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SPORTS

FINANCIAL STANDING SCOTTISH NATIONAL

OF FANLING HUNT AND RACE

CLUB BUT FEWER PEOPLE HUNTING

"Speaking generally on the position there is no doubt that the Club ki, financially much better off than at any time in its history, but, on the other hand, as appears from the subscriptions to the Drag Hounds, there have been fewer people" hunting than of recent years,” remarked Mr. M. M. Watson presenting the report at the an- nual general meeting of the Fanling Bunt and Race Club held in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine. Matheson and Company, Ltd.; yesterday afternoon.

H. S. Davis and Kwok Hin-wang. CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW Presenting the report, the Chair- man said, in' part:—

POLICE CLUB MEETING

Sound Financial

Standing.

The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Police. Recreation Club was held yesterday at the fubhouse. The Hon. Mr. C. G. Perdue, Acting Commissioner of Police, was in the chair, assisted by Messrs: J. C. 8. Fender. Chair-

DAY RACING TOMORROW

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AFTERNOON

Keen Contest Anticipated In St. Andrew's Stakes

BF "LAST QUARTER"

APPROPRIATELY ENOUGH, THE TWELFTH EXTRA RACE MEET- ING OF THE RK. JOCKEY CLUB will be run of tomorrow, Si Andrew's Day, at Happy Valley, when the main event of the pro- gramme will be The St. Andrew's Stakes over one and a half mile, with a trophy for the winning since.

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The weather shows distinct promise of a beautiful sunny after- rgon and the proceedings will undoubtedly be enlivened, by the mar; tal strains of the bar-pipes and the rendering of popular Scottish airs by the regimental band.

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Akong those present were Acting that fon's period of four months Major H. C. Harland, Royal Scots, prior to the end of the accounting Messrs. GP Ferguson, E. Myear the premises were occupied Hazeland, A. H. Potis, H. C. Mac-[by the Miltary Authorities. namara, W. T. Stanton (members The Mitary Authorities have man of the Committee. A, J. C. of the Commitee F. G. Mannder. now vacated the Hunters Arms Taylor. Davies. W. H. Nolloth representing Messys Thomson & and with their efforts combined and R. HE Marks, ASP. Co. (Secretaries and Treasurers) with those of Mrs Alec Petts and Mr. Pender said that the Club These features, coupled with, and I shall not be surprised if the Lt. Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, O.B.E.. her husband tr. redecorating the enjoyed a very successful year both prospects of another afternoon of remaining place is also filled by the Major E C. Frederick, R.A.S.C., Arms we hope, to have the pre-in sporting activities, especially in close finishes in the night handicap second string from urie of these and Messrs. L. H. C. Challinor, W.mises in full working order by the the Junior Cricket League, and events that make up the pro- stables.

financially. epd of next week at the latest.

|gramme; should-draw large

LANGHOLM HANDICAP The following were officers elect-gathering of spectators with ensa- This sprint race from the 1 mile KWANTI SUBSTANTIAL-PROFITS ed for the ensuing year:-

ing benefits to the pari-mutuel. In the Kwant Race Course Ac- Chairman: E G..Post; Hon. Sec.: Mr. H. C. Pib is still away from identical field to that which faced count, which is, of course, our T. McMahon: Hon. Treas. and Barthe Colony and, it is anticipated the starter in the Newcastle Handi- With regard to the accounts be- fore you I would remind you that main source of revenue there was Convenor: F. Channing: Grounds-that he will not be returning until cap at the last meeting, when the they refer to the last season, that the substantial excess of income man: W. J. McWalter Auditor: A after the New Eest. In the mean distance was slightly more, 6 fur- Is 1939/1940, the accounts for the over expenditure namely, the sum J. C. Taylor: Committee: F. Nolan, time, Mr. P. P. Botelho will no ser- longs. Shuttlecock was, Arst home, Club being made up as on Sept. 30 of $12,495.17, which has been car-C. H. Goodwin and A. F. Estall; vice for the Lan stable.

followed by Catterick Bridge and This Tennis rep.: J. Orem: Bowls: F. ried to the general account

LINKUMDODDIE HANDICAP

Venus Bay, and these ponies should Referring more particularly to excess is largely accounted for by Nolan; Golf: J. W. Macdonald.

the commission

This race, from the two mule post be prominent again tomorrow with the accounts- I would like to draw

revenue from the Convenor was increased to $200. once round and in, is confined to my fancy for the last named, who your attention to the successful sweeps, the

meeting being year that the Club had and which

practically the Mr. Estall expressed thanks for "D" Class Australian ponies ridden did not get too clear a run a fort- bas made the Onancial position same as it was the year before. the vote and offered the extra by Novice Jockeys. The field will night ago.

be on the large side and Dicking

The start will have quite a bear- considerably better than it was but again the expenditure was $100 to the Bomber Fund.

Mr. Perdue congratulated the the ultimate winner will not be an ing on the final result and punters this time last year. We are again considerably increased by the in- Indebted to the R.A. Polo Pony creased cost of erecting the stands members of the Force for their easy task. However, based on ac- should note carefully the starting Club for supervising the stables as and other matsheds at the Course, bearing of the sudden order for tual racing performances, Quick position of the runners.

evacuation and the hard work Despatch and Colorado Star are of this, any stalling at the gate Kwant and I should like to men-

police officers had put in their two ponies that should run well on the part of the favourites migtit tion that their help in this con-

training.

with Strathcarrick as another pos- mentioning. two others as likely cause an upset and I am therefore nexion is very much appreciated

sibility. by the Committee.

There are several recently de- ones Cheerful Star and Cocklerol. moted ponies amongst the entries,

CANOBIE LEA HANDICAP. but I think the distance is a tri- This two mile race for "B" Class Be too long for them, especially in Australians should prove Interest-

last.

from special

B.W.O.F. HELPED

In the Income and Expenditure Account the balance of the three preceeding accounts are included

As I have mentioned on several together with the subscriptions previous occasions I think that we and other items which could not must always have a loss on the conveniently be recorded in any of

The honorarium for the Bar

BOWLS PRIZES

awarded as follows:-

Lawn bowls prizes for 1940 were

1940

In view

Hunter's Arms Working Account in the foregoing accounts. The cost. C. Aitken; Novices Competition: the case of Violet Queen and Eis- ing especially in view of the ab-

Club Championship: G. Perkins: view of the fact that normally our of the Drag Hounds for the year A. Soutar; G. expenditure whilst carrying

Willerton. Pairs Star, though the latter ran sence of Springhurst and Rowan. on was $3.634.79 which throughout the year the period of tically

is prac- Handicap: E. G. Post and F. Chan-fourth In the Newcastle Handicap The sprinters like Melody Ster, the same 23 the income is conând to the short, coFL

ning: G. Davies and A. Greenwood, over six furlongs at the last meet Australian Prince and Sea Jay the previous Pear the

Ing. Roo'fly should do better over need not be reckoned with and i Racing Season, nevertheless you Increase of $500 being due

this distance than the two I have think Devonian will also find it a will observe that the loss on this the falling off Account is less than the previous there is a special subscription pay- year by a substantial amount, able by members hunting and the which is accounted for by the fact fact that In the previous year the SWIMMING-European

whole tost of hounds was written

to

of subscriptions SPORTING FIXTURES mentioned le Star je gallop little trying Fair Chance seems to

Whilst on the Income and Ex-

ADVERTISEMENT penditure Account you will notice

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

that owing to the profit which was made during this accounting period the Club was enabled to help in a mali way the BW.OF.

Turning to the Balance Sheet, the amount of, the Accumulated Fund has considerably increased THE TWELFTH EXTRA over the amount which appeared RACE MEETING will be held in the previous year's accounts, (weather permitting) at HAPPY and, this satisfactory position hav VALLEY on SATURDAY, 30thing now been attained. It is hoped November, 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The first Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure, Such must be worn throughout the duration of each "Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.

for

the Club will be able to maintain the same and ultimately we trust that a fund can be accumulated to

an extent which will free the Club

from the financial worries which has largely been its lot in the past. I do not think the Balance Sheet cluded in the accounts calls for of the Drag Hounds which is in-

any comment.

TODAY

ing well andand be wen, taken be quite useful over sprints as well as the outsider In this opening as middle distances and will have YMCA event.

quite a following. Murrumbidgee. Winter Swimming. Instructional

COPSHAWHOLM HANDICAP is also a likely danger should Mr. Classes,

(FIRST SECTION)

li

Black be in the saddle. Triumph- ant Day is a recognised long dis- tance pony but I do not care much for his present condition.

TO-MORKOW

I think the 1940 griffins will CRICKET. --- Senior Friendlies, make their presence reis here and Kowloon C.G. v. University; Re-Emergency Unit should be promin-

Ploadilly Jim won a two mile creio Y; Indian R.C. Junior ent Another griffin that has pos- Friendlies, University, Kowloon shiities is Blue Gate, though the face in the "C" Class but is now G.C.; Police v. Civil Service 1-1/4 miles may not be to the exact racing in better company, though

Hiking of this grey. Indian R.C. v. Recreio,

far from being outclassed. Frank- Advancing FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Firat DI-Time may secure a place it taken in appears to have had too much racing, while Income Tax, A Roar vision, Police

Middlesex out by an experienced jockey. 7.

The Eu Teng Sen connections other possiblities. At the time of (Boundary Street); Kowloon v.

ing Time and Tornado Star are Royal Scots (Kowloon): Club have entered four pantes, of which v. Bing Tan (Club) 415 p.m, Rob Roy. Potentate and Rose Jane going to press 1 like Fair Chance, Murrumbidgee, Picadilly Jim and Second Division, Middlesex v. have only recently been racing in Royal

A Roaring Time but may change, Engineers

a better class. The first two name them in my anal selections after (Boundary Street); Kowloon v. Ordnance ed I have not been able to see dur this morning's last try-out. This Carpa (Kowloon);; Royal Scotsing training mornings but Rose, is the first leg of the Dally Double..

7. Bervice Corps (Happy Valley): Jane was moving quite well en Club v. South China (Club), 246 Wednesday morning. Strathban GRETNA GREEN HANDICAP Dm; 30th RA. v. Kwong Wahook must be also, copceded a This six furling race will be fun (Happy Valley) 4.15 pm Third chance of upsetting, while. If Just at a killing pace and the heavier Division, International v. 38th Time looks not too heavy in weighted ponies will have to be RA. (Happy Valley); 20th RA the paddock, this black may spring right there in order to keen on be- V Service Corps (Chatham a surprise. Road) 248 p.m.; 24th RA, V. Royal Engineers (Happy Valley) 4.15 p.m.

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hind Dupont Bay and Distinctive ST. ANDREW'S STAKES

Time. I spy Mount Hope Bay on Two previous winners are enter: long absence, and since the pany the course on Wednesday, after a ed for this "clasele of the meet. GOLF. Stubbs Shield list ing: Red Feather (1998) and Gas only walked round once and round matches),

laxy (1939), but my feeling is that aition. I take it that this sprinter did not look in the beat of con- HOCKEY - YMCA 1st XI V. both these ex-holders will be best be an

Nomeds (King's Park), 4.15 p.m., en. with the winner coming from Confusion Bay has been on hla absentee tomorrow. V.M.C.A, 2nd XI v. RAM.C. the Marber or TKL stable toes all week and it is only the former has four contestants, with distance that has kept me from RACING.-Hongkong Jockey Club's Grether and Johaber at the top of upping him sight out as the win-tures in the Garrison Billards to represent the Combined Smalt The following are today's fix- The following have been selected. Twelfth Extra Race Meeting, at the list with 163 lbs. Mr. L. B. Happy Valley, 2 p.m.

Chao will have the choice of

League-RAS.C. 7. Royal Big Units against Club "A" in a friend- RUGBY.Quadrangular Tourne mounts and I think he will picks Clember will have to be sent ournals 5th AA. Rest. RA. For 1 rugby match at Bookmpoo on ment, Army Club (Bookun-Gretber, which I am quite impressed to qualify for the Champions 12th Heavy Regt, BY RAOCS Hamien; 1/1 Turner,

́ ́m order to get the two starts need-tress, RE, RAF.C. V. RAMC.. Saturday, kick-on at 3 pm. poo) 4 pm. Friendly, Army. "A" ed with. Hughber and Jober art next month and this also apples and C. M. Police v. 2/Royal Scots. v. Club "A" (Bookanpoo) 245 also probable starters

Sigmn. Willis, Pte. Pratt, Pte. WELLS sent (Causeway Bay) 4 pm. pm. Folice ▼ Royal Navy Of the TKL candidates, I think Burford, who

Whybro; Capt. Barolay, Capt. Oonsgh 18 the better of the two,

Scriven: Gigt. Bedford, Cpl Chand,

(King's" Park), 3 p.m.

furlong a few

FINANCIAL POSITION SOUND

Speaking generally on the pcal- tion there is no doubt that the Club is financially much better off than at any time in its history, but, on the other hand, as appears Badges admitting Non-Mem from the bers to the Members' Enclosure Drag, Hounds, there have been subscriptions to the and Club Rooms at $5.00 fewer people hunting than of ze- Gentlemen and $3.00 cent years. As the Race Course for Ladies (both including tax) and the Hunt are interdependant, are obtainable through the that is to say it would be impos

sible to maintain either the one or SECRETARY

"pon the per the other, as we know them, alone, sonal or written application of a it is satisfactory to observe that Member, such Member to be both these activities have in the responsible for all Visitóri Intro past year been fully maintained: still we hope that we shall have a duced by him, and for Payment larger attendance at the meets as of all Chits,"ets, ·

It will then follow that we shall TABLE TENNIS-Unofficial Inter though Allsboro Bay is the atter days $50 and appeared to The Secretary's · Office,

have more ponies entered for) port, Hongkong v. Macao (Kow-one, as shown by his 2.01 mile gal de sound again, though I can out in front, will take a lot order, Capt. Crew, Cpl. Edge, L-COL McPherson, Pte. Mohan, Sigman. floor, Exchange Ballding. (Tel. steeplechases and hurdle races. loon CC) § pm':

lop on Wednesday morning. Mr. Aver be too certain about this chasing.

Barrington, FL-Lt. Taylor. 27791) will close at 11.45 ..would agree with me that it RIFLE SHOOTING Hongkong interesting to see which one he Craigavad seemed all primed up ters. Batrin Bay with Mr. Needa

I think the members of the Club' SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

Needs rode both these ponies in pony, Eve of Heaven and Gay Vanity Fair is being ridden by the last try-out and it would be star, I am afraid, are not quite up Mr. Peter Wel and this combina- Reserves: Pts. Morgan, Bigma. Tiffins are obtainable at the very desirable that the original

Rifle Association Spoon & Prae will ride in the race. Hepetal Star for the event, but I have not been will have a last chance to secure

to the standard of the others. tion will surely and many suppor-Latter. L. Hoskins, Pte. Clifton Club House provided they are character of our Meetings as Jump

tice Shoot, at Kowloon City. ordered in advance from the No.eetings should be maintained as

8.30. 12.46 pJn.

dangerous on paper, though his recent racing form has ther this pony will start. Taking for the Champions and though able to get confirmation as to whe- that clusive win in order to qualify 1 Boy (Telephone 21925);

AR.A.F. DEFEATED the Club would destre to carry on.

been most disappointing. mada Its meetings at the Kwanti course. PUBLIC ENCLOSURE,

Playing at Bookunpoo, on Wed grey is certainly not the same everything into consideration, this pony is locking extremely well nesday, the E.A.O.C. defeated the MATSHEDS COSTS INCREASED view of the fact that during the racer as he was before the mum between Burford, Clember and long-hough, Amiclir Curiae in

think the finish will be fought out I am afraid the distance is not RAF by six wickets in a friendly The price of Admission to the Pablic, Enclosure is $1.00 able increase in the cost of mat- was made.

Last year there was a consider past season a substantial profit fner recess.

Dupont Bay.....

cricket match. Rose Exnly (141 lbs) and Thirty

good enough for a place at least incinding Tax, for all Persons, sheds and similar erections which I can therefore, say that for Six (140 lbs) are amongst the low TEDDART HANDICAP

and should finish close up to Tain RAF 67 for 10 wickets (Abbas Including Ladies, and is payable are necessary at the Course and ur next meeting at Kwant! on weights, but I do not expect either Based on the last running, Lancashire Chipe and Australian Da-32, Goodwin 11: Boocock 27 for 5).

(Pin at the Gate, Soldlers and Sellors the Stables and it appears that Boxing Day next we shall have of them to do too well The Eu cashire Chips, will be very near mond, which are the two best ones R.A.0.0.; 121 for 5 wickets In Uniform are admitted Half there is a still greater increase at our usual stands, and with the Tong Sen nomination failed miser favourite in this mile race, though in my opinion for this second les der ft Barnes 44, Reynolds 18; Price

the present time with the result experience of the larger at- ably last year in this very same this chestnut will find the oppost- of the Dally Double. that this season we are faced with tendance of the public last year, race with Mr. Encarnacao in the tion very strong. I understand Mr. |

COPSHAWHOLM HANDICAP -- spending twice as much at least, We hope to be able to effect im- saddle and I cannot expect her to Black will be on Brown Derby as

By Order,

1st

· B. BROWN,

Secretary. "Hong Kong, 15th Nov., 1948, :

this must be the basis on which

appears

on this head but on the other provendents in the arrangements do much better this time. Ken- Viceroy is being ⠀ résted for NE KECOND SECTION:

Smith 19 for 4).

The final race of the day is over those looking for something hand the Committee do not feel for betting and for viewing the tacky should be followed if you 'Champions, but doubt. If this five 1-1/4 miles for "O Cass Ching to beat the favourites. I give Justified in cutting down, the pre-

Races

want a three gure dividend. consecutive race winner capable of pontes and there is nothing out Guinness Time and Dawn Star, sent not over-elaborate arrange- RE-ELECTED AUDITORS ments, which are really in fact the Mesere Percy Smith, Beth and 624 minimum necessary, and, also in Fleming were re-elected anditori,

As mentioned above, I think the fully extending the "A" Class run-standing The three I favour are with my preference for the former. Marber and TKL candidates will hers. Australian Diamond will be que Field (Back), Galveston Bay The full selections will appear night out the issue between them taken out by Mr. Teo and if sent (Weeda) and Rose Fiana (Poy), To tomorrow morning.