1931-06-06 — Page 7

FIRST HALF YEAR'S RACING ENDS.

INTERESTING PROGRAMME OF TEN EVENTS FOR SEVENTH EXTRA MEETING TO-DA

SOME NOTES AND SELECTIONS FOR PUNTERS.

[BY MORNING DEW"]

The first half of the 1931 racing season comes to a close to-day with the Seventh Extra Race Meeting at Happy Valley. What

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excellent ever the state of this weather, there is bound to attendance as this is the last opportunity punters will have of wit- meas in any racing until September.

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There are ten "races on the card most of which are for, also rans" but this does not in the least signify that the day's sport will be found wanting in any way. In fact it should prove all' the more thrilling because of the absence of the stalwarts. It seoms certain that the betting in most events will be evenly dis tributed and some of the dividends paid out to-day "will un doubtedly be very tempting as there appears to be ground to:

6. very believe that favourites will not have things there own way at Happy Valley this afternoon..

The Tiger's Chances.

The absence of short races will

Bohen Handicap "40" Class, For this

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY JUNE 6, 1931.

HONG KONG STOCK MARKET

MRS. MATHESON'S COMPLAINT.

SUMMER FANTASIES."

CROUCHER & CO.'S DAILY BOYCOTT BY PUBLIC CAR YW.CA. CONCERT IN AID

REPORT.

The roarket continues dull with lower prices. being recorded.

Banks were bought in at $2,000,00 and Unions at $620.00

DRIVERS.

"SUMMONS CONTESTED AT

THE MAGISTRACY.

OF CAMP FUND.

Summer Fantasies-the oonoort given by the Young Women's Chris tian Association at Theatre Royal last night under the distinguished An allegation that public motor patronage of His Excellency the car drivers have been boycotting Governor and Lady Pon), rece vod hor, for the past eight months was the hearty support of the public made. by Mrs. T. Matheson of and there was scarcely a vacant "Huntington, Stubbs Road who seat in the theatre when the pro- in a summons Framme Gponed with "Au. Evening was complainant in against a driver for refusing to Campfire." In the first part of accept hire without reasonable a woll varied programme, the cause. The case camo for hearing pupils of the Misses O'Keefo and before, Mr., Schofield at Central Henderson delighted the audience Magistracy yesterday,

with Gypay Dancos which very cleverly executed and the Scottish Sword Danco by three tiny tots from the Kowloon Docks ro ceived a warm applause as did Pas do-deux by the Misses Nora Kow and Gloria Yoo,

The favourite speculative counters shewed signs of easiness.

Hotels opened with sales at $17.20 cash, 817.50 July but towards the lose $17.00 cash and $17.30 July was offered and taken, ⠀⠀⠀⠀

Cements also declined with sellers offoring $21.00 cash with business being dona at $91.25 July,**

Realtys followed the general trend" and are obtainable at $14.50

Humphreys also were sold, down Mr. Horace Lc, for the defence, suggested that the boycott was the Ito -$21:50.

Electrics were the only firm fes-result of inadequate payments taro ationg utilities Being stendy with Mrs. Matheson denied this and buyers at 353.00. Trams are offer contended that the boycott was the {ing" de $21.50. Lights at 827.10 and

Ferriss at 387.00. Telephones con outcome of an incident in which tinues on 'offer at $38.50,

her chauffeur, who was caught taking gasoleno cut of a guest's car, had his licence suspended for six months.

Dairy Farm have mall buyers at $30.00 for the settlement with

not felt ne the Best sprinters will pare te punters should presellers at 830,50...

not be taking part.

The pro- gramme opens with a mile race for "B" Class ponies and from the ton entries on the card it seems most probable that The Tiger will account for the race. If Mr. Frost takes this animal, out he is sure to liave a good backing and quite rightly too, because I do not think The Tiger is easy to beat over the inile. At his last public outing bo was Boundly trounced, but he was not in so fine a fettle at bo is

to-day.

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big dividend as it is difficult to pick a likely winner. Christmas Bolle, I hear will be taken out by Mr. Pan and might do the trick but there are a low lightly weighted candidates in tho race and any of them might turn

Lane, Crawfords came to businces at $8.85K

Evos are better at Tia, 13.75 with forward sales at Tls. 14.00 July.

July 5, 5p.m.

PASSES AWAY.

MRS. DINBAL RUTTONJEE.

up. Thunderous Stag and Empress OLD HONG KONG RESIDENT Hall are both going in for the novices event later in the day and therefore I am leaving them out of my calculations. Mindoro and Cloudy Eva, are two good candi- dates and one or the other might lead all the way round if they got away well. Look out for them! Mr. A. W. da Roza is taking out Mindoro and Cloudy Eve will prob- ably be under Mr. Proulx' charge.

Juling Handicap.

Crown Prince I hear, will be ridden by Mr. S. N. Pan, who is back in Hong Kong again. The pony looks full of promise at the moment, and is sure to give a good account of himself. Mr. Botelho Hera is a good race although has a very good entry here in the there are only three entries. The way of Lobster Bay and 1 should field. will be Gold Key (Me. Harri- not be surprised in the least to see man), Jill (Mr. A. W. da Roza) him either winning, or, coming very and Royal Flush (Mr. S. N. Pan). close to the winner be it The Tiger The last-named, is by no means in or Crown Prince. Incidentally I

tip-top condition but he has a might add that it has been whisper handsome allowance in weight and

The death occurred at Bufsar, Bombay, of Mrs. Dinhai Ruttonjoe, wife of Mr. H. Hattonjec, and the motter of Mr. J. H. Ruttonjee of Hong Kong,

MTX, Ruttonjes's connection with Hong Kong dates back to the days of 1880 when she was one of the most prominent members of the local Parses Cemmunity. She was well-known for her philanthrophic work, not only to members of her own community but to the a host & others, to whom the nows of her death will come as a shock, | Mrs. Rationjoe is survived by her son Mr. JH. Ruttonjec, the proprietor of one of the leading wine concerns in Hong Kong, for For the past two months Mrs, Ruttonjee had been in failing health reached the Colony yesterday was not entirely unexpected.

The third and last part of the programine opened with an item tette Mrs. Arnold, Miss Rodgers, by the well-known Stringed "Quin-

Miss Braga, Miss M. Braga and Mr. John Braga) and their selections were very much appre- siated by all present. Then Miss Betty Featonji treated the audienco to

olever Bolo tap danon-the young lady being warmly applauded at the end of

her turn

Police Views. - Traffic Sergt. Baker stated that on receipt of a telephone messago from Mrs. Matheson he was sent to the Chater Road parking stand on May 15. It was there that he

Chinese items, too, were includ learned that the defendant had re-ed in the programme and it must fused to take Mrs. Matheson, Bebe, a source of satisfaction to the fore he could ask defendant why ho organisers that the concert which was got up in aid of the Y.W.O.A refused a fare, the other drivers in

fund to build a permanent summer the stand all complained of inado camp was so well supported. There night with a slight alteration of: quate payments by Mrs, Mathosa will be a repeat performance tc- whenever she hired their cars.

the programme and it is to be hop- Traffic Inspector C. F. Aloxaned that members of the public will der said that when he questioned roll up and support so worthy a the defondant about the matter of refusal, the latter said that two or three months ago Mrs. Matheson hired his car for about two hours. and paid only $1.60. Last Satur- day week the same trouble was ex- perienced by Mrs. Matheson at the Chater Road stand

Inspector Alexandlar explained that there were on fixed faros, laid down, and that it was between the driver and the prospective birer to

cause.

CASE WITHDRAWN.

ALLEGED THEFT FROM TEXAS

COMPANY.

ed that Eros is a good thing for the this may prove to be a big factor-and the news of her death, which arrange the price. Ho added that petról from their employers, the

first race. I pass this on without comment, to

readers.

Nan-Ling Handicap.

or Gold Key, little need be said The pony is good enough when he

Mrs

the fares were usually agreed cn before the start of a journey. The

The assistant coxswain and a sonmat, employed on the steam launch Texacoll, were yesterday. charged before Mr. E. Walion at the Kowloon Police Court with having stolen three gallons of Texas Oil Co., on inay 20 on board the launch at Gin Drinkers' Bay::

Mr. Horace Lo appeared for both

Inspector Alaton, outlining the caso for the prosecution, stated that the two defendants were em- ployed on the launch Texacoll II., which belongs to the Texas, Oil Co. Every day it makes several journeys from Gin Drinkers' Bay, and takes petrol to Lai Chi Kok.

is in the winning mood. Jill is a de: uttanjee's connection with Hong usual fare was three dollars por defendants

pendable performer and will un- doubtedly give Gold Key a good run, but hardly a beating.

I would not go so far as to say that Missonis is a "cert" for the second race, confined to novices, but I think it is bound to come

Bolsa Handicap. "D" Cla58. very near. Mr. Botelho is one of

Mrs. Dyer's Agate looks as if he the best novices today and I has a good chance, here of winning should be surprised if he does not as he hasn't very much to run get a very big following when he

against him, Celerity is the most takes Misamis out to-day. Tay is likely candidate to extend him and a good pony and might run Misamis Silver Flare is moving pretty well very close, and Redskins is another during training. The last named, pony that might find himself among it he should win, ought to pay very the placings, Mongolian Stag has well as I doubt if many will go Been mentioned by some as likely to past Agate and Celerity. I fear, necount for Misamis. The claims of on the whole, that same outsider this pony are indeed great, but I will account for the race and such fear he is a pony of moods, and entries as Mavanagher, As You might or might not make a good Like It and Happy Day are not to showing to-day. On the whole be entirely neglected. Misamis is more dependable.

Wallsend. Handicap.

Hwang Ho Stakes.

For this race over a mile and a

Ki-Klang Handicap,

Of the eight Australian ponies quarter for novices Thunderous put in this class, Kilrea, Moon Stag after his beautiful run a fort- Star, Pegasus and The Raindrop night ago, should just about win. have all won before. In spite of | Mr. Botelho, will probably have the Moon Star's recent victory, I still mount. Impress Hall (Mr. Yus feel that Kilrea and The Raindrop, close but is hardly likely to boat Shan Wa up) may run him very notwithstanding the fact that they him. Of the others, I think Silver are each carrying a colossal weight Koy will rum prominently though I should come in ahead of him. Mr. do not expect him to beat either the Stag or the Hall Brunswick Hall Charles has been booked to ride has a good outside chance of get-

and Mr. da Roza will be ting a place. Kilres taking The Raindrop to the post: Mr. S. N. Pan will take out Moon

I think Acacis Lonk is going to Star. Pegasus may not start as he win a race at last. Mr. Front is is reputed to be lame! I hear that taking him out in this mile race and the connections of Caulfield are con- there is no opposition worth men

tioning with the possible exception fident that their candidate will do of Vamoose. The last named will well, so if anyone bus wipure 36′ be ridden by Mr. du Roza and may bill whom this race comes round, at last catch the judge's eye, but, candidly, he is not such a good bet ticket on Caulfield might prova Acacia Leaf, principally because profitable

the race is over a mile, and he cannot stay as long as that. Still Acacia Leaf might also find the distance against him and we may sea a thrilling finish between the two after all. Arctic Eve looks a good thing for a place bet

Yangtare Handicap, Valorous presence in this race after his spectacular trouncing of Boxing Eye over the same distans robs the event of much of its thrill. He should win without much difficulty Wonderful Stay in sure to find a big following bab don't think he can upset Mr Tall

Sunglog (Mr Charles) starting from scratch should win this race, Others worth backing, are Foxtrot

Hola entry Gold Kay I understand and Bed Leaves with The Jamaica

is starting dsewhere so it is difficult as fairly good long shot. He has

to siany when will take third place

but it Holly Lentul sent out

should bank on did

05 yards handicap

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Kong extended over twenty years, during which time, as might be expected, she endeared herself to a host of friends.. She was 69 years of age,

TO-DAY'S SELECTIONS.

The colections for to-day are as follows:

Race 1.

The Tiger. Lobster Bay. Crown Prince.

Race

Misamis

Tay.

Redskins.

Baca J.

Kürea The Raindrop. Moon Star.

Race 4. Valorous,

Wonderful Stag. Holly Leaf,

Race 5.

Christmas Belle: Mindoro. Cloudy Eve.

Base

Gold: Kay,

Royal Flush.

Agute. Celerity Silver Flare

Race 8.

Thunderous Blág, Empress Hall.

Bilver Key.

·Race 1.

Acacia Teat

Race 10,

hour for the hiring of public vehicles.

In reply to Mr. Lo, Inspector Alexander said that in his many years of experience he had heard of a very few cases where a driver of a public car had refused fare. da Mra. Matheson's Evidence,

In her evidence, Mrs Matheson said that on hiring a car slic usual ly went to-Lane, Crawford's, then to the Dairy Farm, and returned home to Stabbs Road. On the way in question when she got into de- fondant's car, the latter "simply got out and walked away,”

On the morning of May 20, at about eight o'clock, Mr. Lawrence, of the Texas Oil Company, went to Gin Drinkers Bay in a sampan, and saw the launch proceeding slowly towards Lai Chi Kok. Neither of the defendants were at the wheel. Mr. Lawrence went on board and noticed a kerosine tih floating in the sea behind the launch. Witness. examined the drums on board ind found that some of the seals wero missing

Ten Gallons Missing,

His Worship-How much do you usually pay for a car - pay Kok and had them measured, and He took the drums to Lai Chi 81 if I go straight from Chater found ten gallons missing. The Road, to the Dairy Farm, the same police made inquiries and arrested as anybody else. I know they are going to bring that in evidence. There are two cars that have made a fortune out of me and they have

the men.

Mr. Lawrence, after giving ovi desce of the seizure of the petrol, said that he had tested the contents of the kerosine tin later and found

got 83 out of ma avery time theyt to be "Texaco petrol. have taken me up. Mr. Y. Abbas, in charge of the

When you take a car do yon Sid Drinkers Bay installation, said make any agreement with the that the day before the drums were shipped, they were weighed and driver as to how much you pay found to be full. They were shipped No, I pay them the same every the following morning. The No. 1 time, It is only since the summens Clerk saw that the drums, were put has been taken out against the deon board, and if there were any fendant that I have bad any trouble irregularities he would report to atalt regarding payinent

witness On May to this procedure Mr. Lo sabed witness if she re was carried out, and the record was membered hiring defendant's carHanded to the coxswain in charge of two or three months ago for about the launchi two hours or two hours and a half, and paying 81:50 on both occasions, Mrs. Matheson-I. Have, növer hired any other cars but 630 'and'

Inadequate Payments Denied.

This driver will tell his Worship that about two cr three months agh on two, occisiónis. you hired his cart--No: he knows perfectly well that I have employed nobody else than 630 and 73

*If you may no. well and good This Junte will tell his Worship that—T, dón't care what he tells It is not trifo.lt It is your babit to go to Lane, Grawford's and then to the Dairy Farm and other plsergi-Now it is my hablb; to go to Jano, a Crew" ford's, and the. Dairy Farm and pay $250. 1 That's buite enough! I put it to you that the dessor publie, cara refuza) to take you is (Continued at foot of nezi column)

Mr. Lawrence later, said that be wished to withdraw the case as there appeared to be some gaps in the evidence,'

that you pay them insuffeicutly?— Certainly not.

And that's why they boycott your 1–No.

Witness: added: "They are only putting up this defence just bo cause they know perfectly well that they are in the wrong. I told In- spector: Alocender, datab

Mr. Lo intimated that he would be calling several witness to prove that Mrs. Matheson had engaged their cars and had taken them to several places, in - spite of her denial, before going home, and she yaid them sung which were small and inadequate joint

The hearing was adjourned till nextTuesday

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