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FIRST EXTRA MEETING

Entries And Weights For To-morrOW

The following is the list of entries and weights in the various events on the programme for to morrow's races.

The first "saddling bell will be rung at 1.30 pm, and the first race will take place at 2 p.m.

Our Racing Notes and Selections will appear in to-morrow's Issue. 1. The "Hay and Corn" Stakes

(Five Furlongs)

Cavalcade 155 lbs.: Chesterfield, 165; Chow Mir, 155: Copper Idol. 155; Delightful Chance, 152; Fel- bridge. 161; Forget-me-not, 158: Gold Dust, 155; Helter Skelter, 152; Rey Tor, 152; High. Principle, 152; In Good Time. 158; Invermark. 155: Lincluden. 152; Partnership 162; Pavane, 155; Philänderer, 158; Sarabande, 152; Strathnairn, 152; The Deemster, 152; Tiny Star, 158; Warrington, 152; Yinying, 155: Young Chap, 152.

2.-The Loiterers" Stakes (Seven Furlongs) Ace of Aces, 158 lbs.: Aretle Star. 158; Attention, 161; Bonny Dundee. 161; Diogenes. 101; Gold Con, 158; Gold Unit. 158: Heart's Desire. 155: Jolly Eyes. 158; Mer-

sey, 161; Flain View. 155; Soldier of Peace, 158: Soldier of Victory, 161; Tammany Hall, 161: Voltaire. 181; Ythan; 158.

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3. The "All Out" Stakes (Six Furlongs)

Gold Gold Currency, 158 lbs.: Bullion, 155 High Speed. 158; What A Chance, 158: Arctic Star, 158: Wayward Stag. 161: Hetman, 158: King's Fancy, 181; Great Hall 161: Oak Bay, 161; Valorous, 155; Don. 155: Mayflower, 158.

Randwick Plate (1 Mile) Goldsmith, 149 lbs: Got That,

Lass. 155: Racing

149; Enowy River, 149; The Maori, 152.

5-Tytam Handicap "A" Class (1 Mille) "Belmont Star. 158 lbs.; Bold 140: Coppersmith, Major, 145; Double Chance, 160; Emergency Call, 158; Gold Picker, 158; High Principle, 145; Invermark, 152; In- vincible Knight, "168;

Lincluden,

149; Lucky Strike, 160; Matinee Idol. 143: Propitious Time, '158; Sci-Fa. 155; Strathaird, 145: Strathairn, 140: The Deemster, 150; Tin Ho, 181; Touchstone, 155: Wadebridge. 164.

6. The Hong Kong Handicap "A" Class (1 Miles)

Sadko, 168 lbs.: Ribble. 143; Cossack's Beauty. 161; Hetman, 145; King's Bounty, 140;- King's Jubilee, 145; King's Justice, 150: King's Warden, 158; Boldier of Britain, 168; Soldier of Germany, 140; Rose-Queen, 148; Gladiator, 154; Herod, 161.

1.-Tytam Handicap "B" Class (1 "Mile) Adventurer. 152 lbs.; Beginner's Luck, 152; Blacksmith, 158; Bold Captain, 158; Clyde, 158; Estrellita, 152; Flamingo, 155; Gold Dust, ~155-Half-moon, 161; Helluvafella, 155: Leading Bee, 155; Locksley Hall, 155; Nebular Star, 152; No Oan, 152; Pavane, 155; Soldier of Russia, 153: The Minx, 161; The Omadhuan, 158; The Pike, 158; Valley View, 155: What's The Time, 155; Yingying, 155.

The Hong Kong Handicap “B”

Class (14 Miles)

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1935.

The Affairs Of Cellini

LAWN TENNIS HOME FOOTBALL ATHLETIC MEET

TOURNAMENT

Rumjahn's Easy Victory

Arsenal's Decisive Victory

Arsenal, leaders in the First Division of the English Football League won by six goals to nil in their away Axture with the 'Spurs Everton and Leeds had to share the points after scoring eight goals between them...

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To the only mutch played in the local Open Singles Championship yesterday, S. A. Rumjahn scored an easy victory over H. Y. Ho, whom

A Second Division, surprise was be defeated by the score of, 6-2, 6-1:

The encounter was too one sided the defeat of Bolton at home when to be of any interest. The points they engaged Hull City, an odd that Ho registered were through goals making all the difference in mistakes made by Rumjabu. the fortunes of the Wanderers who Rumjahr showed "great weakness suffered their eighth defeat of the In his service and during the game season, he "dropped many points through double faults. Rumjahn mastered the overhead shots perfectly and during the whole course of play. he made only one mistake when using this

stroke. His volleying was most accurate, but his fore- hand drives were weak; his back-

and strokes were better!

Ho was very wetk, and seemed to be nervous throughout.

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Rumjahn won three games in succession in the first set when

The following were the results:

First Division Chelsea 2, Birmingham 2. Everton 4. Leeds 4. Huddersfield 3, West Brom. 0. " Tottenham 0. Arsenal 8.. Preston 1, Portsmouth 1.

Second Division

Bolton 1, Hall 2

Third, Division (South) Aldershot 0, Millwall 0.

Third Division (North) Hartlepools 3. Rotherham 1.

He was very weak, and seemed "Renter. went to a 5 to 1 lead and Ho managed to win one more game before the former Won set.

the first

In the second" set, Rumjahn scored three games in a row agair and He won the next, but the I. R. C. player reached the seventh game without reply from the Chin- ese player.

"INTER-HONG FOOTBALL

St. Pauls College Annual Sports

Keen racing and some exciting finishes were witnessed by a large at the number of spectators S.C.AA. Ground, Caroline Hill, yesterday, when the St. Paul's College held Its annual ath- letic sports. There were "many parents and friends present, in- cluding the Rev. E. G. Stewart, Headmaster of the College..

A lengthy programme of 22 events was carried through to a successful conclusion and sever- al new records were created The Senior Championship of the College was won by Lee Poon Yee with an aggregate of 181 pts. the Junior by Ip Shing Fung with 17 points, while the Small Boys' Championship was carried away by Lee Ming Kit with 13 points.

In the Invitation School Medley Relay Race, which was opened to the other schools and colleges in the Colony, the La Salle College came in first, getting little oppost- tion from the other two teams, the St. Joseph's College and the King's College.

At the conclusion of the day's enjoyable meeting, the prizes were distributed by Mrs. S. W. Tso, wife

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"Go away! the Duke roared; "How did you chance to come' when he heard the rapping. In here, my Lady?" he asked. stead.

and Polverino entered quickly.

was restless "I? Oh, I "I told you to go—”

thought you might be returning "My Lord, the Duchess is here!"late and I came out for quiet. Be Polverino said, softly.

sides, there were some things I The Duke got to his feet at once,

wanted sent back to the city. Tell me, are you in pain? From your cold sweet of fear. "Here" he cried.

expression I fear that your gout. "Yes, my Lord"

may be worse." "Here in the palace, now?”

"No-that is, a mere touch of "She this moment arrived with her Ladies-in-Waiting?"":4

"Well by the Saints now I ask you-why couldn't look here, Pol- verino, why don't you suggest some-. thing?"

"I suggest the maiden out of here at once, my Lord.".

"Certainly. To be sure. Get her out of sight.”

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"So sorry, my Lord. I shall see that you have a proper sleeping potion."

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M. TITULESCU'S

NEW POST

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Feb. 18. It is rumoured that the telephone line between M Laval's home and St. Morits, where M. Titulescu-likes to winter, has been busy of late.

M. Titulescu occupies a far more important position in European politics than is implied by his post- tion as 'Roumanian Foreign Min-

ister.

He is President of the Little En- tente, and has now been chosen President of the Balkan Entente. The troubadours began singing These countries altogether have a again and the Drake would have population of 6 millions-equiva- strangled them. Inwardly he curlent to that of Germany:

When the Franco-Italian Pact sed Polverino for not having the

was concluded a month ago, it was wit to send them away.

"Why the music beneath the bal-thought that M. Titulescu's person- cony, my Lord" she asked, and a prestige might suffer. M. Titu

not easily this time there was a trade of lescu, however, I dont want to go. Bumpy!" sharpness in her voice was as she eclipsed.

Nor is M. Litvinoff, who stands pretended anxiety over the Duke's she said.

with him. Hence a stiffening of condition.

the Balkan attitude towards France has been seriously disturbing the Qual d'Orsay.

Angela snatched at another sug→ sred cake."

"Hush! I warned you-not Bumpy' in public. Go and I shall Take her on the see you soon balcony, no, in the gardens, ob, any place, Polverino."

"Why-er-I suppose - Oh, they must have happened along—”

The Duchess went swiftly out on the balcony. It would be fatal to her plans to have troubadours there when Benvenuto came to deliver the key.

"Begone!" she called down to the musicians. "How can Hls Ex- cellency sleep with all this noise!”

She returned to the room and saw the Duke sitting there, ner- yously biting at his nails and then sniffing from one of his bottles of perfume.

"What would you do without me

Polverino led Angels away. The Duke sat down and wiped is perspiring face. The Duchess came noiselessly around the nook. where the table was. She was re- moving her gloves, not having of the Hon, Dr. S. W, Tso.

Stewart waited a moment, since she was The Rev.. on behalf of those present, thank- not in the least deceived by Ales- "How lovely!" the Duchess ed the competitors for the excel-sandro. lent afternoon of sport they had provided. He also expressed his cooed, "You were waiting for me. hearty thanks to the following, my Lord."

The Duke leaped to his feet, who generously contributed to the

and bowed low. prize fund or presented prizes: shivered a trifte Sir Robert Bo Tung, Dr. S. W. Tso, "Of course I mean, no-it was Mrs. S. P. Wong, Messrs. Kwok Shiu good of you to come here and sur. Lau, R. Shim, Li Sai Wah, Li Yau prise me in my loneliness. Chu, Fung Wo In. and Tso Buker-conference-matters came up On. Messrs. British-American To--it will have to be held later.” bacco Co., The Shanghai Commer- "I shall have let you know that cial Savings Bank, Wing On Co., was coming out here," the Du-vent him from seeing Benvenuto Dairy Farm Co., China Emporium,chess.said, as if reproaching her- R. Lee Yu Kae, Asia Co., China Sports, self. Dunlop Rubber Co., and also to the South China Athletic Associa- tion for the use of the ground:

After the distribution of prizes. cheers were called for Mrs. S. W. Tso and the college,

The following Soccer Matches have been arranged, and the 'un- dermentioned have been selected to represented the firm.

Monday, March 11:-Versus The The Club Singles Championship | Hong Kong Bank.

Wednesday, March 13:-Dodwell match played between H. D. Tol- lington and D. M. MacDougall re-and Co..

Both games are to be played on sulted in the 'triumph for the lat-

the Hong Kong Football ground, ter by 6-2, 6-2,

Two Club Double Handicap, mat-kick oy 5 p.m. sharp.

A. C. 1 ches were also decided. Bowker and J. H Collis losing to T. J. and E. R. Price by 7-5, 7-5; G. R. Sayer and A. D. Humphreys beating C. H. Burton and C. Mc- Mahon by 6-1; 6-3. while Capt. E. Maurers and E. H. L. Shute re- ceived a walkover from R. H. Wild and J. D. Humphreys. The results were.--

Open Singles

S. A. Rumjahn beat H. Y. Ho, 6-2, 6-1.

Club Sing'es D. M. MacDougall beat H. Tollington, 6-2, 6-2.

Club Doubles Handicaps -Capt. E. Manners and E. H. L Shute walk-over R. H. Wild and J. D. Humphreys.

T. J. and E. E Price beat A. C. I Bowker ard J. R. Collis, 7-5, 7-5 G. F. Sayer and A. D. Humphreys beat C H. Burton and G. Mc- Mahon, 6-1, 6-3.

GUY CHENG TO PLAY HERE

Guy Cheng, one of China's no- for minated Davis Cup players 1935 is to appear in an exhibition on Sunday match at the C.R.C.

next, starting at 3 afternoon o'clock.

Tsui Wal-pui, the Colony cham- be Cheng's opponent, plon will

3. Ave sets and they will play match.

A small entrance fee will be charged, to help defray the expen- ses of the C.R.C. "At Home" to be held on Saturday, March 23 At this function, an exhibition mixed doubles match will be play- ed between L. Goldman and Mirs R. Hancock, the Colony champions and Tsui Wai-pui and Mrs. J. F. Kayll

A. R. J. White; A. Urquhart and M. L. Railton; H. F. Hopkins, F. S. Nicholls and C. Eckford; N. L. H. Railton, E. O. Butler, L. G: Frost, G. Hill and A. H. Duncan.

Reserves:-E A. Gaubert, Grieve and T, Parsons.

CRICKET IN WEST INDIES

Slight Advantage For Jamaica

Kingston, March 6. Jamaica had a slight advantage at the close of the second day's play against the MC.C.

The Results The following were the detailed results:-

Senior Pole Vault:-1, Chan Yuk Sing: 2, Leung Wal Kee.

Senior 100 Metres:-1, Lee. Poon Yu; 2, Chan Kam Sing: 3, Au Kwong Wal

Small Boys 100 Metres:-1, Yam Sin Man; 2, Lee Ming Kit; 3, Chu Kat Man

Junior 100 Metres:-1, Chue Man The home team carried their Pan; 2, Ip Shing Fung: 3, Wat Kal overnight score to 305 before the Tak. whole side was dismissed. Moodle, who was 77 not out was unlucky to lose his wicket when six short of the century. Farnes "was the most successful bowler, taking 4 for 83.

The M.C.C. scored 289 for 9. being 16 runs 'behind with one wicket in hand. "Hendren made 118 and Holmes contributed 12- Reuter.

GOOD TRADE RETURNS

Railway Dividends

(Special Sir Mail Service)

London, Feb. 16. The preliminary figures of over- sea trade in January show that British exports amounted to £35,481,000, or £3,872,000 higher than for January, 1934, which contained the same number of working days. The January total B £2,472,000 larger than the monthly average: figure in 1934 The rise was again largely due to Increased shipments of mac cording to the Classification Sub-tured articles. Re-exports were Committee's opinion of their capabilities. The Classification nearly £1,000,000 higher than a Sub-Committee will subsequently promote, demote, or continue in their classes, all

ponies, at their discretion.

names of the ponies for which classification is desired.

2. Pontes will be classified ac-

year ago at £5,034,000.

Importa amounted to $61,831,- 000, which is £2,640,000 lower than a year ago but £903,080 higher than the monthly average in 1034. S

-Senior 200 Metres:-1, Lee Poon Yu; 3 Au Kwong Wal; 9, Chue Kai Cho.

Small Boys High Jump:-1, Lee Ming Kit; 2, So Tze Yu; 3. "Mok Sat To.

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Junior High Jump:-1, Wong Kin Sheung; 2. Ip Shing Fung.

Senior High Jump:-1,Lau Ping Pul; 2, Leung Wah Kel; 3, Au Kwong wai and Liu Ming Bun.

Small Boys 400 Metres:-1, 80 Kin Shun; 2, Yam Sin Man; 3. Chu Kai Man.

Junior 400 Metres:-1, Ip. Shing Fung 2, Wal Kai Tak; 3, Luk Wing WAD.

Senior 400 Metres:-1, Au Kwong Wal; 8, Leung Wai KI; 3, Lee Poon Yee and Chu Kai Char

Senior Shot Put:-1, Lau Ping Put: 2, Lee Poon. Tee; 3, Leung Wal KL.

Junior 110 Low Hurdles:-1, Wong Kin Sheung; 2, Ip Shing Fung: 3, Wal Kal Tak

Senior 200 Metres: Mak In Ning: 2, Chan Wah Kum; 3, Leung Wal Ka

Old Boys 200 Metres:-1, Yuen Chow Kuen; 2. Leung Sin Nin: 3, Chan Yue. Tin.

Invitation Bchool Medley Relay Race: La Salle College.

Yuen Chow Kueni

400 Metres Relay for Past Pupls:

Bentor 1,500 Metres:-1, Yang Fook Hol: 2, Chan Hon Sum; 3, Au Kwing Wat

Fudge, 140 lbs.; The Tiger, 18031 Bright View, 168; Jungle Jim,-1961 Gold Coin, 148; What A Chance, 148; Limelight, 145; Young, Chap," 140; Batre, 145; West Parade, 150; Valorous, 152; Bonny Dundee, 150; Warrington, 140: Don, 160: Soldier of China, 163; Soldier of Peace, 151; Glad Eyes. 140; High Honour, 155; Foxbridge, 158; Rousseau, 161.

-The Moonie Pond Handicap

(1 Mile) Able Amazon" 185lbs.; Alacrity, 135; Atlas, 145; Bag Tor. 147: Cold Morning 152; Derby Day, 145;' Goldsmith, 135; Mount Pilatus, or 138; Racing Heart, 149; Rose-Ann, Secretary not later than forty- 160; Saucy Face. 141: Southern eight hours before the time fixed for closing the entries for any Race Meeting.

4. With the exception or sub- scription Griffins of this Club, n application for classification will

LMS and Great Western be considered unless the pony in question has started at a Race Dividend statements for 1934 Awo Meeting of this Club Until clas- were issued yesterday by sification has been obtained in more home railway companies respect of a pony, it will be namely, the London Midland and of Ordinary stock goes dividend- Ineligible to run in other than Scottish Railway and the Great less "A" class and open races, and in Western Rallway In both cases

Cross, 140. NB-II the top weight does not accept, all weights to be raised 10 lbs.

Classification Of Ponies

RULES FOR SEASON 1935

3. Applications for classification

demotion must reach

the

The apparent adverse balance of trade for the month, leaving out movements of coin and bul- on, was nearly £7,500,000 lower at £21,416,000. The monthly average £gure for the year 1934 was £23,747,000.

Senior High Hurdles 1, Chan Yuk Bing: 2, Leung Wat Kee

Senior Long Jump:-1, Lee Poon Yee: 2, Chut Kal Choh: 3, Leung, Wai Kee

Junior Long Jump:-1, Wong Kin Sheung 2, Teap Shing Fung: 3, Chan Lai Yee.

Small Boys Long Jump-1, Leo Ming Kit; 2 So Kin Bhim, 3, 8o. Tze Yee,

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Pref 5 China Ponies will be divided Cent (1923).

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Pories may be classified for the remaining Meetings of the year upon immediate appl In writing by the owner

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"Indeed, my Lady, and should!" the Duke agreed. ferv ently. The Duchess entirely com- posed and smiling, moved toward the table and looked it over.

Maval, however, always holds the ace of trumps in dealing with his Balkan allies. He controls the purse-strings.

"Oh-er-of course not. What an Ottavanio dined idea, my Lady. with me."

"How strange! I saw him in the dining hall, eating with the others'

of the court.”

"You did? How extraordinary- here to look after you, my Lord, I mean well, the way Ottavania "Those stupid Leals the man has a tapeworm!" she said, sweetly. troubadours wandering in here to The Duke settled back in his chair, disturb you, and you too tender-proud of that one. hearted to send them away."

She closed the doors to the bal cony and drew the heavy curtains This would pre- over the glass.

when he came up to the balcony. At the right were the Duke's cham- bers; at the left the chambers of the Duchess, and to the rear of this cosy room were the rooms for the Ladies-in-Waiting.

"You must retire at once, for your health's sake, my Lord."

"Soon, soon-

"At once, Alessandro--and I shall come in and administer the sleep- Ing potion. What is the hour!":

"It lacks but five minutes to the twenty-first hour!"

"on with you, my dear, you must guard your heath."

"Er-in a few moments, my Lady."

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"You are right. I must retired to "But then, you did expect me!" quiet and rest," the Duke agreed, They stared nervously at each she exclaimed. Indicating the and you also, since you are.so ex-other. table. "This charming little tete-hausted." a-tete." She uncovered a few of

This, he hoped, would give him the dishes. So thoughful, and you an opportunity to be with Angela ordered my favourite dishes. It is again.. a pity I am too exhausted to eat them."

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Suspicious

This was too much innocence and the Duke became painfully suspicious.

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"You must have a sleeping po- tion, not only for your gout," the Duchess declared, "but because otherwise, indigestion might keep you awake, since you have eaten two dinners as I set"

favourite for over 50 years!

The Duke was anxious to go to "Angela and the Duchess expected Benvenuto in a few minutes,

Not a cheerful situation for either of them, and not a good condition for Benvenuto, if dis covered, with Ottavanio also at the palace. Follow this story of tense situation tomorrow...

CASTLES

CIGARETTES

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