the Canton marchant Cheang Boo Ching who died oral, he said that France still had very doors-a factor of inestimable 203, Hennessy Road, Hong Cochet, Borotra, Brugnon, Bossus, Kong, on March 2, 1931, loft and several young men coming

which benefit to traders up thers-Yours, local estate

has been ainng, while America could rely on valued at 836,500, all of which Doeg, Allison, Hennessey, Shields. elo.j

is bequeathed to her husband, Yeo and others to take the places of Yew-Bong, to whom probate of the Tilden, Hunter, Vicent Richards, will has been granted,

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